Advantage Net Strength

Advantage Net Strength

By Leanne Watson-CharlesHealth & Fitness
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Advantage Net Strength episodes

  • Episode 289 - Net Strength Q&A - Coaching Big Groups, Body Angle as GD, Balancing Your Week

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:

    • Should I reduce calories when injured if I still want fat loss?

    • How to deliver quality coaching when the group size becomes larger then ideal?

    • How to improve my body angle as a GD. How best to dictate the player to stop them from being an option.

    • Detox juices for a few days. Are they beneficial?

    • Balancing of exercises across a session or the week


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

    33 min
  • Episode 288 - Why I Created Net Strength

    What if getting older isn’t the reason your netball feels harder?

    In this episode, I talk about why I created Net Strength and why I believe so many women are capable of playing better netball in their 30s, 40s and beyond, if they start training properly for the demands of the modern game.

    I share my own journey from playing netball since the age of 9, to only starting strength training in my 40s and now genuinely feeling like I play better than I did in my 20s and 30s.

    We dive into:

    • why netball alone is no longer enough to prepare you for netball
    • how strength training improves performance and reduces injury risk
    • the real reasons so many women feel broken by the end of the season
    • why Net Strength is about more than just gym workouts
    • balancing netball alongside work, kids and real life
    • and why I don’t believe your best netball has to be behind you

    This episode is for every woman who still loves netball and wants to feel strong, capable and confident on court again.

    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

    16 min
  • Episode 286 - Why You’re Always Tired as a Netballer (And What Actually Helps)

    Fatigue as a netballer isn’t always about fitness.

    Sometimes it’s under-fuelling, poor recovery or simply trying to do too much for too long.

    In this episode, I talk about the 3 biggest things that genuinely help fatigue in netballers, especially women balancing training, matches, work, family life and everything else that comes with being an adult athlete.

    We cover:

    • why under-eating is wrecking your energy
    • how life stress impacts recovery and performance
    • why strength training should help fatigue, not add to it
    • signs your body is asking for support
    • practical ways to feel stronger, fitter and more energised on court

    If your legs feel heavy, your motivation is low or netball feels harder than it used to, this episode is for you.

    Because sometimes the answer isn’t “push harder.”
    It’s supporting your body better.

    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

    18 min
  • Episode 284 - Summer Netball Camp

    I’ve just launched something I genuinely wish existed for myself…

    A 2-day summer netball camp for adult netballers.

    And before you think this might not be for youI’ve already been asked if 57 is too old.I’ve been asked if 44 is too old.

    You’re not too old.

    If you play netball, want to improve and actually understand the game better… this is for you.

    In this episode, I break down exactly what the camp involve. From strength & conditioning, skill development and tactical understanding, through to gameplay and in-match feedback. But more importantly, I explain why I’ve created it.

    Because playing netball once or twice a week isn’t the same as training for it.And most adult netballers never get the chance to focus on themselves, their movement, and their understanding of the game.

    This weekend is about changing that.

    It’s not a casual knock about.It’s not for people who don’t want feedback.

    It’s for netballers who want to get better, feel more confident on court and take something back to their club.

    If that’s you… you’ll want to listen.

    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 282 - Self-Compassion vs Letting Yourself Off the Hook

    How do you know if you’re being kind to yourself… or just letting yourself off the hook?

    This is something that came up with one of my clients recently, and honestly, it’s something so many women struggle with, especially when life is busy, energy is low and motivation isn’t exactly flying.

    In this episode, I talk about the difference between real self-compassion and the kind that actually keeps you stuck.

    Because they can sound the same:
    “I’m tired.”
    “I’ll do it tomorrow.”
    “I need a rest.”

    But they don’t lead to the same outcome.

    I break down:

    • Why self-compassion isn’t about choosing the easiest option
    • How to start making decisions that actually support “future you”
    • The question that will help you cut through the noise in the moment
    • How to avoid the all-or-nothing trap and build real consistency

    If you’ve ever found yourself stuck between being too hard on yourself and too easy on yourself, this episode will help you find that middle ground.

    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

    8 min
  • Ep. 281 - Net Strength Q&A - Shin Splints, Protein and Moving Up

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A:


    •⁠ ⁠Shin splints

    •⁠ ⁠How to increase protein intake

    •⁠ ⁠Managing Foot tendinitis

    •⁠ ⁠Worried about moving up a team


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

    27 min
  • Episode 280 - Women Don’t Decline After 35. They De-Train

    In this episode, I’m diving into a belief that so many women over 35 have been sold for years: that feeling slower, weaker or less confident on court must simply be “age.”

    I don’t buy that.

    The truth is, women don’t just decline after 35. Often, they’ve simply stopped training the qualities that make them feel athletic.

    I’m talking about strength, power, speed, deceleration, recovery and the confidence that comes from trusting your body again.

    I share why I’m playing better netball in my 40s than I did in my 20s, how de-training gets mistaken for aging, and what women can do to rebuild the force, intent, and resilience that keep them strong on court and in life.

    If you’ve been wondering whether your best years are behind you, this episode is your reminder that later does not mean lesser.

    Your strongest chapter might still be ahead.

    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

    14 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.