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The Rugby Muscle Podcast

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.

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The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training, Youth Training and more Q&A w/ Alex

June 27, 2024 • Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning • Season 8 • Episode 4

This Rugby Muscle podcast dives into a Q&A session taken from the Skool group, focusing heavily on powerlifting and rugby training. The host and guest discuss a variety of topics including session timing and format, CrossFit for kids, mindset and performance strategies, and training structure for adolescents. Additionally, insights are shared on optimizing training split across the day, along with a decent level of bants.

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00:00 Introduction and Q&A Setup

01:13 Podcast Platforms and Audience Insights

02:44 Rugby and YouTube Algorithm Challenges

03:44 Fan Reactions and Sports Fandom

04:54 Q&A

05:24 Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training

15:07 Mindset and Performance Resources

25:03 CrossFit for Kids and Teens

25:59 The Importance of Physical Literacy

27:24 Gymnastics for Youth Development

28:45 Basic Movements and Strength Training

29:59 Building a Strong Foundation

31:24 Long-Term Athletic Development

35:03 Balancing Training and Recovery

37:24 Effective Training Strategies

43:13 The Role of Aerobic Fitness

44:28 The Benefits of Napping

49:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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