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
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Pre-Season Conditioning – always come back to the sport
Later this week I am fortunate enough to be heading into Saracen's Rugby to observe the start of their pre-season training. I'm keen to talk to players about the physical
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
Getting Strong: Experienced vs Novice Lifters
I recently posted about going back to basics for a short period with my training. This was a chance to rebuild some movement patterns and break myself back into training.
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
Can You Predict Endurance Performance?
I recently completed a piece of research work in university on predicting endurance performance. We put a number of participants through a 10km cycle trial, along with a number of
Rethink Your Deload Week and Reap the Rewards
Deload weeks can be a touchy subject for some clients and athletes. As a coach, I may want an athlete to pull back a little, in order to prevent the
Maintain emotional intelligence when competing
Watch lots of sport, read about it or involved in coaching? Chances are you're familiar with the term 'emotional intelligence'. Commentators might use it when assessing the mental resolve of