Podcast Episode
Getting in Shape for Rugby is This Simple
The Rugby Muscle Podcast·Rugby Muscle: Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning·14 September 2026·19 min

About this episode
Most rugby players don’t need more training hacks they need to get the basics right. I break down the five things that build real rugby fitness... In this episode: 00:00 Rugby fitness is simple
01:31 Consistency beats gimmicks
02:33 Skylar’s Zone 2 turnaround
05:37 The five essentials
06:19 Aerobic fitness
07:34 Strength training
10:51 Speed work
12:48 Power training
15:41 Movement and mobility
17:30 Stack the basics
18:10 Wrap up
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