Training Age, Specialisation and Exercise Selection
Specialisation refers to training with a narrow focus, directly linked to the actions and movements used within a sport itself. There has long been a debate as to what age
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Youth Conditioning
Comparing youth sports performances too early
Be careful not to write off young under performers in sport too soon. In any sport across any age group there will be a range of performance levels. From the
Fitness Motivation: When a change is as good as a rest
Strength and conditioning for young athletes is a journey more than a destination. Every athlete has performance goals that they wish to achieve, part of which will include where they
Monitoring Fatigue, Wellness and Recovery in Youth Athlete
A good balance between training stress and recovery is essential for sports performance. In order to adapt effectively, sessions must deliver a strong stimulus without killing you! Research on recovery,
What would I tell my younger self about strength and conditioning
One benefit of getting older is that you gain experience. Today, we use our experience to help committed and talented young athletes work hard towards their sporting goals. The field
Making time for specific youth conditioning
Specific youth conditioning is a hotly debated topic. The physical education and scientific world advocate against early specialisation. However, the reality in sport is often quite different. Models of long
Helping youth athletes to ‘level up’
We love helping young athletes progress in their chosen sport. We also love helping young people develop confidence with physical activity. Developing physical performance is just one way that youth
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
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