Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning

The Rugby Muscle Podcast

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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.

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Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning

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#86 - All about injuries - Why we get them, how to prevent them, how to recover from them and develop your physique 06.11.2018 35:57

So as the title suggests, in this episode TJ and Nick discuss everything there is in general to do with injuries, including: - Why we get injuries - What types of injuries you can and cant prevent - How to stop injuries from happening - What to do whilst injured - How to get back from injuries super fast This is a often misunderstood area of both rugby and fitness in general and we hope that...

#85 Listener Q&A - Squats, Flexibility, Olympic Lifts, Specific Work and Mistakes 01.11.2018 32:33

So in today's episode TJ is joined again by Big Nick to answer 5 random questions from listeners. They are: Best squat variation for rugby players? I know you’re not a mobility guy, but how can I get more flexible hamstrings? Best alternatives to cleans/snatches etc? My gym doesn’t allow you to drop weights Any specific gym work for a scrum half? What’s the biggest mistake most rugby playe...

#84 Recovery Basics and Principles for In-Season Athletes and Guys Who Train HARD 30.10.2018 42:22

Finally, we get to wrap up the Basics and Principles Series (or do we?!). In this episode, TJ and Big Nick run through the basics of recovery, this does not mean just foam rollers, vibrating foam rollers, lacrosse balls, buffers, myofascial release, ice baths, cold showers and recovery pants. This is talking about the recovery needs and purposes in-season and out of season, why you might NOT want...

#83 How To Train - Training Principles and Basics That Apply To Every Athlete and Human 25.10.2018 29:49

In today's Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ is back again with fellow coach big Nick and the guys are continuing the basics and Principles series with today's pod all about training, specifically for rugby but also to be able to burn fat, build muscle and look good naked. The guys put forth the idea that there is no "right or wrong" when it comes to training, just principles. This give...

#82 The BEST Diet - Nutrition Principles to build muscle and torch fat 23.10.2018 38:29

In today's episode TJ is joined by fellow coach Nick Whiteman to discuss how you can get the best diet. Rather than randomly mention fashionable foods though, the boys give you a run down of what are the most important things that you have to pay attention to in order to get the best results. We outline them in the order that you need to see them going from most important to least important. ...

#81 - Get Actual Results Yourself - How To Use This Podcast and All Information To Better Yourself 18.10.2018 17:23

The world's number 1 Rugby Fitness Podcast is back for a new season of knowledge bombs, expert tips, strategies and information! In today's solo episode we get an introduction of what to expect with the Rugby Muscle Podcast going forward followed by some of the most important fitness information you will ever hear. We have more info and advice than ever before - but how can we use it if...

#80 – How To Peak Your Body For Game Time – A Full 7s Tournament Guide 23.05.2017 31:51

Hello. This week’s Rugby Muscle Podcast is all about how to get the best from yourself. If you only have 14 minutes in a game of 7s you need to make sure you are completely prepared to smash it. That’s why TJ and Alex go over how you should prepare for tournaments, starting with the […] Support the show

#79 – 7s Season! – How To Get Fit and Fast To Play The Game 18.05.2017 36:04

Hey there bud. This episode is all about fitness and speed. Specifically, indeed we’re talking about the game of rugby 7s, we discuss some misconceptions and then the best way that you can train to be a beast. Agility Drill Video Support the show

#78 – Goal Setting – 6 Common Mistakes and How To NOT Make Them 16.05.2017 14:18

Hey there. OK, so this was a video that I made in January. You’ll hear that I do a giveaway in it. It’s not fair to leave you guys out right?!? We’ll do it with you Podcasters too! All you need to do is post your goal on my Accountability Instagram post. Go straight to IG […] Support the show

#77 – Rehab From Injury to Rugby – The ACL Injury 12.05.2017 51:25

Whaaatsaaap. The boys are back again in quick succession to bring you another IN DEPTH Podcast. This time TJ and Alex talk knee rehab and prehab. Something that is easy to overlook but SO INFLUENTIAL on your long term playing career. We discuss steps you need to take if you find yourself with an injury […] Support the show

#76 – Alcohol and Rugby – Will Booze Make You Fat, Slow and Weak? 10.05.2017 43:48

heyheyhey. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast goes in depth about a crucial part of rugby – Drinking. TJ and Alex talk about how Alcohol can affect the body, common misconceptions and offer a bunch of ideas that can really help you out as a rugby player and in your pursuit to become a beast! Support the show

#75 – Muscle Gaining For Rugby – Why? and How? 04.05.2017 42:54

Hola. In today’s episode (that is late by a day) TJ and Alex talk about making gainz. That is hypertrophy, that is adding muscle mass to the body. We went from point to point rather quickly with some of them being half-points and others being counter-points, this makes it difficult to make a list of […] Support the show

#74 – Fat Loss Tips for Rugby Players and Anyone Finally Wanting Results 02.05.2017 29:22

