Throws:

Due to Covid-19 this page can be subject to change

At EUAC we have a small group of throwers, ranging from beginner to advanced, lead by our Throws Secretary Alice and Throws Coach John. We train together several times a week, both together with the rest of the club, as well as some separate, more throws specific sessions. Please join our throws specific facebook group for regular updates.

Typical Week for a Thrower:

This shows the weekly program tailored to throwers. You are very welcome however, to only join the sessions you want to, or come along to any other session run by the club.

Monday:

Circuits

Time: 20:45-22:00

Location: Studio @ Pleasance Gym

The session is be led by our three training secs: Ailsa, Thomas, and Alice. Once in the session, expect a warm-up and dynamic stretching before the real circuits start.
The session itself is very accessible for all, and one of our most popular every week. It is a HIIT-style circuit which mostly involves compound movements including variations suitable for all levels of fitness. This session will benefit you regardless of your goals: from keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level. Those in attendance will learn how to perform these exercises correctly, and follow a progressive plan that will adapt as their fitness levels do.

Circuits - Virtual

Time: 20:45-22:00

Location: At home

For those unable to join us in person for various reasons, please join us for Monday circuits from wherever home may be for you!
Those joining on Blackboard Collab will be met with our Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer Scott or one of our other committee members who will be leading you through the session at the same time as those in the gym.

Tuesday:

Casual S&C - Throws

Time: See throws facebook group

Location: Pleasance Gym

Our throwers meet up once a week in the gym for a casual extra S&C session and a good chat. Alice, our Throws Secretary, leads the session but it is very open for you to do what you want. As there is no weightlifting coach, please only preform movements you are comfortable with. Time is decided weekly based on peoples avaliability.

Wednesday:

Track

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location: Saughton Sports Complex

This session costs £3 per session or £20 for a track card with 10 sessions. We meet at Bristo Square from 14:10 for the 14:24 No.2 Bus, or at the track itself at 15:00. All athletes must travel there at their own expense. The session shall be led by our Throws Coach John, who is a qualified level 3 athletics coach, and Alice, our resident Throws Sec who is a talented discus thrower herself.
Our throws session is for everyone from those competing at an international level to those who have never held an implement before. The varied sessions mostly work around training the specific muscle groups and developing the correct technique used to throw in a variety of disciplines within throwing.

Thursday:

Circuits

Time: 18:15-19:15

Location: Salle Gym @ Pleasance Gym

The session is be led by our three training secs: Ailsa, Thomas, and Alice. Once in the session, expect a warm-up and dynamic stretching before the real circuits start.
The session itself is very accessible for all, and one of our most popular every week. It is a HIIT-style circuit which mostly involves compound movements including variations suitable for all levels of fitness. This session will benefit you regardless of your goals: from keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level. Those in attendance will learn how to perform these exercises correctly, and follow a progressive plan that will adapt as their fitness levels do.

Circuits - Virtual

Time: 18:15-19:15

Location: At home

For those unable to join us in person for various reasons, please join us for Monday circuits from wherever home may be for you!
Those joining on Blackboard Collab will be met with our Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer Scott or one of our other committee members who will be leading you through the session at the same time as those in the gym.

Friday:

Strength & Conditioning

Time: 19:15-20:45 (Beginner) & 20:30-22:00 (Intermediate/Advanced)

Location: Free Weights @ St Leonard's Land

The session will be led by our Strength and Conditioning Coach Calum Meston, who is a Level 4 Coach for Weightlifting alongside many other impressive qualifications.
Our Strength and Conditioning sessions are for athletes of all disciplines: from experienced Olympic weightlifters to those who have never lifted a weight before. The discipline-tailored sessions are offered in the following forms: sprints/jumps; middle distance; throws; and general, with the last aimed at all-round athletes or those completely new to weights. This session has tremendous benefits for all our members. S&C is for EVERYONE and we cannot stress this enough. While this style of training may seem daunting for those unfamiliar with it, we assure you that anyone can do it (we all started somewhere to whether that was at 12 or 22!). The benefits include injury prevention; improved speed; endurance; strength; mobility: and most importantly the knowledge to safely perform weight training yourself, which will come directly from learning under our coaches. From keeping fit at University having never done athletics before, to continuing to compete at a high level, or even sharpen up your conditioning for another sport our coaches will guide you to success.
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