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
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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
Do good athletes make good coaches?
Do good athletes automatically make good coaches? Does someone who is extremely fit make an expert fitness coach? The simple answer is not necessarily. They might do but there isn't
Failing is a good thing for the young athlete
The young athlete will experience plenty of failure during their lifetime. In fact, failure is an important part of the development for a young athlete. So whilst recognising that it
Correctly conditioning talented young athletes
In my previous youth development blog post I highlighted how high performance youth squads are dominated by early maturing athletes. This relative age effect is nothing new. The strength and
Can a talented young athlete be an elite young performer?
There are more opportunities than ever to identify and develop a talented young sports performer. Therefore we provide an increasing amount of strength and conditioning support to youth athletes in
Helping tomorrows high performing young athletes
NK Fitness are delighted to announce that they have strengthened their working relationship with Charters School. Based in Sunningdale, the specialist sports college provides a comprehensive P.E. curriculum for all