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The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
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Rugby Gym Programs: Why 90% Are Flawed (Here’s How to Fix Yours)
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Optimizing a Real Rugby S&C Program In this episode, I break down a real rugby strength and conditioning program sent in by a listener. I talk about the balance between keeping training simple enough to be consistent, but complex enough to actually work. I go through each part of the program—from warm-ups to main lifts and conditioning—explaining w…
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The REAL Difference Between Off Season, Pre Season and In Season S&C
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Optimizing Off-Season, Pre-Season, and In-Season Training for Amateur Rugby Players In this episode, I explain how to train smart through the off-season, pre-season, and in-season as an amateur rugby player. I break down why pro-level S&C plans don’t work for most people and share a realistic year-round approach to strength, fitness, and performanc…
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The TRUTH About Flexibility in Rugby, Zone 2 & More - Rugby Muscle Q&A
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In this Rugby Muscle podcast episode we've got listener questions about zone 2 calculations, effective aerobic training strategies, best ways to improve flexibility for older athletes, and how to maintain fitness while recovering from an injury. Join Team Rugby Muscle https://rugby-muscle.com/team Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&C http…
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Is This ONE Law Killing Your Rugby Strength & Conditioning Progress?
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Many rugby athletes find themselves falling for this law with their strength and conditioning, it's a very easy mistake to make and never recognise... hence this podcast where you'll understand how focusing on specific metrics, like penalties or weight targets, can sabotage overall performance, and outcomes. Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me f…
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The BEST Way to Build POWER, STRENGTH and CONDITIONING Simultaneously
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To play your best Rugby you need to be fit, but you also need to be big, strong and powerful. In this episode you'll learn how you can do that within a single week and become a weapon of a rugby player Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&C https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa Join Team Rugby Muscle https://rugby-muscle.com/team 00:00 Introduction:…
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15 Reasons Why Your Off-Season Training Sucks
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, we'll go through 15 common mistakes that rugby players make during their off-season training, preventing them from achieving optimal results. To apply for one of the limited spots for 1on1 Off-Season Coaching: https://rugby-muscle.com/cta-6551 To join Team Rugby Muscle https://rugby-muscle.com/team 00:00…
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The BEST way to train in the Gym for Rugby Contact
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You want to dominate contact in rugby? You're in the right place, in this Rugby Muscle Podcast expect to learn the common misconception when it comes to building a strong collision-ready frame, and the main concepts used within Rugby Muscle to have athletes win rucks, turn over ball and just boss the tackle area! Get personalised 1on1 Coaching from…
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Unstoppable Rugby Specific Fitness - My 3 Stage Process Revealed
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Most rugby conditioning routines fail to translate to game time performance. This Rugby Muscle Podcast will go through progressive conditioning plan that balances low-intensity aerobic work with high-intensity interval training to ensure players stay fresh and perform optimally on the field. GET THE 12 WEEK CONDITIONING PROGRAM HERE https://rugby-m…
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Why Rugby Coaches Need to Stop Doing S&C in Team Sessions
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This Rugby Muscle Podcast will discuss exactly why rugby teams should not be doing fitness in team sessions and why rugby coaches should not take responsibility for their teams strength and conditioning Team Rugby Muscle - access 20+ full programs for all levels, schedules and abilities https://rugby-muscle.com/team Get personalised 1on1 Coaching f…
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We Make Amazing Progress Without Spending Forever in the Gym - Here's How (10 tips)
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You want to get strong, fit, fast and explosive, and avoid injuries? And do so whilst spending LESS time in the gym? You're in the right place. This podcast will show you 10 different ways athletes within Rugby Muscle save time, but get better results than ever. Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa Team Rugby Muscle https:/…
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12 Lessons from 12 Years of Coaching Rugby S&C
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DM me "Team" to join the Team Rugby Muscle Priority list and get 50% off when we launch https://www.instagram.com/rugbymuscle/ 12 key lessons learned from 12 years of coaching rugby players in strength and conditioning, these drawn from real-world experience with amateur and semi-professional athletes, focusing on practical advice such as in-season…
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The Reason Why GREAT S&C is NOT About Perfect Workouts
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In this Rugby Muscle Podcast understand the real answer to a common question about workouts, explore various aspects of training, including strength, speed, aerobic conditioning, and mobility (bit of a rabbit hole). As usual, no fluff, no bs, just real-talk. 00:00 Introduction and Listener Question 00:23 Podcast Welcome and Announcements 01:24 The …
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What is the BEST Training Split for Rugby Players?
