The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Today's podcast is a conversation with multi-sport athlete and Rugby Muscle member Carrim. Find out his journey that led him from olympic hopeful to a late entry to rugby and pursuing a new path in the shape of Grenada Rugby in the Rugby Americas North competition. Expect to get insights on what carries across from soccer and athletics to rugby, how it feels to be completely new, the struggles of managing a full time job along with rugby, fitness development and extra admin that goes along with it.Carrim's story with Rugby Muscle is here:https://rugby-muscle.com/athletes/Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Follow Carrim, his progress and Grenada rugby on the instagrams belowhttps://www.instagram.com/flashbrownehttps://www.instagram.com/GrenadaRugbyhttps://www.instagram.com/maroonsrugbySupport the show

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast addresses the crazy link between training for health, longevity and anti-aging and rugby strength and conditioning. Expect to learn the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of not just training to be a rugby player, but being a rugby player.I really hope you find this episode useful and if you do, please share it with give it a like, comment and let me know and share it with a friend.Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Timestamps:0.00 Introduction1.04 What is longevity training?2.15 Fundamentals of aging and Mental and emotional health3.49 Why train for longevity?5.27 Strength Training6.36 Cardiovascular training8.23 Max output9.58 Balance training11.55 Mental health12.26 Concussions and Physicality14.20 Motivation 15.15 Primal16.02 Rugby is the best17.27 MindsetSupport the show

Today Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly is back on the Rugby Muscle Podcast, in this episode expect to understand ways to get better at rugby, including improving your skills, technical and tactical abilities and of course your strength and conditioning.This podcast also goes into the coaching science in why popular coaches are different from effective coaches, and how you might be able to tell the difference.There's also a discussion on the recent guidelines released from World Rugby about the male and female coaching styles and why World Rugby maybe made a mistake.Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/If you're a rugby coach, check out Dan's site which is a fantastic resource for drills, games, plays and knowledgehttps://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/Support the show

If you want to lose fat, build muscle and build an impressive, athletic physique - this episode is for you. Expect to find out the mindset you need to take, what you need to pay attention to for your nutrition, how to organize and approach your training, supplements and much more.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:09 Mindset2:35 Nutrition3:08 Tip 14:17 Protein and calories7:20 Build Muscle and Lose Fat10:14 Training11:25 My mistake in the past (regret)12:23 How much muscle to gain? And how?14:41 Weekly Split15:41 Sleep16:19 Touch Rugby and Sevens17:27 Supplements17:58 Plan18:41 MotivationRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries. 0:00 Intro1:28 Joel's background5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone9:11 Making mistakes and getting started14:00 Social media rant20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros 29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness"36:56 Best split for in-season rugby?44:45 In-Season vs Off-Season differences51:10 Tracking key lifts1:01:14 Tracking too much data1:07:21 Wrap upFollow Joel on IG:https://www.instagram.com/joelharries.strengthsolution/Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/ As an aside - The Podcast server asked to write our show-notes... here they are 😂Have you ever witnessed an amateur rugby player's metamorphosis into a strength and conditioning guru? This time on Rugby Muscle Podcast, we're graced by the presence of Joel Harris from Strength Solution. He pulls back the curtain on his personal evolution within the sport, shedding light on the stark contrasts between professional and grassroots training. His narrative is a gripping one, shaped by his family's deep rugby roots and his unabating quest to enhance training approaches across all levels.Joel and I get candid about the rigorous discipline required to excel both on the pitch and in life, reflecting on the transformative journey from casual gym-goer to disciplined athlete. We take a critical look at the flood of fitness advice on social media, dissecting how the quest for quick fixes and sensationalism can lead many astray. There’s an art to navigating these waters, and we’re here to chart the course, discussing the need for training regimens that honor the individuality of each player’s journey.Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of programming for rugby fitness, stressing the importance of data in driving coaching decisions and athlete progress. It's not just about lifting heavy; we analyze the nuances of key lifts and how they can be powerful indicators of overall performance enhancement. As we consider off-season training strategies and the vital role of setting measurable goals, we leave no stone unturned, providing listeners with a holistic view of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of rugby strength and conditioning.Support the show

Diet and nutrition for rugby players is a huge part of the equation when it comes to becoming your best. Whether you're trying to lose some fat, gain muscle or just perform at your best week in week out these 5 rules should help you cut through the BS and move forward in alignment with your goals0.00 - Intro1.05 - Food is Everything3.09 - Rule 1 (BIG)5.23 - Story time10.54 - Rule 213.45 - Rule 316.27 - Rule 419.52 - Rule 522.22 - Wrap up.. thank you!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast features Colin Johnson, a coach finishing his Masters in coaching science. He is also TJ's former captain from the team he coached and now the coach of that same team.This discussion unpacks a debate surrounding fitness integration into rugby coaching, offering insights from their experiences as coaches of amateur teams.Perfect for coaches, players, and rugby enthusiasts, this episode highlights innovative approaches to enhancing rugby performance through focused fitness training.0:00 Introduction2:00 Coaching styles and why it's important5:00 Different feedback for different players   8:40 BIG DISCUSSIONShould fitness be done at rugby training? How?55:50 What is the role of the coach as a whole?1:02:40 Most important attribute as a coach? 1:16:12 Conclusion: Recap and teaser for future topics.Support the show

All about the foundational things if you really want to lose fat, gain muscle and look better this summer!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

If you want to save time in the gym, this podcast is for you. These time saving tips will allow you to get your workouts in more efficiently AND give you better progress than before.A big mistake is trying to match the training schedules of the pros who train up to 8-15 times a week for S&C. For you, you need something more efficient.0.00 Intro2.49 Save time w/ Warm Up5.00 Use Density Training7.36 Contrast Training9.48 Timed rest periods11.46 Supersets, Bi-Sets, Giant Sets13.50 Myo-Reps17.10 Focussed Time Blocks18.45 Big Conditioning Tip20.49 Isolation Work22.30 The MOST IMPORTANT TIPRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

You want to sprint faster? You want to develop line-breaker, defender beating, line-leading speed? Well you're in the right place here with the Rugby Muscle Podcast.Today's pod talks through all the basic things you can do (way simpler than most make it) to get faster for your matches.You'll learn- why speed isn't really developed in the gym- why most players get their speed training wrong- a really good place to start- a super-convenient hack for doing your speed training in-season.Check the links below and join the revolution:Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Muscle - Year-round world-class Rugby S&C for all situationshttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/To join the next free Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABSupport the show