The Rugby Muscle Podcast

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

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast delve into the top 5 training methods to unleash your power on the field. You'll get guides on all methods, including sets, reps, time and when/how to use themPlease help the show grow by giving us a 5 star review, thumbs up and saying hi in the commentsThe 5 methods will be revealed through the video, but may include plyometrics, olympic lifting, contrast training, alactic intervals and ballistic training.0:00 Intro3:25 Method 18:45 Method 211:07 Method 314:34 Method 416:45 Method 519:12 What about bands and chains?To get REEEALLY powerful, 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

Today we go through how to train power as a rugby player, not just looking at exercises you should do, but instead looking at the principles you need to follow if you really want to become explosive and effective on the pitch, and as an athlete.Sure, that might sound pedantic, but it's important because these principles are both more important and easier to adjust and refine that going through difference exercises.This episode might just redefine your approach to power training, setting you on the path to dominating the rugby pitch. EnjoyTo get REEEALLY powerful, 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

If you wanna get jacked and you wanna get strong for rugby, then this is the podcast for you. Let's be clear with this - there are no secrets, how you actually build muscle and strength is actually really simple. Ridiculously simple. For rugby players it gets a little hairy when it comes to what managing the structure of it all. So that's what we'll discuss todayRugby 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