Supporting the undersized Team Sports Player
Strength and conditioning for the undersized team sports player is one of the most common requests that our NK Fitness S&C coaches receive. Young athletes grow and mature at different
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Youth Coaching
Should You Be Using Olympic Weightlifting In Your Training?
Olympic weightlifting is a hugely popular component in many strength and conditioning programmes. In a study regarding coaching trends in rowing, cleans topped the list in order of importance. However,
Chasing Ghosts – climbing the ranks in your sport
It takes years to become a high level performer in competitive sport. In fact it takes years to be a high level performer in other professions too. Think mathematics, neurosurgery
You can lead the horse to water…
How many times do we set out to achieve something and then not quite make it? The vast majority of people fail to achieve their health and fitness goals. Recently
Youth Strength & Conditioning: Things To Consider
Although small pockets of resistance still exist, there appears to be have been a shift when it come to youth training. Resistance and strength training, particularly. Strength & conditioning is
Strength and conditioning for young athletes?
The gap between the fitness of the average child and that of the high performing young athlete widens. There is little argument that young people are becoming less active. As
Achieving a sports field A+ – even professional athletes need to do their homework
What does it take to get the A+ grade? Whether studying in a classroom or performing in the sports arena, the answer is the same. Attending class and practice is
Make errors to learn and maintain momentum with your training
At first glance the headline photo looks pretty cool. It shows an athlete lifting weights, working hard and 'in control'. The reality was very different. At the time of the
Gym substitutes for young athletes
When can a child start strength and conditioning training? Does it matter of a young person cannot get to a gym? These are common questions posed by both coaches and