The New Zealand All Blacks will go into this year’s Rugby World Cup as red-hot favourites. So for an insight into their training sessions and for a look at some…
Taking Part
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…
Jonny Wilkinson: How to kick, pass and drop goals
Jonny Wilkinson: How to kick, pass and drop goals Throughout his career Jonny Wilkinson was the consummate professional. His training regime is legendary, kicking penalties on Christmas Day and never,…
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…
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…