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 55 - My Valentine's Message To You 14.02.2024

Today is a very special day, as we're celebrating the most important love of all on Valentine's Day - self-love. In today's episode I share with you 5 strategies to help change the narrative in your head from feeling unworthy and not enough to start to build a relationship with yourself full of respect, acceptance and gratitude. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www...

Episode 54 - Net Strength Q&A - being subbed and what you can do about it, scale weight, the promises you make to yourself 10.02.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - being subbed and what you can do about it - scale weight - the promises you make to yourself 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 53 - 10 Steps to Fuel Your Netball Performance and Lose Body Fat 07.02.2024

Is it possible to eat well for great netball performance and lose body fat? Absolutely. In this episode I give you 10 steps to help you focus your nutrition to achieve both 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.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strengt...

Episode 52 - Net Strength Q&A - Home vs Gym, when is too much and best exercises for defending the shot 02.02.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - can you have too much protein? - can you do too many workouts and be counterproductive? - best exercises to increase your stretch to defend a shot - home vs gym...which is best? 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 51 - 10 Tips To Help Overcome Gym Anxiety 31.01.2024

I get it, going to the gym can be scary as hell, but if you can overcome this and get comfortable in that environment, you will open a whole new world of opportunity. In this episode I give you 10 tips to help you overcome the fear of stepping into the gym and you can then become your badass self! Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message m...

Episode 50 - Net Strength Q&A - Protein, steps, ankles and how to snack less 26.01.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - how Net Strength is helping the ladies improve their netball - Planning your week and your meals - How to increase your protein - How to snack less - Why fuelling yourself is about respecting yourself as well as performing well - Should you take Creatine on rest days Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or fin...

Episode 49 - How your menstrual cycle effects you and your training 24.01.2024

Yesterday I got fed up of "fitness influencers" talking about the menstrual cycle and actually not really understanding it - and not getting their research right!! So I am taking my opportunity (again - as my first one had shocking audio!) to talk to you again about how your cycle effects you and if you need to change your training. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - w...

Episode 48 - Net Strength Q&A - What to do when life throws you a curve ball 19.01.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - what to do when life throws you a curve ball - tips on how to get "back on track" after a weekend 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 47 - Why January Can Be Harder Than Christmas 17.01.2024

Christmas is a time for indulgence with rich foods, chocolate and festive drinks. But we give ourselves grace because it is the season of joy and celebration. And then comes January. The decorations come down, and the reality of our festive indulgence starts to set in. Faced with the aftermath of our holiday cheer, we start setting some new years resolutions. But January comes with short cold days...

Episode 46 - Net Strength Q&A - New Rules, get ready for elite netball 12.01.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - tips on getting started - I also go through the new rules. Although we (UK) won't have them in local leagues until September, they will be used in international matches and NSL. So make sure you know what they are. Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbylean...

Episode 45 - Reset Week Q&A - Sleep, Strength Training, Creatine and Lacking Motivation 10.01.2024

At the beginning of the month I ran a Reset week. I asked those involved if they had any questions I could answer via the podcast. I was asked: - How does sleep help? - Where to start with strength training? - Should I take Creatine daily, even if not (or minimal) strength training? - What is too much training? How to work out rest days? - What to do if lacking motivation and feeling stuck? Hope y...

Episode 44 - Net Strength Q&A - Why I started Net Strength and be your own best friend 05.01.2024

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - why I started Net Strength and what it means to me - show yourself some self compassion - ⁠how to structure your nutrition for a healthy lifestyle, fat loss and netball performance Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne To sign up for January intake: http...

Episode 43 - It's All About Perspective 03.01.2024

How you view all the events in your life can shape the decisions we make every day and, in turn, the results we see. In today's episode I discuss how your perspective on life events from fat loss, to starting at the gym or being injured could be the difference between getting the results you want or never achieving your goals. For my Review 2023 and Step into 2024 - https://form.jotform.com/23...

Episode 42 - Making the most of Twixmas 27.12.2023

Twixmas is that weird time between Christmas and New Year. In this episode I give you some tips of what to do and how to make the best of this time. For my Review 2023 and Step into 2024 - https://form.jotform.com/233604204240340 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 41 - Net Strength Q&A - Hungry during PMS, workouts during Xmas and pre-workout 22.12.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - hungry during PMS - ⁠not able to do all workouts at this time of year - ⁠should I take a pre workout 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 40 - Your Expectations Shape Your Reality 20.12.2023

This episode is inspired by the book "The Expectation Effect" by David Robson. I talk about how your mindset and expectations for fitness, dieting, aging, the menopause and even netball will effect your outcome. 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 g...

Episode 39 - Net Strength Q&A - Training when ill, Choosing the PoM, Motivation and feeling overwhelmed 15.12.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Whether or not to train when ill - How do you choose the player of the match - Feeling demotivated at overwhelmed, especially at this time of year - and how to get out of it! 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 38 - All things Muscle Building and Protein 13.12.2023

Everything you need to know about protein and muscle building: - What is protein and why it is important - Why muscle is important, especially as we age - How we build muscle - How much protein should we have? - Protein timing - Can we build muscle and lose body fat? Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, m...

Episode 37 - Net Strength Q&A - How to up your game, PT vs Coach, what to do when you play all the positions! 08.12.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Clicky joints and fear of injury - What to do when you play a different position every match - are you positionless? - The difference between a PT and a Coach - Things to implement to up your game 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 36 - Five Life Changing Lessons We Can Learn From Madonna 06.12.2023

After seeing Madonna live last night at her Celebration Tour, I talk about 5 life changing lessons we can learn from the Queen of Pop herself. From how we play netball, how we treat ourselves to how we can embrace life, Madonna has seen and done it all and shown us the way. Hope you enjoy this episode! I also have a free guide to help you set out your intentions and plans for December. Message me...

Episode 35 - Net Strength Q&A - Footwear in the gym, stress eating and how to start appreciating your body 01.12.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Shoes or no shoes in the gym? - How not to use food as a coping mechanism for a stressful job - How to start appreciating your body 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 34 - How to Manage the Christmas Period 29.11.2023

In this episode I talk about how you can manage the Christmas Period and also still keep heading towards your goals. And it doesn't have to include fat loss and DEFINITELY doesn't include missing out on a single minute of fun. Hope you enjoy this episode! I also have a free guide to help you set out your intentions and plans for December. Message me Christmas Guide on Instagram and I will...

Episode 33 - Net Strength Q&A - Steps in netball and motivation in winter 24.11.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Do steps in netball count? - How plan for social events - Motivation in winter 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 32 - Manifesting Self Love 22.11.2023

In this episode I talk about how practising self love will make you a better partner, parent, colleague and team mate. Taken from the book Make It Happen by Jordanna Levin, I give you exercises to do and a toolkit to take away with you. You may need a pen and paper!! Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, m...

Episode 31 - Net Strength Q&A - Periods and Progressive Overload 17.11.2023

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A I focus on two topics: periods and progressive overload. I explain how your cycle works, how it can affect you and what you can do about it to help with training. I also explain progressive overload, how you challenge your muscles and how you get stronger. Hope you enjoy! For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instag...

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