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…
Taking Part
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…
Care to Prepare
The day before a game I set the alarm for 9am, so I get a bit of a lie-in. For breakfast I’ll have porridge with fruit, and maybe some yoghurt,…
Gym Rules Part I
My Gym, My Rules! Follow these simple gym rules to be a better player 1. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance – Making sure you are adequately fuelled and hydrated should…
The optimum recovery
Wasps and England scrum-half Joe Simpson talks us through his post-match fitness routine… As soon as I come off the pitch, I have a recovery shake to replace fluids and…
Seeing is believing if you want to succeed
How to program your mind for mental fitness to make your dreams come true A LEADING brain training coach has explained how the power of the mind inspired hero Ronan…
Should you be taking Creatine?
Taking creatine to enhance fitness and performance has become second nature for a lot of professional players. Former England team nutritionist Roz Kadir explores the pros and cons of this…
A head for heights
Nobody can know how big a part altitude played in the Lions’ downfall this summer. But certainly the decision to play Tests in Pretoria and Johannesburg, 6,000ft above sea level,…
Eat Right, Play Better!
Eating the right food, particularly pre- and post-match, can help optimise your fitness and reduce recovery times. This is particularly helpful towards the end of the season, when you might…
Make the most of Half Time
Half-time can provide a crucial ten to 15 minutes for teams to regroup and refocus. It can be a turning point in any game. A team that wasn’t performing well…