The Relationship between Talent and Success
Youth Athlete Psychology Welcome to our dedicated page for youth athletes. As one of the '3 pillars' of athlete development (Training, Nutrition and Psychology) YSN® teamed up with Solutions Mindset to...
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Going for Green – Getting Your 5-A-Day
A common misconception is that eating just two or three of your recommended five-a-day in the UK is acceptable because you’re almost there. Right? False! WHO Says 5 A Day?...
Youth Athletics: Speed and Acceleration – Going back to basics
SMLXL Ever wondered how Gareth Bale is one of the fastest straight line sprinters? There are many components that work together and combine to create a faster athlete. Working in...
ABCs of Immuno-nutrition – Potential Strategies to Reduce Infection
A, B, C, D, E, F – Getting to know why and how vitamins aid immunity is worthwhile. Many know that we should get vitamins A, B, C, and so...
Youth Athletes - Stretching – When and What type
Stretching – When and What type For many years, we have believed that long static stretching is the ideal method to warm up before competition or gym sessions. However, over...
The Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D for Junior Athletes
Grab a glass of milk and roll your sleeves up! You’ve probably heard that calcium is good for building strong bones and that vitamin D is the ‘sunshine vitamin’. But...
Competition Prep – Energy for Effort
You’ve done all the training and competition day is creeping up. You might get your kit ready, read the competition briefing, and settle down ahead of the big day. What...
Immunity – Risky Business
As an athlete, it’s good to know you may have a higher risk of infection so that you can address it. A risk of what, though? How? When, why and...
10 Ways for Youth Athletes to Become Mentally Tough
Youth Sport Nutrition - Psychology and the youth athlete We hear about it all the time, winning players or teams having the ‘mental’ edge over their opponent. Does this mean mental...
Protein Powder and Shakes for Teen Athletes | A Parents’ Guide
Every loving parent wants to know what their kid is up to! In todays world, teens have almost unrestricted access to just about anything via various mediums through the event...
Athlete of the Month - Jordan Catchpole
Beccles paralympic swimmer, Jordan Catchpole, 17 is part of the British Swimming World Class Podium Potential Programme, and trains eight times a week with the City of Norwich Swimming Club. SMLXL Image...
Nutrition for Injury and Illness
Exercise-induced muscle injuries are common in all athletes; from recreational to high-performance. Taking care of your nutrition will help your body take care of itself; potentially with faster recovery.
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