The Rugby Muscle Podcast

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 difference between amateurs and pros 29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness"36:56 Best split for in-season rugby?44:45 In-Season vs Off-Season differences51:10 Tracking key lifts1:01:14 Tracking too much data1:07:21 Wrap upFollow Joel on IG:https://www.instagram.com/joelharries.strengthsolution/Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/ As an aside - The Podcast server asked to write our show-notes... here they are 😂Have you ever witnessed an amateur rugby player's metamorphosis into a strength and conditioning guru? This time on Rugby Muscle Podcast, we're graced by the presence of Joel Harris from Strength Solution. He pulls back the curtain on his personal evolution within the sport, shedding light on the stark contrasts between professional and grassroots training. His narrative is a gripping one, shaped by his family's deep rugby roots and his unabating quest to enhance training approaches across all levels.Joel and I get candid about the rigorous discipline required to excel both on the pitch and in life, reflecting on the transformative journey from casual gym-goer to disciplined athlete. We take a critical look at the flood of fitness advice on social media, dissecting how the quest for quick fixes and sensationalism can lead many astray. There’s an art to navigating these waters, and we’re here to chart the course, discussing the need for training regimens that honor the individuality of each player’s journey.Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of programming for rugby fitness, stressing the importance of data in driving coaching decisions and athlete progress. It's not just about lifting heavy; we analyze the nuances of key lifts and how they can be powerful indicators of overall performance enhancement. As we consider off-season training strategies and the vital role of setting measurable goals, we leave no stone unturned, providing listeners with a holistic view of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of rugby strength and conditioning.Support the show

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 the BS and move forward in alignment with your goals0.00 - Intro1.05 - Food is Everything3.09 - Rule 1 (BIG)5.23 - Story time10.54 - Rule 213.45 - Rule 316.27 - Rule 419.52 - Rule 522.22 - Wrap up.. thank you!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

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 fitness integration into rugby coaching, offering insights from their experiences as coaches of amateur teams.Perfect for coaches, players, and rugby enthusiasts, this episode highlights innovative approaches to enhancing rugby performance through focused fitness training.0:00 Introduction2:00 Coaching styles and why it's important5:00 Different feedback for different players   8:40 BIG DISCUSSIONShould fitness be done at rugby training? How?55:50 What is the role of the coach as a whole?1:02:40 Most important attribute as a coach? 1:16:12 Conclusion: Recap and teaser for future topics.Support the show

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-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

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 the pros who train up to 8-15 times a week for S&C. For you, you need something more efficient.0.00 Intro2.49 Save time w/ Warm Up5.00 Use Density Training7.36 Contrast Training9.48 Timed rest periods11.46 Supersets, Bi-Sets, Giant Sets13.50 Myo-Reps17.10 Focussed Time Blocks18.45 Big Conditioning Tip20.49 Isolation Work22.30 The MOST IMPORTANT TIPRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

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 most make it) to get faster for your matches.You'll learn- why speed isn't really developed in the gym- why most players get their speed training wrong- a really good place to start- a super-convenient hack for doing your speed training in-season.Check the links below and join the revolution:Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Muscle - Year-round world-class Rugby S&C for all situationshttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/To join the next free Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABSupport the show

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 review, thumbs up and saying hi in the commentsThe 5 methods will be revealed through the video, but may include plyometrics, olympic lifting, contrast training, alactic intervals and ballistic training.0:00 Intro3:25 Method 18:45 Method 211:07 Method 314:34 Method 416:45 Method 519:12 What about bands and chains?To get REEEALLY powerful, check the links below and join the revolution:Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Muscle - Year-round world-class Rugby S&C for all situationshttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/To join the next free Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABSupport the show

Today we go through how to train power as a rugby player, not just looking at exercises you should do, but instead looking at the principles you need to follow if you really want to become explosive and effective on the pitch, and as an athlete.Sure, that might sound pedantic, but it's important because these principles are both more important and easier to adjust and refine that going through difference exercises.This episode might just redefine your approach to power training, setting you on the path to dominating the rugby pitch. EnjoyTo get REEEALLY powerful, check the links below and join the revolution:Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Muscle - Year-round world-class Rugby S&C for all situationshttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/To join the next free Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABSupport the show

