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.
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
Understanding Proper Training, Nutrition and American Amateur Rugby w/ Sean Kilfoyle
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, Sean Kilfoyle, a high level player from the US joins the podcast.
Expect to understand the discovery of S&C, the difference it can make in rugby performance, and how it differs at differing levels, from being a college kid, to a busy finance professional pursuing a "hobby" to the highest level possible.
Sean really shares his experiences, training philosophies, nutritional insights, and the challenges faced while striving for rugby excellence in the United States. Listen to learn more about Sean's dedication to playing and coaching rugby, along with his thoughts on the growth and challenges of the sport in America.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:28 Early Rugby Journey
04:18 Rugby Aspirations and USA Camps
08:05 Challenges in Professional Rugby
13:35 Strength and Conditioning Beginnings
22:44 Post-College Rugby and Training
27:59 Joining Rugby Muscle
30:24 Biggest Lesson from Rugby Muscle Coaching
33:58 Nutrition Lessons and Misconceptions
43:13 Balancing Rugby and Life
50:25 Future Plans in Rugby