Strength and conditioning training based on muscle movements rather than muscle groups
Simon Nainby
Rugby reacts to the proposed under 18 tackling ban
Allyson Pollock, Professor of Public Health Research and Policy, has written an open letter to UK and Irish Government Ministers calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played…
How to get strong for rugby – fast!
This article outlines a fool-proof way for any rugby player to attain that base-level strength quicker than ever before… Strength is not the Holy Grail for optimising performance but it…
Speed kills: the three keys to developing blistering rugby speed
If you remember one thing about this article make it this: speed is the most important physical quality you need to succeed in rugby. Strength may get all the accolades…
Gym Rules Part II
Check out Part I here 6. Maximise your time – Use the big lifts – You can train every major muscle and movement pattern if you use the compound lifts (those…
The need for speed
Leicester and England centre Dan Hipkiss reveals how speed is the key to leave the opposition behind To maintain your speed throughout the season, you need to work on your leg strength…
The TRX Factor
If you travel a lot or want the convenience of being able to train at home without filling your living room with machines, then suspended body-weight training could be the…
Top Tips from the Fitness Factory
BACK IN the spring 2008, Rugby World invited readers to apply for a place in our new Fitness Factory. We chose six players and put them on a three-month fitness…