Posts Tagged ‘rugby’
How to get big for rugby
How Can I get Bigger for Rugby?
I was working with a group of young players this week- pretty new to physical training.
Speed Training: co-ordination versus strength.
Adjusting the dials for your athlete
When looking at a new athlete and their running, I try to assess whether we can improve speed through co-ordination training or strength training, or both.
I use the analogy of having two dials with the athletes: they both are necessary, but we adjust one at a time according to the athlete’s needs.
Read MoreBite Size Agility
I am trying to make agility workouts more frequent, more specific and a lot shorter in duration than has previously been done for the athletes I work with.
Strongman Training with Glenn Ross
Grip is a tough thing to train. “A shin bone takes 4 hours to cook” according to Glenn Ross, and the forearm is just as tough. Grip can be trained specifically 3 times a week, at the end of your normal workout.
Read MoreRugby Games and Drills: Book Review
Rugby Games and Drills
Written by RFU National Academy Fitness Advisor Simon Worsnop this book has over 115 training exercises for improving technique, tactics and fitness.
The book is split into 10 chapters:
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