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Youth Strength and Conditioning

Slam Dunk!

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.

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Making Waves – in & out of the Pool!

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.

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Faster, Higher, STRONGER!

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.

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Screen Time vs Green Time

Like most parents, we often find ourselves in a love-hate relationship with screens. Sometimes, a few minutes of Minecraft or an episode of a television series buys us all a much needed break, but inevitably we feel guilty. Are we failing our kids? Are we melting their brains? Are we giving them too much screen time? Perhaps we need to change the narrative and look at it differently. Rather than focussing on reducing screen time, perhaps it may be more helpful to find ways to increase green time into their schedule.

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