It’s the last chapter of the year and as we set the stage for the new year, let’s take a moment to rewind back to the learnings from the current year. We deeply missed seeing our footballers and track & field athletes in action due to the COVID restrictions on sporting tournaments. However, we utilised the time to solidify our athletes’ fundamentals and get them ready to excel at various stages. As we approach the end of the year, we reminisce back on our achievements of the year.
Wondering which is better and which one should you be adding to your training routine? Leandi van Zyl, Strength & Conditioning Expert at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital explains all about core and assistance exercises!
Injury is a part of sports, and it can occur while participating in the sport or during training sessions. To play an active role in speeding up the recovery process, it is critical to learn how to manage injuries. More on injury self-management is explored in our webinar with Nilesh Makwana, Senior Sports Physiotherapist at Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital.
Sports depend on various conditions that include both internal and external factors. A sport such as Hurdles is one that requires participants to enhance their skills by applying several skill sets. In this webinar of the RFYS Athletics Development Series, James Hillier, Head Coach at Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High Performance Center, outlines in detail how to teach Hurdles to young athletes.
The 400m is one of the most competitive sprint events in athletics. The 400m dash is one of track and field's longer sprint events, and it demands athletes to maintain a precise tempo and rhythm in order to achieve maximum speed in one lap. In the webinar session conducted by James Hillier, Head Coach at the Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High Performance Center explains what young athletes in the 14-18 years age group should consider while training for the 400m event.
Being active is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and it impacts an athlete’s performance and development. However, amidst the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, not everyone had access to a fully-equipped gym. In such circumstances. How does one exercise without hampering growth? In the RFYS Athletics Development Series, Leandi van Zyl, Strength & Conditioning Expert at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital discussed how one can engage in strength training without a gym.
Sporting confidence is the mental boost that sets the pace of an athlete’s performance in a competition or an event. Athletes with the right amount of confidence have the ability to believe in their capability to execute their training and preparation. In this webinar of the RFYS Athletics Development Series, Maithili Bhuptani, Sport & Exercise Psychologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, elaborates on how young athletes can build sporting confidence.
Nutrition is vital in building athletes as it aids in the physiological and psychological needs of their growth and well-being. Athletes strive for peak athletic performance in their training sessions and competitions. Planning your diet and striking the right balance of nutrition is essential for daily training and optimal recovery.
The mental wellness of an athlete is crucial for his/her athletic performance. It is important that they train their minds as well as their bodies and learn techniques that can help them stay motivated, focus better, and develop a strong mind-body connection. In this webinar of the RFYS Athletics Development Series, Maithili Bhuptani, Lead Sport & Exercise Psychologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital talked about the different ways athletes can enhance mental health to perform to their fullest potential.