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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.

The Rugby Muscle Podcast Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning

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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.

    Off Season Fat Loss and Muscle Gain for Rugby Players

    Off Season Fat Loss and Muscle Gain for Rugby Players

    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 Intro
    1:09 Mindset
    2:35 Nutrition
    3:08 Tip 1
    4:17 Protein and calories
    7:20 Build Muscle and Lose Fat
    10:14 Training
    11:25 My mistake in the past (regret)
    12:23 How much muscle to gain? And how?
    14:41 Weekly Split
    15:41 Sleep
    16:19 Touch Rugby and Sevens
    17:27 Supplements
    17:58 Plan
    18:41 Motivation




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    Pro vs Grassroots Training, Classic Mistakes, "Hybrid Athletes" and more w/ Joel Harries

    Pro vs Grassroots Training, Classic Mistakes, "Hybrid Athletes" and more w/ Joel Harries

    Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries. 

    0:00 Intro
    1:28 Joel's background
    5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone
    9:11 Making mistakes and getting started
    14:00 Social media rant
    20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros 
    29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape
    34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness"
    36:56 Best split for in-season rugby?
    44:45 In-Season vs Off-Season differences
    51:10 Tracking key lifts
    1:01:14 Tracking too much data
    1:07:21 Wrap up

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    https://www.instagram.com/joelharries.strengthsolution/



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    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.
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    5 Rules to Fix Your Nutrition for Rugby Performance

    5 Rules to Fix Your Nutrition for Rugby Performance

    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 goals


    0.00 - Intro
    1.05 - Food is Everything
    3.09 - Rule 1 (BIG)
    5.23 - Story time
    10.54 - Rule 2
    13.45 - Rule 3
    16.27 - Rule 4
    19.52 - Rule 5
    22.22 - Wrap up.. thank you!


    Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching
    https://rugby-muscle.com/elite/




    For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint
    https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB




    Team Rugby Muscle
    https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/
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    • 22 min
    Should Fitness Be Done at Rugby Training?! Coaching Discussion w/ Colin Johnson

    Should Fitness Be Done at Rugby Training?! Coaching Discussion w/ Colin Johnson

    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 Introduction
    2:00 Coaching styles and why it's important
    5:00 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.
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Lessons from coaching Huge Fat-Loss Transformations (PODCAST ONLY repost)

    Lessons from coaching Huge Fat-Loss Transformations (PODCAST ONLY repost)

    All about the foundational things if you really want to lose fat, gain muscle and look better this summer!

    Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching
    https://rugby-muscle.com/elite/


    For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint
    https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB


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    https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/
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    • 29 min
    10 Training Tips for Rugby Players Short on Time - Be Efficient with Rugby S&C

    10 Training Tips for Rugby Players Short on Time - Be Efficient with Rugby S&C

    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 Intro
    2.49 Save time w/ Warm Up
    5.00 Use Density Training
    7.36 Contrast Training
    9.48 Timed rest periods
    11.46 Supersets, Bi-Sets, Giant Sets
    13.50 Myo-Reps
    17.10 Focussed Time Blocks
    18.45 Big Conditioning Tip
    20.49 Isolation Work
    22.30 The MOST IMPORTANT TIP



    Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching
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    For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint
    https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB


    Team Rugby Muscle
    https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/
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    • 25 min

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