If you wanna get jacked and you wanna get strong for rugby, then this is the podcast for you. Let's be clear with this - there are no secrets, how you actually build muscle and strength is actually really simple. Ridiculously simple. For rugby players it gets a little hairy when it comes to what managing the structure of it all. So that's what we'll discuss todayRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

🎥 LIVE Q&A February Edition!Join us for a live Q&A session in February where we'll be answering ALL your questions...In Today's Episode:00:00 Intro 02:44 Do my old times have any meaningful translation to rugby performance?07:20 If done at the correct intensity, should you be able to do aerobic sessions on consecutive days or even on the same days as a strength session without the, that being detrimental to the entire process?13:34 What split do you recommend on a weekly basis, crossfit, cardio, weight training? 15:35 For H I C T. Could you do walking up and down stairs in the house? Just thinking of adaptations if I have a limited kit.20:49 Could you just briefly go over movement quality and what it means in terms of training?21:06 Athleticism is basically movement control(comment bellow and you will be answered in the next live!)Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Join us as we discuss about various training methods to enhance movement quality and athleticism for rugby players. Find out how to incorporate rugby-specific movements into your training routine and take your game to the next level...Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast will go through the traditioning rugby fitness sessions, like the bronco, malcolms, Tabatas etc and establish a complete argument as to why you should NOT be using these sessions if you want to get fitter. Yes, you might see pros use them, but why? and is that of relevance to you?Give this a listen and you'll understand why you do NOT need to do these brutal conditioning methodsTo get REEEALLY fit, click the links belowRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast you're going to understand the 4 conditioning sessions that will get you fit, and performing your absolute best in rugby games.You'll also learn why you don't need any of the other sessions like Broncos etc, but maybe we'll do more on that laterRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Join us as we discuss the crucial role of effective periodisation and planning in maximizing performance and long-term player development in rugby.In this video:00:01 Intro 01:50 Importance of a well-structured training program 04:55 Unnecessary mistakes 07:58 Comprehensive approach 09:07 80/20 principle 14:31 Pre season 21:52 Rugby specificRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Today's episode is a Q&A episode with questions coming in from listeners. How to change your workouts for your position? should you do cardio before weights? How to lose fat but keep muscle whilst eating cafeteria food?Enjoy!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB0:00 Intro1:00 What adjustment of training should I make when I change position from winger to back row?12:30 The S&C coach at my club has us do intense cardio blocks then straight into the weight room afterwards. I would do weights prior to conditioning to maximise my lifts if I had the chance. Does it really matter which way round these activities are performed if performed in the same session?16:45 How would you recommend to try lose body fat whike keeping muscle? But I live on campus where all my meals are cooked for me so it is hard to know what the macros are.Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Most people train in the gym to be better in the gym, but to build athleticism we need to take a different approach. In this episode expect to learn how to build athleticism that you will see on the rugby pitch and will improve your game.We will look into what makes training this way different (better) and what you should be doing with your training. EnjoyRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

I get it, you want to get jacked, you wanna grow muscle, as an unknown philosipher once stated "everybody wanna be a bodybuilder, but don't nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weights"... well, you my friend do wanna lift those heavy ass weights. You know this will help your rugby too. But how much will it help? Especially when you're dealing with intense training, games and limited time in the gym. Well, this podcast will dive into exactly what you should be considering when pursuing these 2 tough hobbies.Get in the best shape for rugby:https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Access the next intake of our free blueprint coursehttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Support the show

A crucial episode in understanding what you need to train in order to improve your physical capability or "strength and conditioning" for rugby. You'll understand the 5 areas that you can train, why and ways to train those... enjoy!Learn how to train these 5 elements in The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/0:00 Intro3:11 The 5 areas of conditioning to train for rugby6:10 Aerobic Conditioning9:36 Strength and size12:07 Movement Quality15:20 Speed18:26 Explosive Power19:58 ConclusionSupport the show

Today we build off of last week's goal-setting mindset and explore one of the most powerful (and understated) processes you can do... setting and tracking performance goals! Learn about the benefits of how to this exact process, why it can benefit your physique, performance and skillset for rugby, and how to adjust for success and failure. Let us know how you enjoy the showRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show

Ok, this is the first stage of how to seemingly develop discipline, motivation and consistency. It's not your normal type of goal setting but it works. Genuinely if you stick with this process, you will make amazing progress over the course of a year. Give this a go and put your goals and tactics in the comments!Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/For The Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABTeam Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/Support the show