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Strength & Conditioning Coaching

What is strength & conditioning?

Strength & conditioning is a discipline that involves the physical preparation of athletes for sport. Strength training is used to compliment sport specific training by building muscle, increasing strength or developing power. Strength training is periodised to meet the goals of the athlete. The aim in the general preparation phase of the season is to increase muscle mass and general strength. As the athlete moves into the competition phase of the season strength work will focus more and more on the development of power, an attribute required in the majority of sports to some degree.

Conditioning specifically deals with the fitness element of an athletes training. In the general preparation phase of the season, conditioning will generally focus on the development of endurance. As the season progresses conditioning will focus more and more on the development of speed in preparation for competition. Conditioning exercises can often be used to transfer the strength gains developed in the gym into sport specific fitness required for competition. In team sports such conditioning work often takes the form of SAQ (speed, agility & quickness) training.

The type of strength and conditioning exercises and split between the types of training will be dictated by the physiological demands of the sports. Each individual athlete will be individually assessed and a suitable programme will be devised to meet their personal goals, enhance their strengths and develop their weaknesses.

Type of strength exercises used include:

• Back squats - video (1522kb)
• Front squats
• Power clean
• Jerk behind the neck - video (1326kb)
• Snatch - video (662kb)
• Power snatch - video (584kb)
• Hang snatch - image (14kb)
• Push press
• Shoulder press
• Bench press
• Core stability work

Type of conditioning exercises used includes:

• Sport specific exercise (running, rowing, cycling etc.)
• Cross training
• Circuit training
• SAQ training
• Ladder work
• Hurdles
• Recovery training

Why use Oarsome Sport & Fitness strength and conditioning coaches?

Oarsome Sport & Fitness strength & conditioning coaches are fully qualified and experienced in all aspects of physical preparation of the body. Given the complex nature of many of the strength exercises it is important that you have an experienced coach to teach sound technique. By lifting weights with poor technique you may actually be putting your body in greater danger of injury rather than helping to improve performance and prevent injury. Our experienced coaches will ensure that strength and conditioning is integrated in the correct way and that good technique is never compromised.

We also offer pre-arranged discounts on block booking. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.