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Netball Victoria supports #HerMoJo - a gentle 'nudge' to help get more women & girls, more ACTIVE!

So you want to get into netball.

So you’re interested in playing netball but don’t know where or how to start? This great video from Netball Victoria breaks down the process of learning into a step by step guide so you can easily playing today.

Netball victoria have prodcued this fab guide for girls who want to play - or just get familiar with NETBALL. MORE INFO from Netball Victoria 

So why not join in? Keep active during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Find your NETBALLMoJo

WSNet HerMoJo programme supports the INF Creating Choices with NETBALLMoJo - more info:

• WSNet's work in Africa - HERE
• International Netball Federation - #CreatingChoices programme - HERE
• NETBALLMoJo - written by key contributors around the world is designed to help girls overcome many of the issues they face in both western and 'third world' communities starting out in netball. 
• Order you copy here - www.wsnet.co.uk/netballmojo

International – we’re currently working to get NETBALLMoJo translated (into Zulu, Xhosa, Swahili etc.) and digitised. Keen to work with UK NGBs and International Federations to help get the ‘Empowerment through Sport’ message across. Digital editions can be distributed virtually free (e.g. 50 Rupees) and delivered directly, circumventing local (often misogynistic) prejudices – we believe that gives WSNet a unique momentum that can really change the lives of girls in both western and 'third world' countries. If you can help please email paul.r@wsnet.co.uk with your interest.

Background to Women’s Sports Network
Is a self-funded, cooperative network of groups and individuals working independently as associates and part-time volunteers. It is a not-for-profit community approaching one hundred thousand worldwide. Crystallising the issues & coordinating opportunities around WomenSport & Fitness by working in partnership with commercial/NGBs/educational/Charity organisations to raise the profile of WomenSport & SportsWomen. Advocating better access to Sport/FITNess, alleviating gender-bias and empowering women & girls through sport & fitness in their everyday lives.

Promote your video on #WSNetTV Send a link to jo.c@wsnet.co.uk with some info about your exercise/coaching programmes.

Have you seen MoJoManuals? FOOTBALLMoJo, LACROSSEMoJo, ROWMoJo, NETBALLMoJo – www.WSNet.co.uk/MoJoManuals

MoJoManuals addressing the wide range of issues which teenage girls face as they engage in competitive sport. Predicated on 'Physical Literacy' but also cover a range of other emotive issues such as: body image, diet, fit or thin, social media, training with menstruation, coaching style etc. – which impact how girls engage/drop out of sport – and potentially go on to be elite athletes and confident, mature young women outside of sport.

Follow @WSNTVi on Twitter for updates on ALL WSN-TV On-Screen programmes.

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Players Fitness & Performance supports #HerMoJo - a gentle 'nudge' to help get more women & girls, more ACTIVE!

ACL recovery programme for women & girls. Scroll for all six videos.

#1 Anatomical Makeup

The Q-Angle is the relationship between the hips and knees. It is more pronounced in females because their hips are designed to be child-bearing.

Unfortunately, this angle from the hip to the knee puts girls at much higher risk for tearing their ACL and having other knee injuries.
But, fear not...there are solutions and injury prevention modalities you can learn below.
 
#2 Flexibility and Mobility
 
In a lot of ways, girls are more flexible than guys. It is a good thing for moany girls have hypermobile knees for example, which gives them the ability to hyperextend their knees. Again, not a good thing when it comes to jumping (I.E. netball players) or even accelerating from a stopped position (I.E. a lacrosse player attacking a ball after the draw).
 

 
Again, there are viable solutions every female athlete can do to strengthen the knees and counteract some of the unnecessary mobilities and flexibilities they have.
  
#3 Hormonal Changes 
 
Research shows that the hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can put them at a higher risk of injury. Check our article on training & menstruation. Now you know why, and you are asking yourself, “How can I give my daughter the best chance of AVOIDING the season and possible career ending ACL Tear?”

There are 6 exercises every female athlete should be doing year round to keep their knees resilient and injury-free.
 
Most of them they can do on their own with little to no equipment.
 
1) Clam Shell - WATCH on YouTube
This exercise will strengthen the glutes big time, which are the top muscles that stop the knee from caving in. The motion works directly against the inward force that causes ACL injuries.

 
2) Double Leg Bridge w/mini band - WATCH on YouTube
This exercise has multiple benefits. It is going to make you a lot faster, plus it will strengthen hamstrings AND glutes to further stabilize knee and hips.

