This week, I am going to be talking about metabolic conditioning for young athletes which is what most people would refer to as fitness! To put it simply, we all have certain ways in which we produce energy for a given task. These ‘energy systems’ all work alongside one another but certain tasks can be…
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In the current situation where most are unable to utilise traditional barbell training methods, we have to adapt and be a bit more creative with our training. So, I have put together a list of the dumbbell complexes or work capacity circuits we tend to use with some of our athletes in the off-season and…
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We strongly believe that our athletes have to EARN THE RIGHT TO PROGRESS which means that they must be able to perform a particular exercise with excellent technique and control before they are able to progress onto a more advanced version!! If this is not adhered to, you’re shooting yourself in the foot. Start with…
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Why warm up? The warm-up is often an overlooked and can sometimes even be an undesirable part of the training session for many athletes, especially younger groups! The number of times I have seen (and participated in) a generic “…run around the pitch a few times..” approach… We only have a very limited amount of…
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We are PASSIONATE about Youth Athletic Development!! Here is why… (Summary) Research has shown that strength or resistance training can significantly improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, change-of-direction speed and agility, balance and stability, coordination and speed of movement in youth athletes! Some equally (if not more) important health benefits include improved cardiovascular health, bone…
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“I really enjoy the Youth S&C sessions and I feel like the programme challenges me in all aspects of my sport. Each programme is individually crafted and personalised to make each session meaningful. I love doing work with the other young athletes – it’s more fun than doing it by myself and I get to…
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