The Rugby Muscle Podcast Dr Mike Israetel - Training Balance, Recovery & Being an Athlete
Aug 29, 2024
Dr. Mike Israetel, a fitness expert and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, shares his wealth of knowledge on training for athletes. He emphasizes the balance between strength training and rugby skills, highlighting the significance of managing recovery and training volume. The conversation also touches on nutrition strategies tailored for athletes, the psychological aspects of training, and the key principle of consistency over perfection. Dr. Mike advocates for fostering a love for training to enhance performance and resilience in competition.
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Managing Training Volume
- Know your maximum recoverable volume through trial and error by gradually increasing training.
- Track your training to understand your limits and adjust accordingly for optimal performance.
Keep Training Records
- Record your training, including sets, reps, and overall intensity.
- This helps understand training loads and make adjustments based on recovery and upcoming events.
Tracking Rugby Training
- Track both weight training and sport-specific training to understand the combined load.
- Adjust your weight training based on the intensity of your sport-specific sessions.