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
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Youth Training
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
Maintaining intensity in youth teams sport conditioning
The youth football season is about to get underway for the Surrey Youth League. Over the past six weeks NK Fitness have enjoyed working with Ascot United U15 squad. Over
Interval Training Can Improve Cardiovascular Health in Children
Obesity and inactivity is a growing cause for concern in the younger generations. While youth sport thrives, the gap between sporty and sedentary grows. While schools do their best to
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
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