Does it look like a squat?
When working with athletes of all ages and abilities, strength and conditioning coaching can be very simple. The science that underpins S&C is far from simple. However, one of the
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Youth Conditioning
Covid and Child Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
At NK Fitness we do a lot of fitness training with young people. Many of these are local to us in Ascot, but some stretch as far away as Hungary!
Anyone for Tennis?
The British government have relaxed the Covid-19 restrictions. Brits are now allowed to play sports such as golf and tennis. Every summer, many of us hit the outdoor courts to
Sports Performance – “You Wouldn’t Fire a Cannon from a Canoe”
I first heard this phrase a long time ago and can still remember thinking, yeah that makes so much sense! However, as you move through coaching and pick up a
Importance of being fit for purpose
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The link between warm ups, preparation and performance. Surely only athletes that need to worry about it? Not necessarily. Here, lead strength and conditioning
Youth Performance and Fitness – A guide to youth strength & conditioning for parents
Parents can have concerns when it comes to strength & conditioning for their children. Is it safe? Will resistance training stunt my son / daughters growth? What age can my
The NCAA Bracket method of prioritising your training
Learning a new sport versus a turbulent, prolonged quest to lose weight. Many of us wish to improve an aspect of our performance, fitness or health. There's no shortage or
Youth Strength Training Made Simple With The 1×20 Protocol
The 1x20 is a method of training that has only recently come to my attention. I first heard about it a year ago, and like many, I kind of scoffed
A Philosophical Approach to Long Term Athletic Development. (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of these blogs in which I lay out my philosophy around long term athletic development. In this part I will discuss my final beliefs and how