School Sports Advice Information

Sep. 07, 2010

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I’m a 14 year old boy and I am constantly working out. I’m in many sports such as track, cross country, soccer and I run marathons. Do you think I am doing too much?

I'm a 16-year-old girl. I weigh 130 lbs. and am 5'3. I play on two soccer teams, and just finished a season of basketball. I also run daily. I eat well and I still have fat. What's wrong, why am I not losing weight?

I have to use tampons because I am on a swim team, but it hurts a lot. My mom and I have followed the directions but it hurts because I’m always tense and have never had sexual activity. My coach told me I’m not supposed to feel it, but I can and it really hurts. It hurts even more when I take it out. I know I’m doing the directions correctly, because I have tried many times. What else can I do?

What are the right foods to eat before sports activities?

Is it safe to drink sports drinks that have added proteins?

I’m on a year round swim team and the coach expects me to swim in every meet. Is there a way to swim with my period, even if I don’t use a tampon? Is it true that your period goes away when you’re in the water?

What happens when a girl has a sports physical?

What is the importance of boys wearing a protective cup in contact sports? At what age should boys start wearing a cup?

Is it possible to find your metabolism rate?

I’m 13. In gym class, we have to do pull-ups or the flex arm hang. All the other girls can hold themselves up for over a minute, but I can hardly stay up for five seconds. I'm confused because I can usually do more push-ups than the other girls and I play volleyball. I thought I was pretty strong.

I'm 14 years old and have played soccer one year. I’ve played defense, but I’d like to switch to offense (specifically a midfielder). My coach told me I must work on control of the ball, speed, endurance and shooting. I can work on control and shooting, but how can I improve my speed and endurance?

What's the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activities?

I am 17-year-old female and train every day for middle distance running. I weigh 101 pounds. For a year, I have been getting my period only every 8-10 weeks. I have read on this site that this increases the risk of osteoporosis. What I should do to minimize this risk and other potential risks? I can’t decrease my training or increase body fat as I train to compete at an elite level.

I'm a 14-year-old female and recently started playing volleyball in PE. I have started to get these tiny, purplish-red dots all over my arms where the ball has been hitting me. My mom says that they look like bruises, but if they are, how come I'm the only person in my PE class who's getting them? People have been staring at them. What should I do?

I’m 14 years old and have been weight lifting for a month to "bulk up" for baseball and football. How fast should I increase the weight I lift? Should I take anything to gain weight, like vitamins or steroids?

My soccer trainer said it's not good for me to run more than two miles two days in a row because it puts too much stress on my legs. My dad says that I should run every day as long as I don't run the day before a game or tournament. Who is right?

I am a 15-year-old guy, and my parents have given me the choice to either take swimming lessons or begin weight lifting. I don’t want to do either. All I want is some peace of mind to do homework, and enjoy building the school web site, playing video games, etc. What can I do about this problem?

I'm 14 and run track. Is there an energy drink that will improve my performance?

I am 12 years old and about 5 foot. I have to take a shower next year in middle school. I am really nervous because I get a lot of erections. Will most boys have erections the first time we take showers?

I am a football player (16 yrs old, 5'8" 1/2) and my coaches have me doing a lot of free weight squats to build my legs. My max is about 245lbs. I heard that too many squats could damage my growth plates causing me to stop growing. Is this true?

Last summer I lost 10 pounds and subsequently stopped getting my period. Later, I joined a high school wrestling team and lost several more pounds. I am 5'1" and am fluctuating between 100-103 pounds. I have not restarted my period. I do not wish to gain weight (for personal and athletic reasons), even though I know I should. Am I putting myself at risk by refusing to gain weight? Is there the possibility of psychological problems?

I am a 13-year-old female. During P.E. we run three days and lift weight (dumb bells) the other two days. My knee sometimes hurts after I run. When we run, we are not allowed to stop for any reason. Is it safe for me to run when my knee hurts? Also, is there a weight limit I should follow for lifting weights?

I have bruising on my shin that has been there for about nine months and it’s still tender. I was kicked during a soccer game. Is this anything to worry about? I bruise very easily.

I'm a 15-year-old girl who is 5' 2'' tall and 140 lbs. I want to go out for football but I'm not sure if it’s a good idea. What do you think about this?

I play basketball all the time, sometimes four hours a day. Now my ankles are really tender. I've sprained them many times but never really bad. Is this tenderness normal?

I'm 15 and I drink an extreme amount of cola each day, because I am lactose intolerant and don't like milk (but eat a ton of ice cream). I’m also a sports fanatic and am in track. My coach said I can’t drink anymore pop, but I get a headache when I try to stop. Am I addicted to it? I don't eat healthy foods, and have gained 20 lbs. in the last year. What can I do to improve my performance on the field and my health?

I am a 14-year-old girl. I’m 5’ 5” and weigh 108 lbs. I really want to build my muscles. I play softball and I am on the swim team. Next year I hope to try out for the high school softball team. Do you have any tips for training and diet that could help me?

How important is it to wear a cup and jock when playing football?

I was wrestling with this kid, who I don't know, at the wrestling room. Soon after we both had spots of blood all over our bodies. Can a person get HIV by having an open wound touch another person's open wound?

I'm a 14-year-old female and was on the track team in 6th grade and the beginning of 8th. I quit and I don't exactly know why. When my friends who are on the team talk about the meets, I wish I was still on the team. However, at the same time I don't like it because there's too much pressure to win. When I win a race, though, it really makes me feel good. I also like the popularity of being on the team. I can't decide whether I like track or not. I'm so confused so please give me some advice!

I would like to know the pros and cons of weight lifting. I am a 15-year-old male, 5'6", 140 lbs. and I want to start lifting.

I play volleyball, basketball and softball. My knee hurts a lot after I get done playing any one of those sports. Sometimes my knee feels "locked-up." It sometimes feel like water on my knee, but I'm not sure. What is it? I have not had any other knee injuries.

Where can I find anabolic steroids for weightlifting?

I am 11 years old, 5'0 and very strong, yet I am a little chubby. I have a lot of stomach muscles. I really want to lose weight and work out more, but I don't know what exercises to do and when to do them, I mostly go for a bike ride when I get home. Please help!!!!

I am taking PE at school but we really don’t do much. How do I know if I'm getting enough exercise?

I am 13-year-old boy and am very active. In the last three months, I have grown five inches. My doctor said I have Osgood-Schlatter disease. What is this?

I want to encourage my little brother to enjoy sports. What can I do?

I play a lot of contact sports in school. What are the signs of a head injury and what should be done if one of my team members has experienced a head injury?

I have no athletic ability whatsoever----none! Yet I am forced to take PE every day. How can I prove I am in good physical condition without wasting my time in PE class?

I want to go out for the football team but my mom won’t let me. She says football is too dangerous and that lots of kids get permanently damaged playing high school sports. How can I convince her to let me play?

What happens in a physical?

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