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
Zone 2 for Rugby Players: Your Biggest Questions Answered
Zone 2 training changed the way I coach rugby players. In this video, I explain what Zone 2 is, why it works, and how to actually do it right. I cover heart rate, duration, timing etc. If you want better recovery, more endurance, and real match fitness, this is for you.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:27 Heart Rate Spikes and Zone Two
03:49 Overcoming the Hate for Running
05:55 Using Heart Rate Monitors
07:07 Duration and Frequency of Zone Two Sessions
09:21 Zone Two During the Rugby Season
10:51 Zone Two Feels Too Easy
13:16 Time Management and Zone Two
15:27 The Everlasting Benefits of Zone Two
17:36 Final Thoughts
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