Advantage Net Strength

What happens when the sport you love feels impossible, then becomes part of finding yourself again? In this episode, I talk with Becca Taylor, a netballer, former racing driver and sports photographer living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, endometriosis and autonomic dysfunction. Becca shares how she progressed through the netball pathway as a teenager before stepping away from the sport...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to structure workouts, including cardio.  - The importance of rest and what activities can be included as rest - How to add more protein in meals and snacks - Finding some ways to stay on track with food without tracking calories - What is the most effective cardio to improve fitness? For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk...

You're so why are you still getting injured? In this episode of Advantage Net Strength , I break down why strength training is an important part of injury resilience, but it isn’t magic. We’ll look at load management, recovery, sleep, nutrition, sport exposure, tendon adaptation and why being strong in the gym doesn’t automatically mean you’re fully prepared for the demands of netball. If you...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Why eat a high protein diet and what does that mean? - How to solve a problem like Grace Nweke - What should I use as alternatives for box jumps? - What workouts to do and how to set up the court conditioning - My Commonwealth Games round-up of the roses For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagr...

We often think we need more motivation to stay consistent with our training. But what if motivation isn't actually the problem? In this episode of Advantage Net Strength , I explain why decision fatigue is often the biggest barrier to consistency, and why the most successful athletes don't rely on feeling motivated—they rely on habits, routines and systems. We'll talk about keeping pro...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - On court stamina as a centre - How to deal with gym anxiety  - Does the order of exercises matter? - What are your thoughts on the discussion going on about Jess Thirlby commentating?  - How long should a gym session typically be in time? - How to fit in the workouts around netball and life! - The Net Strength fitness tests - Dealing with injury whilst on...

The six-week school holidays can throw your usual training and nutrition routines completely off course—but they don’t have to derail your goals. In this episode, I share some practical advice for adapting your routine around childcare, work, days out and summer socialising. From shorter home workouts and exercising with the children to planning ahead and avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset, you’l...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Fasted training - How to maintain fitness on holiday - How to improve running without actually running! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Should you join Net Strength? If you've been wondering whether it's the right programme for you, this episode answers all your questions. I explain why I created Net Strength, who it's designed for, how it works, and what makes it different from a standard gym programme. Plus, I answer the questions I get asked most often, from "Am I too old?" to "What if I have injuries...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to adapt a workout when short of time - Strength before a tournament? - How to transition from WA to C For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

This weekend I played at England Netball's Masters Centenary Festival celebrating 100 years of England Netball, and it reminded me why representation matters. Seeing hundreds of women aged 35+ still competing, challenging themselves and loving the game was incredibly powerful. In this episode, I talk about why celebrating longevity in women's sport is so important, the psychology behind ro...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Managing nerves and growing in confidence in matches - What's next in Net Strength after the 8 weeks? - What to do when the scale weight is not moving  - More weight or more reps for progressive overload - Any quick wins for food prep/ food consistently.  - Advice on how to manage workouts etc in the heat - How to gel a new team together For more abou...

Every Wednesday inside Net Strength, we celebrate our wins, but it turns out there's far more to it than simply feeling good. In this episode, I explore the neuroscience behind recognising progress, why celebrating other people's success builds your own confidence, and how collecting evidence of your achievements changes the way you see yourself. If you want more confidence on court and in...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to combat that inner voice as a "short" defender - Help with sciatica For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

When Novak Djokovic won his first-round match at Wimbledon aged 39, the headlines celebrated his greatness, resilience and longevity. When Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon at 44 after becoming a mother of two, much of the conversation wasn't about what she could still do, it was about whether she should still be playing at all. In this episode, I explore the different narratives surroundi...

Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured. on Holiday or School Holidays In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Adapting the programme to manage injury - How to help the attack score more goals - Training in the heat - As we approach summer holidays, any tips for staying on track with kids/holidays etc - Can you sub the exercises in using the app and still be as effe...

Most netballers say they want to "play better." But what does that actually mean? Because playing better isn't just about scoring more goals, making more interceptions, or winning more matches. In this episode, I dive into what "better netball" really looks like and why so many players focus on the wrong things when trying to improve. We'll talk about fitness, strength,...

Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in Netball No smart watch workarounds • Core for Abdominal Diastasis? • Is HRV a good metric? • Is there a best way to land in netball? • How to gain more ground in the circle as a shooter • Sleep struggles through Perimenopause For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbylean...

What if the reason you're so focused on your body is because you haven't given yourself a goal big enough to focus on? In this episode, I talk about the power of having ambitious goals, why strength training builds far more than muscle and how confidence developed in the gym often spills into every other area of life. From netball performance to career progression, we'll explore why ge...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Gym confidence - How to maximise your calories - Recovering from DOMS - Tips on how to easily hit protein without relying on protein shakes - How to plan your week and manage your time - How to increase your steps - Training around your menstrual cycle - Tips for trials - How to improve match fitness For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyl...

The way you talk to yourself matters more than you think. In this episode of Advantage Net Strength, we're diving into self-talk and why the words you use to describe yourself can have a huge impact on your confidence, nutrition, performance, and overall wellbeing. From calling yourself "greedy" because you're hungry, to dismissing compliments and constantly focusing on your flaw...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Thoughts on the Roses Programme - Why strength before cardio.  - Decreasing reps and what to do - How can I help some of my teammates who struggle with a negative mindset? - Tips on preventing mental burnout For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Women in their 40s are still running marathons, lifting weights, playing elite sport and getting stronger than ever…so why does society still act surprised when women stay ambitious? In this episode, I talk about the double standards around ageing in sport, why older female athletes are often viewed differently from men and how netball still struggles with how it markets female athletes and ambiti...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Solo Drills to practice around playing in defence - Coaching tips when winning matches.  - Any advice on trials and how to plan/organise to get the most out of the time from an admin POV.  - How to keep focused when coaching several matches in one day - Runs to do alongside strength to help with netball - Tips on fitting things into a heavy schedule/aroun...

Most netballers don’t intentionally “quit training” over summer. They just slowly stop moving. A couple of weeks off becomes two months… and suddenly September arrives and they feel slow, heavy, unfit and miles behind. In this episode, I talk about why the off-season matters so much for netballers, especially as we get older, and exactly what I’m focusing on this summer to stay strong, fit, and re...