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Three steps to a bigger jump and more powerful legs

Three steps to a bigger jump and more powerful legs

Jump performance is a great indicator of lower body power. It is a valuable physical quality to have for a wide variety of sports and general athleticism. Incorporate the below strategies into your training and warm up program to have you jumping higher: 1. Lengthen your hip flexors. This will have your hips extending through [...]

August 31, 2019

Harry Weatherstone

TRAINING

Minimising risk of injury in youth sport

Minimising risk of injury in youth sport

Injuries are something that I unfortunately have a lot of experience with. Whether that be through my own time as an athlete or through the athletes I work with in the gym each week. The truth is that injuries will always be a part of youth sport. The good news is that there's a lot [...]

August 31, 2019

Harry Weatherstone

TRAINING

The champion mindset

The champion mindset

Your psychology and mindset will ultimately dictate your potential as an athlete. If you look at some of the top performers in any sport, there will be a pretty obvious difference in their mindset and daily behaviours, compared to other athletes and the general population. Before winning the 2016 Wimbledon final, Serena Williams was asked [...]

August 31, 2019

Harry Weatherstone

MINDSET