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Travel Tips for Athletes Jul 01, 2026

With the summer holidays fast approaching, family vacations are just around the corner. Additionally, as your child progresses in their sport, travelling further across the UK and even abroad will become a regular part of their athletic routine.

Unfortunately, long journeys, disrupted routines, and...

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Isotonic Drinks Jul 01, 2026

First things first: water is great. It has sustained athletes since the ancient Olympics, and you should be encouraging your child to drink plenty of it.

However, there are situations in sport where they may be better servedĀ by an 'isotonic' drink.

What does ā€˜Isotonic’ actually mean?

'Isotonic' r...

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Mastering Bodyweight Jun 24, 2026

Four exercises and strength standards youth athletes should master before lifting weights.

InĀ our lastĀ blog post we debunked the myth that weight training stunts growth in adolescents.

To the contrary, we discovered that - done correctly - weight training can support optimal growth, as well as pro...

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How to recover quickly mid-game May 20, 2026
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Youth Athlete Development Audit Apr 17, 2026

Athletic development is built on the balance between training and recovery - the truism that 'you don't get better when you train, you get better when you recover' is...well, true.

Use our 60-second audit below to ensure your child’s weekly schedule is building a performance, rather thanĀ risking ov...

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