Episode 126: “Why Are Kids Being Denied Strength?”

In this episode, Ger and Rob tackle one of the most frustrating taboos in youth fitness — why children and teenagers are still being denied access to proper strength training in schools. They break down:The outdated myths that still make teachers and parents afraid of “lifting weights.”How modern research shows that supervised resistance training is safe, effective, and essential for healthy growth.Why school systems keep prioritising endurance over strength — and what that says about our wider misunderstanding of physical education.The consequences of raising a generation that’s strongly discouraged from getting strong.How proper training could transform kids’ confidence, performance, and lifelong health.This is a no-filter conversation about how the education system is holding back the next generation — and what needs to change.