 
3) Single Leg Step Behind - WATCH on YouTube
This one looks 10X easier than it is. To truly go all the way down and up, without the knee caving in and without pushing off the bottom pad, requires a ton of strength from the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. This one builds off the previous two.

 
4) Hex Bar Deadlift- 2-3 sets of 5-7 reps in-season - WATCH on You Tube
The hex bar allows athletes to achieve the optimal deadlift position without putting their lower back at risk (opposed to a barbell deadlift). This exercise not only reinforces all of the muscles and movements from above, but it is a total body exercise that also incorporates a lot of upper body. Highly effective for performance and ACL prevention when done correctly.

  
5) Mini Band Side Steps- 2-3 sets of 10 reps in-season - WATCH on YouTube
This one works the athlete in movement. Most ACL injuries come from cutting and changing direction. By doing the stationary side steps first, you are priming the body to withstand the knee from diving in when you go to plant and cut. 

 
6) Single leg box jump stick - WATCH on YouTube
This is the highest level of difficulty of the six exercises, which means it is also the most effective and beneficial when done correctly. You will want to build up to this one, starting out with double leg jumps and landings before progressing to single leg. A female athletes ability to decelerate and keep the knee from wiggling is KEY to preventing ACL injury.

You can do a few of these exercises on your own with zero equipment. Make sure you are doing them correctly and with control.  More from Player's Fitness & Performance - HERE

So why not join in? Keep active during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Promote your video on #WSNetTV Send a link to jo.c@wsnet.co.uk with some info about your exercise programme.

Have you seen MoJoManuals? FOOTBALLMoJo, LACROSSEMoJo, ROWMoJo, NETBALLMoJo – www.WSNet.co.uk/MoJoManuals

MoJoManuals addressing the wide range of issues which teenage girls face as they engage in competitive sport. Predicated on 'Physical Literacy' but also cover a range of other emotive issues such as: body image, diet, fit or thin, social media, training with menstruation, coaching style etc. – which impact how girls engage/drop out of sport – and potentially go on to be elite athletes and confident, mature young women outside of sport.

Follow @WSNTVi on Twitter for updates on ALL WSN-TV On-Screen programmes.

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Lorna Jane supports #ACTIV8afriend - a gentle 'nudge' every month to help get more women, more ACTIVE

• Lorna Jane is a world-leading activewear brand empowering women to live their best life through Active Living. Two decades after pioneering a revolution in fitness and fashion, our core identity remains the same. Lorna Jane is not simply a clothing label; it is a way of life.  The story began 26 years ago when founder and Chief Creative Officer, Lorna Jane Clarkson, single handedly revolutionised women’s fitness clothing and began building the active living category.
• Lorna Jane’s award winning Activewear brand is now available in the United Kingdom following the launch of our flagship store in Covent Garden, London, featuring an Active Living Room. We also offer the wonderful range of high quality Lorna Jane activewear products on House of Fraser online and following launch our brand new online store, www.lornajane.co.uk, we plan to also open concessions in selected Debenhams stores and website.
• We are on a mission to empower every woman to lead her best life through Active Living.

More info on Lorna Jane HERE  - Follow on Twitter - @LornaJaneUK

How can you #ACTIV8afriend? 

Most women only need a 'nudge' to get more active - so WSNet runs a monthly #ACTIV8afriend programme on social media.  Why don’t you join us on the 'eighth' of each month and invite a friend, rellie or neighbour to join you at your class . . . or for a run.  If you run a #FemaleFriendly class/club - offer a discount, voucher, BOGOF . . .or just a FREE session if people bring a friend.  You get more folk joining your sessions - we get more women more ACTIVE.

So why not join us? 
Keep the spirit of @WomenSportsWeek & #ThisGIRLCan alive #ACTIV8afriend - once a month on the 8th! 
More info HERE - and don't forget our FREE #FemaleFriendly activity-finder - ACTIVEMapX - HERE - 32,000 people are now listed - are you?

Promote your video on #ACTIV8TV? Send a link to jo.c@wsnet.co.uk with some info about your club/class. 

Follow @WSNTVi on Twitter for updates on ALL WSN-TV On-Screen programmes.

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Nettyheads supports #HerMoJo - a gentle 'nudge' to help get more women & girls, more ACTIVE!

