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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Strength and conditioning for younger athletes has gained more and more popularity over the past few years, thanks to a better understanding of the benefits that appropriate training can elicit. Just over 4 weeks ago, I started working with a fantastic group of youth athletes from York Athletics Club, aged between 11 – 14…
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Why is youth strength and conditioning crucial? The benefits of a quality strength and conditioning (S&C) programme, along with sound coaching, are clear for most to see when it comes to coaching adults. Research and practice have demonstrated time and time again, improvements in strength, power, speed, coordination, mobility, movement efficiency…the list goes on.…
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