Advantage Net Strength

Advantage Net Strength

By Leanne Watson-CharlesHealth & Fitness
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Advantage Net Strength episodes

  • Episode 188 - Balancing Netball with Life: Fitness, Family and Finding Time

    Struggling to juggle netball, training, work, family and everything else life throws at you? You're not alone - and you’re definitely not lazy.

    In this episode, I dive into the reality of being a busy adult netballer and share practical, realistic strategies to help you stay strong, fit and confident without burning out.

    I cover:

    • Why perfection isn’t the goal - consistency is

    • How to train effectively with limited time

    • Time management hacks that actually work

    • What to prioritise when life gets hectic

    • The mindset shift that makes the biggest difference


    If you love netball but feel like your time and energy are constantly stretched thin, this one’s for you.


    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-strength

    15 min
  • Episode 187 - Net Strength Q&A - What is Needed for Fat Loss

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:


    - Starting the day on a positive

    - On a fat loss journey, do you have to adjust the amount of calories as you continue to lose weight?

    - Do you have to increase exercise as you go to lose weight/maintain?

    - How to rebuild mental confidence after an injury

    - As a GA how do you lose your GD in the D or the correct way of doing a backline pass as a GA/GS?

    - How to not compare your journey to someone else's and how not to let the scale weight affect you


    For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 186 - One Goal, One Day and the Reality of Disappointment in Sport

    In this episode, I’m sharing something really personal — our Regional Playoff heartbreak. After a year of hard work, we missed out on qualification by one goal. Just one. It’s raw, it’s emotional and it’s brought up some big questions — about performance, ageing in sport and whether to keep pushing or step back.

    But this episode isn’t just about me or my team. It’s about the reality of disappointment in sport — how it hits you, what it makes you feel and most importantly, how we can deal with it and move forward. I talk through the emotional rollercoaster, how to reflect in a healthy way and why setbacks don’t define your future unless you let them.

    Whether you’re a netballer, a coach or just someone who’s ever poured their heart into something and come up short — this one’s for you.


    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-strength

    27 min
  • Episode 185 - Net Strength Q&A - It's a New Round!

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:


    - It's a new round!

    - Running for netball

    - Tactical changes

    - Single leg exercises


    For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

    32 min
  • Episode 184 - How to Survive and Thrive at an All-Day Netball Tournament

    Playing in an all-day netball tournament? This episode is for you. I’m diving into the real considerations you need to make if you want to get through the day without crashing, cramping or collapsing in game five. From how to fuel (spoiler: a banana isn’t enough), to warming up properly between games, managing injury risk and what to do in those awkward gaps between matches — I cover it all.

    Whether you’re playing for fun or chasing a medal, this episode will help you perform better, recover faster and avoid limping into Monday like you’ve been hit by a truck.


    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-strength

    25 min
  • Episode 182 - The Unspoken Struggles of Netballers: Body Image, Fitness Goals & Social Pressures

    In this episode I’m diving into a topic that many netballers face but don’t always talk about: balancing fitness goals with body image struggles and social pressures. We’ll talk about how societal expectations can impact your confidence and performance on the court and how to shift your focus from appearance to strength, agility and performance. I’ll share some practical tips for setting meaningful fitness goals, embracing your body’s unique strengths and overcoming those negative self-talk moments. If you've ever felt the weight of these pressures, this episode is for you. Let’s redefine what success really looks like.

    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-strength

    19 min
  • Episode 180 - Freeing Yourself from Negative Thoughts and Embracing True Performance

    In this episode, I’m talking about letting go of old diet culture and negative self-talk, and instead focusing on performance and feeling your best. I share a personal moment from a run I did this week - one that was all about improving my fitness for the upcoming netball play-offs, not about dieting or punishing myself for what I ate.


    I explore how freeing it is to shift your mindset from focusing on body size to focusing on performance and how powerful it can be to remind yourself that you're capable of more than you think. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of diet culture and start working on what truly matters - your strength, your endurance, and your performance - this episode is for you.


    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-strength

    22 min

About Advantage Net Strength

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Welcome to Advantage Net Strength, the podcast for netballers who want to get stronger, fitter, faster and harder to play against.