This Caterpillar Drill is the ideal ballwork drill for your u10 yrs netball players !! 

Nettyheads is an Australian netball training organisation. Nettyheads provides a platform through coaching and mentoring programs, for young girls to shape their learning, enjoyment, and love of sport. With the ultimate aim to produce capable netballers and quality people.

Follow them on Instagram: @nettyheads
Like them on Facebook: Nettyheads

So why not join them? Keep active during the Coronavirus outback.

Promote your video on #WSNetTV Send a link to jo.c@wsnet.co.uk with some info about your exercise programme.

Have you seen MoJoManuals? FOOTBALLMoJo, LACROSSEMoJo, ROWMoJo, NETBALLMoJo – www.WSNet.co.uk/MoJoManuals

MoJoManuals addressing the wide range of issues which teenage girls face as they engage in competitive sport. Predicated on 'Physical Literacy' but also cover a range of other emotive issues such as: body image, diet, fit or thin, social media, training with menstruation, coaching style etc. – which impact how girls engage/drop out of sport – and potentially go on to be elite athletes and confident, mature young women outside of sport.

Follow @WSNTVi on Twitter for updates on ALL WSN-TV On-Screen programmes.

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Jane Dowling and Dr Renee talk about menopausal exercise and HRT

This week Dr Renee meets menopause blogger and life coach, Jane Dowling. She is a clinical exercise practitioner and menopause advocate. Her blog offer's advice and can be found at www.menoandme.com. Jane regularly shares great advice on her popular Instagram page @menoandme .

Here they discuss the many benefits of exercise in menopause, impacting on bone, heart and brain health as well as improving mental health. Jane runs frequent Menopause Day's - more info here - menoandme.com. 

Come along to meet others embroiled in the menopause, listen to inspirational speakers including Jane Lewis talking vagina's, Dr Renee on menopause & HRT and Jane talking exercise. On the day join the fun and simple exercise that will be at everyone's level. There will be snack and a goody bag.

Ted Talk:

This is the Ted Talk Jane mentioned. https://youtu.be/BHY0FxzoKZE

MenoMoJoTV - find yours, follow us (@MenoMoJoTV) for daily updates on new videos supporting you & your menopause - Advice, support & guidance. A joint initiative by The Women's Sports Network in partnership with Menopause Matters magazine (@menomatters) supporting women in being more ACTIVE during their menopause.

Your Video on @MMTV - Free to our 100k followers!!

If you would like your MenoVideo to appear on MMTV – please submit a link to Katie on info@wsnet.co.uk and we will distribute it to our 100k followers at no charge.

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Does drinking caffiene affect your menopause?

Dr. Stephanie Faubion discusses a Mayo Clinic study, published by the journal Menopause, which found an association between caffeine intake and more bothersome hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women. The study also showed an association between caffeine intake and fewer problems with mood, memory and concentration in perimenopausal women, possibly because caffeine is known to enhance arousal, mood and attention. This is the largest study to date on caffeine and menopausal symptoms.

Drinking caffeine may worsen the hot flashes and night sweats that affect roughly two-thirds of women as they go through menopause, new survey data suggests.
"While these findings are preliminary, our study suggests that limiting caffeine intake may be useful for those postmenopausal women who have bothersome hot flashes and night sweats," said researcher Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Women's Health Clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mi

But caffeine -- a stimulant found in coffee and colas -- appears to have a different effect on women beginning the transition into menopause (known as perimenopause). In their case, caffeine might boost their mood, memory and concentration, the survey suggested.
The findings, published online July 23 in the journal Menopause, stem from a Mayo Clinic poll of more than 1,800 menopausal women conducted between 2005 and 2011. Symptoms were compared between caffeine users and nonusers.

Read more - HERE

MenoMoJoTV - find yours, follow us (@MenoMoJoTV) for daily updates on new videos supporting you & your menopause - Advice, support & guidance. A joint initiative by The Women's Sports Network in partnership with Menopause Matters magazine (@menomatters) supporting women in being more ACTIVE during their menopause.

Your Video on @MMTV - Free to our 100k followers!!

If you would like your MenoVideo to appear on MMTV – please submit a link to Katie on info@wsnet.co.uk and we will distribute it to our 100k followers at no charge.

Follow @WSNTVi on Twitter for updates on ALL WSN-TV On-Screen programmes.