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
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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
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
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
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
International Bright Young Thing: Kira shines the spotlight on life as an elite junior athlete
Kira, an elite level junior netball player offered NK Fitness an insight into her world as an athlete. Here's what she had to say. NK: When did you first get involved
Adversity and Sports Performance
If you've been involved in sport for any amount of time, you will know that it has it's 'ups' and 'downs'. On any given day an athlete can feel the