Leanne Watson-Charles

Advantage Net Strength

Health EN ↓ 305 episodes

Welcome to Advantage Net Strength, the podcast for netballers who want to get stronger, fitter, faster and harder to play against. Hosted by coach and netballer Leanne, this podcast helps everyday netballers improve performance through smarter strength training, conditioning, nutrition, mindset, recovery and injury resilience. Because playing netball isn’t the same as training for netball. So whether you play social league, club, regional or beyond… if you want the edge, you’re in the right place.

Author

Leanne Watson-Charles

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 80 - How Accurate is BMI? 15.05.2024

BMI is a common metric used to gauge weight, but is often criticised. In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of BMI and how you can use it. I also discuss why being in a healthy weight range is important for long term health and what does that mean? Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or net...

Episode 79 - Net Strength Q&A - Net Strength 2.0! How the next 8 weeks will run 10.05.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - the changes I have made to Net Strength and how the next 8 weeks will run - get on board and make the most of this opportunity! Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 78 - The Importance of Building Muscle as We Age 08.05.2024

Did you know that we can lose around 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade after the age of 30? In this episode I explain about how losing muscle can effect your quality of life, your mental health and even your risk of death! However, it does not have to be this way and it is not inevitable, I also explain what you need to do to mitigate these risks and improve your longevity and independence as you...

Episode 77 - Net Strength Q&A - what makes a good GK, eating with the kids and choosing between sleep or having an evening 03.05.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - what makes a good GK - focus on what you can do - solo parenting and eating with the kids - stop stealing from your sleep to have an evening! Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 76 - Finished with Fat Loss...now what? How to maintain your progress for life. 01.05.2024

When on a fat loss journey, really fat loss is the easy part. We have all been able to lose weight, but have you been able to consistently keep it off? In today's episode I share the webinar I did with my clients about how to maintain their progress for life. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, minds...

Episode 75 - Net Strength Q&A - sweet cravings, negative thoughts and pre-season 27.04.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - how to battle negative thoughts when working out - ⁠how to curb sweet cravings - ⁠what pre season will look like Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 74 - The Big 4 for Recovery - Are You Recovering Enough From Your Workouts? 24.04.2024

In today's episode I talk about the big 4 in recovery - sleep, nutrition, mental stress and movement. Ensuring you recover well will be better results. I not only explain why and how they work, but also give you practical ways of how to implement them so that you are getting the results you want from your workouts. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coached...

Episode 73 - Net Strength Q&A - committing to your fitness journey, parenting yourself and pre-season 19.04.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Coming back from holiday/school holidays - Committing to it 100% - Parenting yourself - Pre-season - what is it, what does it look like, what you can do Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 72 - How To Live a Better Life 17.04.2024

For today's episode I take inspiration from the recent DOACEO episode with Jimmy Carr. Jimmy Carr speaks openly about how to live your life - focusing on gratitude, expectations and working on your goals. I give you my thoughts on what he says and some tips on how you can implement it into your life. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and me...

Episode 71 - Net Strength Q&A - injuries, snacking and fat loss without tracking 12.04.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - what to focus on when injured - ⁠fat loss without tracking - ⁠when life gets busy - ⁠snacking - why and what to do to reduce snacking Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 70 - 10 Sustainable & Research Backed Strategies to Lose Weight 10.04.2024

As summer draws in, many of us will be thinking about losing weight. In this episode I give you 10 research backed strategies that I use with my clients to help them achieve their weight loss goals. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball!! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleann...

Episode 69 - All Your Sleep Questions Answered with Sleep Coach Kassi Slade 03.04.2024

In this episode I talk to Kassi, a sleep coach and avid netball lover! Kassi Slade of The Positive Sleep Coach is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the creative sports and entertainment marketing industry, managing global sponsorship portfolios and integrated marketing campaigns for leading brands across Europe and Asia.   Through her 20 year+  agency career spanning strategy, acti...

Episode 68 - Net Strength Q&A - How to get going when you are feeling overwhelmed 29.03.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to create a reset for yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed - Should you reduce your calorie intake when injured? Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 67 - New to Strength Training? The 10 Most Common Questions Asked by Beginners 27.03.2024

You want to start lifting weights, but have many questions like how often should you lift to what to eat before and after. I have you covered and answered the 10 most common questions I get asked by those new to strength training. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball!! For Net Strength,...

Episode 66 - Net Strength Q&A - Need a reset? 22.03.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to create a reset for yourself - Review, reflect, setting goals and thinking about where you want to be in a year? - What sort of person do you want to be and what does that look like? Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 65 - 5 Reasons to Exercise that Are not Linked to Fat Loss 20.03.2024

When many of us think of exercise we relate it to fat loss. But I am here to tell you, that is the last reason why you should consider regular exercise. In today's episode I give you 5 reasons why exercise is should be a staple in your life...and none of them are about the number on the scales! Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message...

Episode 64 - Net Strength Q&A - IWD and Women's Sport, Your Best Friend 15.03.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - IWD and women’s sport - You and your best friend - Training on your period Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 63 - Stress...debilitating or enhancing? 13.03.2024

Stress can have huge impacts on so many aspects of our life. From work, home and social life, stress can come from anywhere and impact our fat loss goals and performance goals. So what can we do about it? And is all stress bad? Listen to this episode and let me change your mindset around stress, as well as give you techniques to help you manage the effects of stress. Hope you enjoy this episode! F...

Episode 62 - Net Strength Q&A - Body image and doing the inner work - this got emotional!! 🙈 08.03.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: This got emotional!! 🙈 - Wins of the week - How to stop mind chatter at night - Body image - Sugary snacks - Giving yourself some damn credit!!! - Doing the inner work ❤ Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 61 - Cardio vs Strength Training 06.03.2024

In today's episode I discuss cardio and strength training. What are the purpose of each. Which is better? Which one should you do? Which one should you do first? All your questions answered! Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball!! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co...

Episode 60 - Net Strength Q&A - Not seeing the results you hoped for? 01.03.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Squat depth - Not seeing the weight loss you hoped for - What is a plateau - Injuries - What gets in the way? Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 59 - Rest is important too - why more exercise doesn't always equal better results 28.02.2024

In today's episode I explain that the missing piece to your fitness goals may actually be in doing less! We are focusing on rest and recovery and why taking a break may be what you need to push through a plateau. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball!! For Net Strength, please go to...

Episode 58 - Net Strength Q&A - Pushing Yourself, Reflecting on Progress, Can Do Mindset and more 23.02.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Pushing yourself in your workouts - ⁠Reflecting on progress - ⁠Can do mindset - ⁠Planning - ⁠When your opponent keeps changing Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Episode 57 - Procrastination! 10 Practical Tips to Help Stop You Procrastinating! 21.02.2024

In today's episode I share with you 10 practical tips you cane implement to help you stop procrastinating and start working towards your health and fitness journey. I also talk about how you can use extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to reach your goals. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or...

Episode 56 - Net Strength Q&A - How to break your mental block on nutrition 16.02.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A I fully focus on nutrition. If you have a "mental block" when it comes to nutrition, I help you work through the block and start creating a healthy diet that fits you and your life. Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

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