Advantage Net Strength

Advantage Net Strength

By Leanne Watson-CharlesHealth & Fitness
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Advantage Net Strength episodes

  • Episode 308 - Before You Join Net Strength... Listen to This

    Should you join Net Strength?

    If you've been wondering whether it's the right programme for you, this episode answers all your questions. I explain why I created Net Strength, who it's designed for, how it works, and what makes it different from a standard gym programme. Plus, I answer the questions I get asked most often, from "Am I too old?" to "What if I have injuries?" If you've been sitting on the fence, this episode will help you decide whether Net Strength is the right next step for your netball.


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

    29 min
  • Episode 307 - Net Strength Q&A - Transition From WA to C

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:

    - How to adapt a workout when short of time

    - Strength before a tournament?

    - How to transition from WA to C

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

    19 min
  • Episode 306 - What 100 Years of Netball Should Really Celebrate

    This weekend I played at England Netball's Masters Centenary Festival celebrating 100 years of England Netball, and it reminded me why representation matters. Seeing hundreds of women aged 35+ still competing, challenging themselves and loving the game was incredibly powerful. In this episode, I talk about why celebrating longevity in women's sport is so important, the psychology behind role models, and why getting older doesn't mean your netball journey has to end.

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

    17 min
  • Episode 305 - Net Strength Q&A - Confidence on Court

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:


    - Managing nerves and growing in confidence in matches

    - What's next in Net Strength after the 8 weeks?

    - What to do when the scale weight is not moving 

    - More weight or more reps for progressive overload

    - Any quick wins for food prep/ food consistently. 

    - Advice on how to manage workouts etc in the heat

    - How to gel a new team together

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


    57 min
  • Episode 304 - Why Celebrating Your Wins Changes Your Brain (And Makes You A Better Netballer)

    Every Wednesday inside Net Strength, we celebrate our wins, but it turns out there's far more to it than simply feeling good.

    In this episode, I explore the neuroscience behind recognising progress, why celebrating other people's success builds your own confidence, and how collecting evidence of your achievements changes the way you see yourself. If you want more confidence on court and in life, this episode is for you.

    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 302 - Djokovic, Serena and the Ageing Athlete Double Standard

    When Novak Djokovic won his first-round match at Wimbledon aged 39, the headlines celebrated his greatness, resilience and longevity.

    When Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon at 44 after becoming a mother of two, much of the conversation wasn't about what she could still do, it was about whether she should still be playing at all.

    In this episode, I explore the different narratives surrounding ageing in sport and ask whether we've created a double standard for older female athletes.

    I discuss:

    • Why experience is often celebrated in older male athletes but questioned in women.
    • The language used to describe ageing athletes and why it matters.
    • How these messages influence everyday women playing grassroots sport.
    • Why strength training can challenge the belief that your best years are behind you.
    • What this means for netballers over 35 who still want to improve, compete and enjoy the game they love.

    Because this conversation isn't really about Djokovic or Serena.

    It's about every woman who's ever wondered if she's "too old" to get stronger, play a higher level or keep chasing ambitious goals.

    Your age doesn't decide your potential. Your training, your habits and your mindset have far more say than society would have you believe.

    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

    23 min
  • Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured, on Holiday or School Holidays

    Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured. on Holiday or School Holidays

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:

    - Adapting the programme to manage injury

    - How to help the attack score more goals

    - Training in the heat

    - As we approach summer holidays, any tips for staying on track with kids/holidays etc

    - Can you sub the exercises in using the app and still be as effective. I like variety and can get a bit bored doing the same thing and don’t want to lose interest.

    - Any advice you can give on how to stay on track with nutrition when stress and decision fatigue is high

    - Any tips on how to easily get steps in with such a sedentary job? 

    - Any tips how to get over the mental block of box jumps, or what these could be subbed with?

    - Sweet snack ideas

    - The role of a GA

    - How much should you push in the gym?

    - Any hints and tips for getting back confidence to land on left leg

    - How to get better at push ups


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


    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 300 - What Does "Playing Better Netball" Actually Mean?

    Most netballers say they want to "play better."

    But what does that actually mean?

    Because playing better isn't just about scoring more goals, making more interceptions, or winning more matches.

    In this episode, I dive into what "better netball" really looks like and why so many players focus on the wrong things when trying to improve. We'll talk about fitness, strength, confidence, decision-making, consistency, and why the best players often make the game look boringly simple.

    If you've ever told yourself you just want to be a better player, this episode will help you define exactly what that means and how to work towards it.

    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

    20 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.