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.
Episodes
303 episodes
Evolving in USA Women's Rugby: The Ambitious Amateur Journey of Kirsten Kilfoyle
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, Kirsten Killfoyle shares her journey from playing in a social team to participating in competitive and national levels. She discusses the challenges and achievements throughout her rugby car...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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1:31:04
Footy Hacks with Elijah Taylor - Tough Rugby Lessons You Need To Know
This Rugby Muscle Podcast welcomes Elijah Taylor, a professional rugby league player known for his time with teams like New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers, and the creator of 'Footy Hacks' on social media.Elijah shares insights o...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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1:06:17
3 Critical Rugby S&C Questions You MUST Ask For Effective & Efficient Training
This episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast dives into three crucial questions every rugby player should ask to optimize their strength and conditioning program. Expect ot learn the importance of envisioning how you want to play, how ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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16:08
In-Season S&C for Amateur Rugby Players - Guide & Examples
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, you'll learn about the importance of in-season training for rugby players and debunk common misconceptions. Discover strategies for integrating strength, conditioning, and skill training during the s...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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20:37
Science-Based Fitness is Killing Your Progress - Here's Why
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, you'll learn how the science-based fitness industry can overwhelm and mislead athletes, leading to stagnated progress. Where all this information comes from, where the science can mislead and lead to...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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20:05
Dr Mike Israetel - Training Balance, Recovery & Being an Athlete
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, we revisit an insightful interview with fitness expert Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Mike, known for his Renaissance Periodization YouTube channel and various fitness apps and books. You're going t...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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53:19
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 le...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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54:41
Unlocking Sport Science for Amateur Rugby Players w/ Caradoc Conditioning
Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ discusses rugby strength and conditioning with Jake Colley Davis, aka Caradoc Conditioning. Topics include effective training methods, injury prevention, aerobic fitness, and balancing strength with rugby s...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:23:31
New S&C Methods and Proven Strategies for Pro & Amateur Rugby Players w/ Coach FMT
This Rugby Muscle Podcast is a thought-provoking chat with Fraser Murray aka Coach FMT. Explore the intricacies of rugby training with insights on data-driven coaching, balancing in-season and pre-season programs, and the integration of flywhee...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:27:19
Sports Nutrition for Athletes: Motivation, Discipline, and Habits with Dr. Mel Davis | Rugby Muscle
In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ speaks with Dr. Melissa Davis, an expert in sports nutrition, motivation, discipline, and habit formation. The discussion delves into various aspects of diet and training for athletes, including t...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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1:00:19
Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training, Youth Training and more Q&A w/ Alex
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, minds...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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49:25
Mrs Rugby Muscle - 4x National Rugby Champion, Women's S&C, Being a Hybrid Athlete
Beatriz joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast to discuss women's rugby S&C, nutrition and her experience playing rugby around the world and now venturing out into other pursuits including BJJ where she is now a high-level competitor.For those ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:07:36
All Blacks Head of S&C Nic Gill - Fitness & Strength Across Modern Rugby
Nic Gill joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast for a special chat. He is the current S&C for the New Zealand All Blacks, and has been with them for 15 years at this point including 2 World Cup titles.He is also still involved in education, coa...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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53:13
BIG NEWS - Rugby Muscle Podcast Update
Big update for the Rugby Muscle Podcast and Rugby Muscle overall. I think you'll like itRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Join the Ru...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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12:28
Latecomer's Rugby Adventure: Caribbean Dreams, Juggling Work & Progress w/ Carrim Browne
Today's podcast is a conversation with multi-sport athlete and Rugby Muscle member Carrim. Find out his journey that led him from olympic hopeful to a late entry to rugby and pursuing a new path in the shape of Grenada Rugby in the Rugby Americ...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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1:13:27
Longevity Training = Rugby S&C - Train for health, fitness and lifespan
Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast addresses the crazy link between training for health, longevity and anti-aging and rugby strength and conditioning. Expect to learn the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of not just training to be a rug...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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18:36
Dan Cottrell: Popular vs Effective, Coaching Skills/Tactics, Males/Females
Today Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly is back on the Rugby Muscle Podcast, in this episode expect to understand ways to get better at rugby, including improving your skills, technical and tactical abilities and of course your strength and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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56:21
Off Season Fat Loss and Muscle Gain for Rugby Players
If you want to lose fat, build muscle and build an impressive, athletic physique - this episode is for you. Expect to find out the mindset you need to take, what you need to pay attention to for your nutrition, how to organize and approach your...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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19:38
Pro vs Grassroots Training, Classic Mistakes, "Hybrid Athletes" and more w/ Joel Harries
Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries. 0:00 Intro1:28 Joel's background5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone9:11 Making mistakes and getting started14:00 Social media rant20:00 Biggest...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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1:09:27
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5 Rules to Fix Your Nutrition for Rugby Performance
Diet and nutrition for rugby players is a huge part of the equation when it comes to becoming your best. Whether you're trying to lose some fat, gain muscle or just perform at your best week in week out these 5 rules should help you cut through...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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22:50
Should Fitness Be Done at Rugby Training?! Coaching Discussion w/ Colin Johnson
Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast features Colin Johnson, a coach finishing his Masters in coaching science. He is also TJ's former captain from the team he coached and now the coach of that same team.This discussion unpacks a debate surrounding...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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1:16:38
Lessons from coaching Huge Fat-Loss Transformations (PODCAST ONLY repost)
All about the foundational things if you really want to lose fat, gain muscle and look better this summer!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-mu...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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29:50
10 Training Tips for Rugby Players Short on Time - Be Efficient with Rugby S&C
If you want to save time in the gym, this podcast is for you. These time saving tips will allow you to get your workouts in more efficiently AND give you better progress than before.A big mistake is trying to match the training schedules of...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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25:19
How To Get FASTER For Rugby - Develop Real Game Speed in 20 minutes!
You want to sprint faster? You want to develop line-breaker, defender beating, line-leading speed? Well you're in the right place here with the Rugby Muscle Podcast.Today's pod talks through all the basic things you can do (way simpler than...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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19:44
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Top 5 Power Training Methods for Rugby Players
Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast delve into the top 5 training methods to unleash your power on the field. You'll get guides on all methods, including sets, reps, time and when/how to use themPlease help the show grow by giving us a 5 star revi...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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21:54
