Results For Category: "Youth Health & Fitness"

Strength is to a player what petrol or electricity is to a car. It powers every jump, fuels each dash across the court and reinforces those stunning three-pointers. But often it’s overlooked or misunderstood. Surely the swift dunks, laser-accurate shots, and lightning-fast sprints are purely talent-driven. Yet there’s an unsung hero in this symphony of skill – strength. Strength training is key for basketball players to improve their game.

Will weightlifting stunt my teenager’s growth? This is a common concern amongst parents. Perhaps you have a teenager who is eager to join a gym…

A staggering 90% of Australian young people have some concern about their body image. We all know that navigating the tween and teen years can…

As parents, it’s natural to be concerned about the safety of your children. While strength training in teens has been growing in popularity, some parents…

The truth is that the world of competitive sports is far from static and is constantly changing. Significant change has resulted from recent advances in science and technology. Sport science and medicine play a very important part in the performance of a swimmer. Science can maximize potential and help fine-tune the athlete, making small improvements in the swimmer’s performance, which is often significant as just a few hundredths of a second can decide the result of races. At Fitter Futures Athlete Academy, emerging athletes can access specialised strength and conditioning programs specifically tailored to each athlete. Tiny tweaks to technique can improve flexibility, strength, and efficiency in the water—and result in faster times. We aim to help athletes achieve their personal best while having fun in a safe environment. Every athlete at Fitter Futures is encouraged to compete, to be involved, to excel, to lead, to challenge and to be challenged.

Inspiration leads to imitation. The 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, Australia, is likely to inspire a new generation of athletes and provide a tremendous boost to sports development to the region. Young adolescents, in particular athletes, are great emulators. The mantra of inspiration and imagination – “I can see myself doing that” – is a fundamental motivator and needs to be nurtured and supported. In the beginning, children often begin to play and show an interest in sports. This early play and exploration inevitably leads to participation in organised activities or team sports. As years progress, adolescents begin to show drive and determination and become more interested in certain sports. It is at this point, they show ambition and are ready to commit to training with intent.

Focusing on a single sport at a young age has become increasingly popular in our culture. Too often primary aged children have chosen their sport…

Over the past decade, poor body image in children and teenagers has become a pervasive issue. This is no coincidence when you look at how…

If you’ve got a sporty kid who is showing promise in a particular sport, you may feel pressure from coaches or school to really focus…

Most parents want their children or teens to be moving more. Battling screen time can be a constant mission, going for a walk doesn’t spark…