The Rugby Muscle Podcast

This Gets You Fitter for Rugby Than Any Finisher

• Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning • Season 11 • Episode 2

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Rugby fitness training isn't just about feeling exhausted. Discover why those short gym finishers might actually be wasting your time and what you should prioritise instead for better pitch performance. 

In this video, we break down why standard metabolic conditioning circuits or quick bike sprints at the end of a weights session fail to build the true aerobic base required for an 80-minute rugby match. 

We also look at how to properly balance your strength and conditioning program, and introduce a genuinely useful alactic power option if you only have a few minutes to spare.

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