Safety Briefs - Information about safety and liability issues in the weightroomBFS Safety Brief for February 2008 - BFS founder and CEO Dr. Greg Shepard encourages all coaches and instructors who supervise programs of strength and conditioning to become certified for these reasons: Safety, Liability, Confidence, Career.
Prepare yourself with the information you need as a Coach or Administrator to avoid and / or win lawsuits...
Dr. Shepard steriod interview in Salt Lake City newpaper - BFS Founder/CEO Dr. Greg Shepard was recently interviewed by a newspaper in Salt Lake City about his views on steroids.
U.S. Government Announcement: York Barbells Recalled - Yesterday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 23, 2006
Release #06-243Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 358-9675
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
The Myth of Growth Plate Injuries in Young Weightlifters - One of the most common fears about weight training for young athletes is that it will damage growth plates. Here is a great quote from a respected sport scientist concerning this issue:
"It has never been shown scientifically or clinically that the periodic, non-chronic imposition of large forces by weight training on the growing body causes damage to the epiphysial [growth] plates.
