Get Fit for Rugby with Regeneration!
Most of us are not full time professionals with the luxury of steam room, saunas and mid-day naps. But there are a couple of useful strategies that you can do TODAY that will dramatically improve your...
View ArticleDynamic Rugby Fitness
One of the ways in which you can boost your rugby fitness is to use small sided games within your training sessions.Do not underestimate the benefits of these:1) They are small so there is no hiding!...
View ArticleOne Piece of Kit that will Transform Your Rugby Fitness
I will remember learning about this piece of kit from coaches Poliquin, Simmons and Richards.Learn about this crucial piece of kit that I have been using to improve my deadlift alone by over 30% in 6...
View ArticleNo Excuses..
When the snow hits (!!!) - Ireland is the RAIN capital of the world - what do you do?Head out and grim and bear it?Here is what I would do and like all good films it is in 2 parts.EnjoyJohnp.s. STILL...
View ArticleMatch Fit in 1 Week
Our scheduling here in Ireland means we sometimes have huge gaps between fixtures.It can spell chaos for our match fitness levels and momentum.No matter what anyone says there is no fitness like match...
View ArticleUnlocking Stiffness in the Muscles
Training + Regeneration = Optimal ResultsHere is how:p.s. you can follow me on twitter (took me a while to get through this whole social networking thing- but I think I am getting the hang of itClick...
View ArticleFrighten Your Team
It has been a while since my last post - I was away last week spending some time with the mad welshman, Phil Richards.after nearly seeing my breakfast after his 'tunnel of love' drill i can firmly say...
View ArticleJust some Random Thoughts Friday
I am off back to the UK this weekend although it is not after nursing more aggravating injuries. we are coming to the end of the season now and the tension is hotting up in the camp.A spate of last...
View ArticleWhat makes a perfect training session?
Is there such a thing? I think there is.Here are my thoughts on the basic principles of a 'perfect training session'1. That it has purpose'why train if you can't gain' and this goes for any type of...
View ArticleThe Best Rugby Performance Aid of All
When you think about it – it is the most obvious and logical step to take when one embarks on any performance'Get Fit for Rugby'related programme.Drink more water.Everyone harks on about it. And to all...
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Training Session
Can Neh Do much with this!I am out of any upper body movements for a few weeks. You dont realise how much you need your grip until it is taken away from you!Worked up to a 3RM on the Back Squat (about...
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Interval Training Session
Had a lot of fun doing a interval session yesterday.It has helped me drop a bit of body fat (about 2 per cent) in two weeks following a surgery. I am now at 11.6%.I performed a 30 minute session with...
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Good News Celebrated with More Squatting
The Blues (my team) did there bit today and missed the relegation play-offs in style.To say it has been a frustrating season this year would be an understatement. If only for a reliable kicker we would...
View ArticleTraining Updates
A good week's training so far with the hand still out of action. Although having the wire out on Monday :)Sunday - dragged the sled for 5 x 100rd pulls as a bit of a active recovery session (just...
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Coaching Call
In this call I outline and answer some pressing rugby fitness issues for coaches and players!- The difference between in-season and off-season - get this wrong and you are in trouble- What to eat for...
View ArticleStrength Levels of a Child
It was a bit of a downer to say the least today. I did my first upper body session in 8 weeks since the end of the season and my hand injury and my strength levels were down 8%.Today' session 10 sets...
View ArticleThe King of the Exercises
I asked one of my staff to do a squat demo and I thought that they did a good job with this.It really is a great exercise for rugby players. There is no hiding with it! Just get under the...
View ArticleToday's Training
I love rolling up the sleeves and getting training people. When you run a business you forget that the trenches is where it all began.So personally AM performed some sprint intervals on the treadmill...
View ArticleWhat the F**K?
It really is a simple game but why, oh why do so many 'gurus' like to complicate the issue with so much emphasis on assistance work and the small matter.It goes back to the 80-20 rule. Simply put 80...
View ArticleShoulder Problems -How to Fix 'Em
Just to prove it isn't that simple some of the time I would like to demo (me as the subject) that injury prevention is much better than trying to pull splinters out of your backside and after last...
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