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Big congrats to squash player Ed who is now 3 x York Open Champion!! Ed has been working hard on developing some high levels of strength and power over the past few years and it’s great to see him reaping the rewards of hard work and consistency! Top work mate! 👍💪 #squash #york #leeds #athleticdevelopment #strengthandconditioning #strength #power #speed #agility #goperformance #goperformanceuk #squats #deadlift #champion https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rrjTinSDx/?igshid=16dijcj9pzqcl

These assault bikes are horrible...apparently 😎 #conditioning #fitness #PT #leeds #york #harrogate (at Weetwood Hall Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8qiTQlH5R0/?igshid=1r3p6i1vaihnc

Last session before half term for the York YAD guys tonight. Good opportunity to try out some new exercises. Big fan of the step up which challenges that single leg stability and strength as you drive up. Top work guys! 👍💪 #youthathleticdevelopment #youthstrengthandconditioning #speed #power #fundamentals #stepups #squats #athletics #youthsports #athleticdevelopment #trackandfield #york #leeds (at York St Johns Sports Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lIbtqHysB/?igshid=16x7yiugr4xqa

I am looking for 5 men aged 25-55 in the Leeds area who are aiming to get leaner, develop strength, get fitter and feel great! I am looking for men who want to: - train like an athlete - build a lean athletic physique - train in a supportive semi-private group environment at a fantastic facility! Places are extremely limited and I’m only looking for 5 men who are ready to make a change today. To apply, fill out the quick survey link in my bio and I’ll be in touch if you meet the requirements #strengthandconditioning #strengthtraining #strength #fitness #health #menshealth #mensfitness #leeds #pt #leedspt (at Weetwood Hall Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HnZAtn-Bw/?igshid=1amhuen8vz9ha

Loved seeing some of the York YAD group in action today at the U15 Northern Athletics comp! My daughter’s getting inspired already! #athletics #youthathleticdevelopment #youthsports #york #nextgeneration (at EIS - Sheffield) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8EwvE9HpAm/?igshid=bgto73z65drq

Find out what Matt Lewis loves (and hates) about training.... Big thanks to @weetwood_hall for their fantastic gym facilities 👍👌 #pt #leeds #strengthandconditioning #lovehate #fun #results (at Weetwood Hall Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CcC6mH36M/?igshid=pn885duytl28

Indoor athletics competition for the York YAD guys this weekend so we kept it nice and simple in the speed section of our session... ✅ reactive accelerations - practicing the key accel positions with a reactive element involved ✅ submax upright running with the wicket drills to reinforce good running mechanics ✅ as always, an emphasis on speed with key jumping movements in the gym ✅ light and fast movements in the gym, whilst ensuring good technique ✅ lots of fun!! #youthathleticdevelopment #youthsports #youthstrengthandconditioning #athleticdevelopment #strengthandconditioning #speed #trackandfield #sprint #athletics (at York St Johns Sports Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BMOh9HmSj/?igshid=bsgsam9dpw51

More great work from the Friday YAD group.... ✅ Thorough RAMP warmup with lots of balance, coordination, skipping, jumping, landing and low level plyo work (all with a big focus on technique) ✅ multidirectional speed tag games that drive intent and develop acceleration, deceleration, cutting, decision making and all in a chaotic environment (as with sport) ✅ athlete to athlete coaching in the gym to ‘learn by teaching/coaching’ ✅ suitable progressions/regressions to allow for a wide range of ages and abilities #youthathleticdevelopment #athleticdevelopment #youthstrengthandconditioning #youthsports #trackandfield #athletics #york #yorkpt #strengthandconditioning #speed #multidirectionalspeed #movement #agility #changeofdirection #fun (at York St Johns Sports Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7vKxWVn-BX/?igshid=yf3ygixnglcv

I almost feel sorry for the @uywrufc team turning up to S&C today. Almost. #strengthandconditioning #strength #power #rugby #squats #lunges #push #pull #rotate #athleticdevelopment #york #uniofyork https://www.instagram.com/p/B7aagsyHtUR/?igshid=irr0604ipqpj

Coaching the all important hinge movement pattern. This can be tricky to grasp for some people (especially young athletes), but it is a super important movement for kids to grasp! #youthathleticdevelopment #youthathletes #youthstrengthandconditioning #youthsports #york #coach #rdl #deadlift #hinge #movement (at York St Johns Sports Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WrY3Enpx9/?igshid=1cmyxckgpgj0n

4 chapters into the Change Maker book by @drjohnberardi Really enjoying the content and how it utilises lessons learnt from other books such as ‘Start with Why’ Highly recommended to any coaches looking to develop their business and coaching 🤓 #fitness #strengthandconditioning #business https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WIBaqBDzK/?igshid=11cabr7prr49h

Absolutely BUZZING after our first session back with the York YAD group tonight!! Such a pleasure coaching this group! Big focus on getting the technique right and WHY we focussing on single leg strength this term! 😁 #youthathleticdevelopment #youthathletes #youthstrengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioning #york #youthsports #trackandfield #speed #strength #squats (at York St Johns Sports Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Jw_2EHaZY/?igshid=1biqajo4bdrg8

Warm up games #warmup #youthathleticdevelopment #youthstrengthandconditioning #york #leeds #strengthandconditioning #athleticdevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CBAarHDtx/?igshid=1wlfp434z32i7

Squat PB! @mattdavelewis #squats #pb #strengthandconditioning #pt #leeds #leedspt #fitfam # https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Xy0CZH_90/?igshid=1dwjp8y7pmpig

Tuesday Youth S&C group in York working on their ninja/Spider-Man landings 🤣 #youthathleticdevelopment #youthathletes #athleticdevelopment #youthstrengthandconditioning #youthsport #jump #jumpandland #spiderman #york #goperformance #pt https://www.instagram.com/p/B6NU6FeHhDD/?igshid=12abw0wcfhl7g