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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Conditioning
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,
What is Reactive Strength Index & How it Can Be Used in Training
In my previous post about using plyometrics in training I mentioned reactive strength index. So what is RSI and how can you use it in your training? While this may
Using Plyometrics to Improve Your Change Of Direction
Whether you are jumping branches during a muddy forest run or scrambling to get to a squash shot, the likelihood is your sport involves change of direction. Head down to
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
Focussing on the individual when coaching the group
It's can be easy to get lost in the crowd when doing group fitness training. Group training has many advantages but also some potential pitfalls. It also provides a number
Training To Develop Multiple Aspects When Short On Time
So you're short on time when it comes to getting in the gym? Lets be honest, unless you are an elite athlete, it's unlikely you have 2-3 hours to spend
Rate Of Force Development and Why It’s Important For Sports Performance
Rate of force development or RFD is a term that relates to the explosiveness of a movement. Think simply, "how fast can you develop force". If you're looking for a
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