Introduction A general warm up can be used to increase the core temperature of the body consisting of general running, stretching and dynamic range of motion exercises. However, the latter stage of the warm up can be made more productive by incorporating drils that aid in technical development or specificaly lead into the type of speed or agility session to be performed. The folowing drils are some examples of drils to use in the warm up that have a specific focus. Where possible they can be … [Read more...] about Speed & Agility Training for Rugby – The Warm Up – Damian Marsh
Archives for March 2018
Week 14 – Your Workout of the Week
another variation on what Jim Schmitz wrote in Milo this quarter: … [Read more...] about Week 14 – Your Workout of the Week
EPOC is the Answer
Ashley Jones Head Strength Coach Crusaders Super 14 Rugby Lose Fat and Maintain/Build Muscle After almost 30 years in the fitness and sports performance areas, it is still the simple things that elude most people in their quest for results they want. Intensity is and always will be the key for those who have a training age from which to cope with the severity of workouts that will garner the best results. … [Read more...] about EPOC is the Answer
14 Week Strength Cycle Based on 4 days
By Steve Thompson Hi Team, I have put this training program together for myself and my training partner so i thought it would be a good template to post on Getstrength. Cycle starts Monday I will let you know how it goes on the GS Forum under training logs. https://getstrength.com/strength-training-logs/679-14-week-strength-cycle-based-4-days.html I completed a similar strength cycle about 10 years ago and had very good result. Program based louie Simmons and Westside Barbell … [Read more...] about 14 Week Strength Cycle Based on 4 days
Interview with Simon Kent Strength & Conditioning Coach Auckland Rugby
Name: Simon Kent Profession: Strength & Conditioning Coach Team: Auckland Rugby … [Read more...] about Interview with Simon Kent Strength & Conditioning Coach Auckland Rugby
Rugby Program
Rugby Ashley Jones Common Injuries/PrevalenceGarraway et al (2000) concluded in a study of professional rugby players, that an injury occurred for every 59 minutes of play and that the majority of injuries were to the knee, hip and thigh. In a New Zealand study (Bird et al, 1998), the injury rate was cited as 10.9 injuries per 100 player games. The lower limb was most injured both in games and during practice, with the most frequently occurring types of injuries, sprains and strains. It is … [Read more...] about Rugby Program
“A ten-person painting”. PART 2 – CULTURE By John Rahme.
“What is it that you see when you look at the painting? what story does the painting tell you?” I asked the gentleman sitting opposite of me in my lounge room. Sitting in the lounge room with a gentleman who has being a client of mine for the last couple of months, who’s profession is an athlete. We were going through their belief and his belief system, which he had developed from a very young age from all different influences and encounters. We were in the process of defining or re defining … [Read more...] about “A ten-person painting”. PART 2 – CULTURE By John Rahme.
Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1
By Dr. Daniel Baker, Strength Coach, Brisbance Broncos Rugby League Club Unless you are a showboat, the reason to lift weights is to improve performance (sports peformance or health/fitness performance for life in general). The Australian Strength & Conditioning Assocation (ASCA) has determined that there are 5 desired outcomes of a lifting routine aimed at improving sports performance. They are 5a; Improved body/limb/joint Control and Stability 5b; Increased generalized … [Read more...] about Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1
Week 27 – Your Workout of the Week
Hey guys well this was a good day, just about to do some hot and colds and I have a Sanyo team ten pin bowling tournament tonight so hopefully I will not seize up by then haha: … [Read more...] about Week 27 – Your Workout of the Week