01452 741711
Masters Athletics - Coaching and Strength and Conditioning
Masters athletics is for those aged 35 and over and is split into 5 year age groups. It is a
fantastic way to test yourself against your age group, have fun and meet new people. You can
take part in any level of competition from local to World, and it is open to all to all levels of
ability. Competitions take place all over the world and it gives an opportunity to travel and do
something different with a great sense of achievement.
We provide coaching and strength and conditioning specific to your age and event/s. You don’t
need to be a member of a club or currently be training in athletics or have even been to an
athletics track since you were at school. The amazing thing about athletics is everyone can
find an event they enjoy and all levels are welcome at masters competitions.
The training is provided by Matt who is a level 4 strength and conditioning coach, performance
level athletics coach, triathlon coach and personal trainer. He has considerable experience
with the masters age group and has trained people to achieve PB’s in numerous events
recreationally and at National and World level. He will use all of his knowledge and experience
to make sure you get the best training for you to achieve your aims.
We provide training as detailed below and we can plan something specific to you, your time,
aims and budget. These include one to one sessions working on strength and conditioning
specific to your event/s, detailed weekly training plans to achieve your ultimate goal, one to
one coaching and training sessions to keep improving your technique, nutrition advice and
email support.
Email info@balance-hf.co.uk or phone 01452 741711 to book an initial free no obligations
meeting or for further information.
Training Plans
In addition to your training we can provide detailed training plans. You will receive a
long term plan which will give an overview of your whole training period up to the
start of your event and throughout your training season. You will receive weekly
plans with each session written in detail for you to carry out. These will be reviewed
on a weekly basis making sure you are meeting your aims.
Training plan prices vary and are based on the number of weeks you require one for.
Please discuss this at your initial meeting.
Technique
The event technique work will take place primarily at Blackbridge Jubilee athletics
track off Podsmead Road in Gloucester. The track is a great venue where we have
access to all required equipment and areas.
Some technique work will also take place in our outdoor training area dependant on
what we’re working on.
Event technique is very important as it doesn’t matter how strong or fit you are if you
can’t do the event technically well you’ll never perform to your full potential. Bad
technique can also be a cause of injuries and pain.
Good technique means you’re efficient, won’t waste energy and use the forces you
create correctly which improves your performance.
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning helps with athletics for many reasons. It isn’t just about
lifting weights but also agility, mobility and motor skills. It helps reduce the chance of
getting injured by working on your body’s ability to deal with the forces you will face.
It makes your events easier and improves your performance as getting stronger
means you produce more force which means less effort and more power and speed.
Your posture will improve as your core and trunk gets stronger. It is such a beneficial
area for all athletics events.
Our strength and conditioning training is specific to you and your aims and ability. It
takes place in our exclusive studio or outdoor training area in Eastington near to
Junction 13 of the M5.
Email info@balance-hf.co.uk or phone 01452 741711 to book an initial meeting or for further information.
Prices
1 hour strength and conditioning and coaching sessions
1 hour - £30
Pay for 10 x 1 hour sessions in advance for only £250, that’s only £25 per session
Off peak rates - Train between 10am and 2pm (Mon to Fri, term time) and save off our usual rates.
Pay for 10 x 1 hour sessions off peak in advance for only £220, that’s only £22 per session
Sessions will be in our exclusive studio or outdoor training area or around the local area depending on the training.
Track sessions - our track sessions are an additional £4 per person payable per session to cover the cost of the track use.
Longer sessions are available, please ask for details.
Training plans - prices vary and are based on the number of weeks you require. Please discuss this at the initial meeting.
