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
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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
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
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