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, you’ll understand what the best training split is for you as a rugby player and as an individual. You’ll also get to pick up a couple hacks along the way, so pay attention and enjoy! Rugby Muscle 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB Te…
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10 Game-Changing Tips for Rugby Players to Maximise Performance
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, expect to learn 10 big tips to improve your rugby performance. Rugby Muscle 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB Team Rugby Muscle https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/ 00:00 Introduction to the Rugby Muscle Podcast 00:43 10 Game Changing …
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Stop Copying Other Sports If You Want to Dominate Rugby
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It’s very easy for rugby players to get caught up copying training methods from CrossFit, Hyrox, bodybuilding, powerlifting, or endurance running and expecting to perform better on the pitch. Following them blindly will leave you frustrated, sore, and missing key gains that actually matter for the game. In this Rugby Muscle Podcast you understand w…
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Why Your S&C Work for Rugby Leaves You Wrecked (& How to Find Balance)
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Balancing all your S&C work as a rugby player can be really tough, and it can really leave you feeling sore, beat up and like you’re swimming up stream. In today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast you will learn the truth about how you should organize your rugby training program to get the most. Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/aaa For…
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The Truth About Fat Loss Workouts for Rugby Players
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Lets talk about fat loss workouts for rugby players. What should you do to really shed those extra pounds and improve performance on the field? Let's take a look on this Rugby Muscle Podcast For early access to The Rugby Athlete Forge, message me here https://www.instagram.com/rugbymuscle/ Join the Rugby Muscle Community! https://www.skool.com/rugb…
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Revolutionizing Rugby Speed, Strength & Conditioning (and why) - with Sam Portland
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This Rugby Muscle Podcast is a chat with Sam Portland, a strength and conditioning expert who focuses on debunking common myths in the world of team sports. Sam highlights the importance of individualized training systems, touches on the inefficiencies and flawed metrics in current strength and conditioning programs, and advocates for a more holist…
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Evolving in USA Women's Rugby: The Ambitious Amateur Journey of Kirsten Kilfoyle
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, Kirsten Killfoyle shares her journey from playing in a social team to participating in competitive and national levels. She discusses the challenges and achievements throughout her rugby career, including overcoming cancer, integrating into a high-level team, and emphasizing the joy and importance of pla…
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Footy Hacks with Elijah Taylor - Tough Rugby Lessons You Need To Know
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This Rugby Muscle Podcast welcomes Elijah Taylor, a professional rugby league player known for his time with teams like New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers, and the creator of 'Footy Hacks' on social media. Elijah shares insights on mental and physical skills crucial for aspiring players, emphasizing accountability, humility, and the importan…
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3 Critical Rugby S&C Questions You MUST Ask For Effective & Efficient Training
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This episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast dives into three crucial questions every rugby player should ask to optimize their strength and conditioning program. Expect ot learn the importance of envisioning how you want to play, how to maintain training consistency, and how to examine the necessity of each training component. Listeners are encouraged…
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In-Season S&C for Amateur Rugby Players - Guide & Examples
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, you'll learn about the importance of in-season training for rugby players and debunk common misconceptions. Discover strategies for integrating strength, conditioning, and skill training during the season while effectively managing fatigue. Practical examples of training splits are provided to help playe…
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Science-Based Fitness is Killing Your Progress - Here's Why
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, you'll learn how the science-based fitness industry can overwhelm and mislead athletes, leading to stagnated progress. Where all this information comes from, where the science can mislead and lead to confusion and paralysis by analysis. 00:00 Introduction 02:59 The Problem with the Fitness Industry 04:43…
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Dr Mike Israetel - Training Balance, Recovery & Being an Athlete
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, we revisit an insightful interview with fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Mike, known for his Renaissance Periodization YouTube channel and various fitness apps and books. You're going to love it. The discussion covers practical advice for managing training volume in multi-sport athletes like rugby p…
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Understanding Proper Training, Nutrition and American Amateur Rugby w/ Sean Kilfoyle
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In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, Sean Kilfoyle, a high level player from the US joins the podcast. Expect to understand the discovery of S&C, the difference it can make in rugby performance, and how it differs at differing levels, from being a college kid, to a busy finance professional pursuing a "hobby" to the highest level possible. …
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