Well…. that was kinda odd! Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast features only TJ discussing his top fat loss tips. We know the obvious – we need to burn more than we eat, we need protein, we need carbs, we need some fat. But why do so many people fail? The answers to this question and more […] Support the show

#73 – 7 Suggestions For An Awesome Off Season 27.04.2017 29:57

Hi There. So, off season is here and that means some time away from having 15 blokes trying to hit you as hard as they can for 80 minutes every week. Awesome. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast is somewhat off the cuff and has TJ and Alex make a bunch of suggestions to really make your […] Support the show

#72 – Inside the Rugby Performance Coaches Mind – A Roundtable Q&A 25.04.2017 44:11

Bonjour. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast features TJ and Alex being joined once again by our boy Speedy! The boys end up doing a bit of the old “inside the actor’s studio”-type deal where seemingly simple questions have us going quite deep. The questions we went through were What 1 thing would you have done differently […] Support the show

#71 Lions, Dedication, Crossfit, Getting Strong and More with High Performance Coach Khrys Speed 20.04.2017 45:00

Hey bud. Today on the Rugby Muscle Podcast we are joined by High Performance Coach Khrys Speed. It’s difficult to put a title/theme to this Podcast because it certainly goes everywhere. After a brief chat about the Lions, we discuss: – The will and desire to win – Passion and commitment to sport – Other sports […] Support the show

#70 – 4 Huge Strength and Conditioning Mistakes 17.04.2017 38:30

oh hey. Today’s Rugby Muscle Podcast has TJ and Alex discussing big mistakes that all players and gym goers are known to make. It’s easy to commit these mistakes if you take all the info from a generic fitness standpoint, so here we are to give you a helping hand. The mistakes are Running before […] Support the show

#69 – We Were Wrong?! Thing We’ve Changed Our Mind On 13.04.2017 31:12

Yo! So today’s Podcast started out as Alex looking to discuss more off-season recommendations. His intention was to then get into a discussion about how we’ve changed our mind since we made these recommendations last year. I (TJ) probably misinterpreted what he meant and ended up making the Podcast all about what we’ve learned/discovered recently and […] Support the show

#68 – Tools To BOOST Your Training. What Pieces Of Kit Do You Need? 11.04.2017 39:20

Whats up? In today’s Podcast, we discuss what tools you can use to get even more out of your regular gym experience. Are all of these necessary? Maybe not. Could they all have their place? You Bet! Below is a list of the tools we discussed, and if you check them out on rugby-muscle.com there’ll be […] Support the show

#67 – More Of Your Training and Diet Questions Answered! 06.04.2017 38:05

Find the Rugby Muscle BEAST Program here: http://tjstrength.com/guides/ Oh hey. Today’s Podcast has the TJ and Alex answer a bunch of questions sent in by listeners. In typical Rugby Muscle Podcast fashion we give some in-depth answers that you may not WANT to hear, but what you NEED to allow you to make the best progress […] Support the show

#66 – A Chat With Munster Academy Player Fitzy 04.04.2017 32:41

Hey bud. Today’s episode is a little different. Yes, it’s still full of expert advice but not just from us. We’re joined by young athlete Daragh who’s been making outstanding progress as an athlete to secure a spot in the Munster Academy. We talk about how/why he started, what his training looks like, what his […] Support the show

#65 – Popular Dieting Strategies – Why They Work & Will They Work For You? 30.03.2017 36:30

Yep, we’re back. Today’s podcast has TJ and Alex discussing popular diets including: Vegan / Vegetarian Paleo Intermittent Fasting No Carbs After 5pm Bro Eating Every 2 Hours IIFYM You know this Podcast by now, it’s not just a case of saying if they work or not. It’s about WHY they work. What do they […] Support the show

#64 – Keto / Low-Carb Dieting For Rugby Explained. Why It works, And Why It Doesn’t 28.03.2017 25:46

Why hello there. Thank you for joining us on this fine day for another fine Rugby Muscle Podcast. Today the boys planned on discussing a bunch of different diets and how they can or cannot work for rugby… but low-carb and keto myths had to be destroyed so this whole Pod ended up being dedicated […] Support the show

#63 – The NEGATIVE of “Hustle”. Auto-Regulation and Force Plates 23.03.2017 35:44

Hi everybody!! Today’s episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast has us joined again by Sam Portland, who has come to rain knowledge and wisdom down on you boys, so I hope you have your umbrellas! We speak about a work/life balance, something Sam has really paid attention to recently to help him become a better […] Support the show

#62 – Speed Discussion and Coaching Life w/ Sam Portland 21.03.2017 36:25

What’s up you nuttaz?! The boys are back in town with another Pod to water that little seed in your brain that wants to become a beast. Today, we have another special guest. Sam Portland, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ealing Trailfinders RFC. We discuss with Sam how his path led him from coaching his Mum […] Support the show