Episode 124: Should Conditioning Be a Consequence in Cheer

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The Cheer Athlete

Laura Turner

134 episodes

4 days ago

REAL talk about ways to progress in cheerleading, reduce injuries and stay healthy and fit for life. Laura Turner is The Cheer PT. She cheered thru college, while becoming a physical therapist. She has coached both high school and college. Later, her doctorate studies in physical therapy included a final project about cheer injuries and how movement screening may reduce the risk. She is passionate about keeping cheerleaders healthy so they don't lose time at school or with their friends and team. And she LOVEs seeing all the progress cheerleaders continue to make. Are you ready? Let's GO!

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Episode 124: Should Conditioning Be a Consequence in Cheer

The Cheer Athlete

16 minutes 25 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 124: Should Conditioning Be a Consequence in Cheer

Conditioning is essential for cheerleaders — but should it ever be used as punishment when a flyer falls?

In this episode, I break down why “exercise as consequence” can actually increase injury risk and create fear instead of confidence. We’ll talk about what really causes falls, share voices from the cheer world, and dive into 5 research-backed tips to keep stunt groups safer and more consistent.

👉 Download your free Injury Prevention Guide here: https://ltthecheerpt.com/injuryfree-350183

References & Sources Mentioned:

Braun-Trocchio, C., et al. (2024). Effects of Coaching Behaviors and Differences in Sport Injury Anxiety Among Cheerleaders. Journal of Emerging Sport Studies. Link
Mueller, F. O., et al. Cheerleader Injuries and Safety. PMC. Link
FierceBoard Community Discussion: Conditioning as Punishment Link
Cheerleading Coaching Blog – Coach Brandy: How to Deal with Talkers on Your Team Link
Varsity News – AACCA Rules Update, Jim Lord quote Link

What you’ll learn today:

Why punishment conditioning can lead to more falls
How fatigue, fear, and poor timing play into stunt crashes
Real quotes from athletes, coaches, and cheer leaders
Five practical ways to reduce falls & prevent injury

Tune in, share with your coaching staff, and start building safer, stronger stunt groups.

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