The Rugby Muscle Podcast

In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ speaks with Dr. Melissa Davis, an expert in sports nutrition, motivation, discipline, and habit formation. The discussion delves into various aspects of diet and training for athletes, including the importance of habit formation, the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and practical tips for sustaining long-term behavioral changes. Dr. Davis also shares insights from her personal journey and professional experiences, making this a must-listen for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction

01:19 Melissa Davis' Journey into Sports and Science

02:08 Success in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

03:44 Transition to Full-Time Coaching

05:30 Evidence-Based Habit Building

06:24 The Psychology of Fat Loss and Habit Building

19:17 Importance of Intrinsic Motivation

51:17 Habit Stacking and Practical Tips

56:42 Quick Fire Questions and Conclusion

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This Rugby Muscle podcast dives into a Q&A session taken from the Skool group, focusing heavily on powerlifting and rugby training. The host and guest discuss a variety of topics including session timing and format, CrossFit for kids, mindset and performance strategies, and training structure for adolescents. Additionally, insights are shared on optimizing training split across the day, along with a decent level of bants.

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00:00 Introduction and Q&A Setup

01:13 Podcast Platforms and Audience Insights

02:44 Rugby and YouTube Algorithm Challenges

03:44 Fan Reactions and Sports Fandom

04:54 Q&A

05:24 Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training

15:07 Mindset and Performance Resources

25:03 CrossFit for Kids and Teens

25:59 The Importance of Physical Literacy

27:24 Gymnastics for Youth Development

28:45 Basic Movements and Strength Training

29:59 Building a Strong Foundation

31:24 Long-Term Athletic Development

35:03 Balancing Training and Recovery

37:24 Effective Training Strategies

43:13 The Role of Aerobic Fitness

44:28 The Benefits of Napping

49:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Beatriz joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast to discuss women's rugby S&C, nutrition and her experience playing rugby around the world and now venturing out into other pursuits including BJJ where she is now a high-level competitor.
For those that don't know, she is also behind the scenes in many of the weekly operations for Rugby Muscle, if you enjoyed this podcast let us know and we can make her a regular guest and even potentially utilize her in a coaching capacity in the future.
ENJOY!

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Nic Gill joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast for a special chat. He is the current S&C for the New Zealand All Blacks, and has been with them for 15 years at this point including 2 World Cup titles.
He is also still involved in education, coaching other sports and is an athlete himself, performing amazingly well in Ironman triathlons. 

This was a fascinating chat and you're sure to love this one.

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Big update for the Rugby Muscle Podcast and Rugby Muscle overall. I think you'll like it

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Today's podcast is a conversation with multi-sport athlete and Rugby Muscle member Carrim. Find out his journey that led him from olympic hopeful to a late entry to rugby and pursuing a new path in the shape of Grenada Rugby in the Rugby Americas North competition. Expect to get insights on what carries across from soccer and athletics to rugby, how it feels to be completely new, the struggles of managing a full time job along with rugby, fitness development and extra admin that goes along with it.

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Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast addresses the crazy link between training for health, longevity and anti-aging and rugby strength and conditioning. Expect to learn the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of not just training to be a rugby player, but being a rugby player.
I really hope you find this episode useful and if you do, please share it with give it a like, comment and let me know and share it with a friend.

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Timestamps:
0.00 Introduction
1.04 What is longevity training?
2.15 Fundamentals of aging and Mental and emotional health
3.49 Why train for longevity?
5.27 Strength Training
6.36 Cardiovascular training
8.23 Max output
9.58 Balance training
11.55 Mental health
12.26 Concussions and Physicality
14.20 Motivation 
15.15 Primal
16.02 Rugby is the best
17.27 Mindset

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Today Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly is back on the Rugby Muscle Podcast, in this episode expect to understand ways to get better at rugby, including improving your skills, technical and tactical abilities and of course your strength and conditioning.
This podcast also goes into the coaching science in why popular coaches are different from effective coaches, and how you might be able to tell the difference.
There's also a discussion on the recent guidelines released from World Rugby about the male and female coaching styles and why World Rugby maybe made a mistake.

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If you're a rugby coach, check out Dan's site which is a fantastic resource for drills, games, plays and knowledge
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If you want to lose fat, build muscle and build an impressive, athletic physique - this episode is for you. Expect to find out the mindset you need to take, what you need to pay attention to for your nutrition, how to organize and approach your training, supplements and much more.


Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Mindset
2:35 Nutrition
3:08 Tip 1
4:17 Protein and calories
7:20 Build Muscle and Lose Fat
10:14 Training
11:25 My mistake in the past (regret)
12:23 How much muscle to gain? And how?
14:41 Weekly Split
15:41 Sleep
16:19 Touch Rugby and Sevens
17:27 Supplements
17:58 Plan
18:41 Motivation




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Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries. 

0:00 Intro
1:28 Joel's background
5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone
9:11 Making mistakes and getting started
14:00 Social media rant
20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros 
29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape
34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness"
36:56 Best split for in-season rugby?
44:45 In-Season vs Off-Season differences
51:10 Tracking key lifts
1:01:14 Tracking too much data
1:07:21 Wrap up

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As an aside - The Podcast server asked to write our show-notes... here they are 😂

Have you ever witnessed an amateur rugby player's metamorphosis into a strength and conditioning guru? This time on Rugby Muscle Podcast, we're graced by the presence of Joel Harris from Strength Solution. He pulls back the curtain on his personal evolution within the sport, shedding light on the stark contrasts between professional and grassroots training. His narrative is a gripping one, shaped by his family's deep rugby roots and his unabating quest to enhance training approaches across all levels.

Joel and I get candid about the rigorous discipline required to excel both on the pitch and in life, reflecting on the transformative journey from casual gym-goer to disciplined athlete. We take a critical look at the flood of fitness advice on social media, dissecting how the quest for quick fixes and sensationalism can lead many astray. There’s an art to navigating these waters, and we’re here to chart the course, discussing the need for training regimens that honor the individuality of each player’s journey.

Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of programming for rugby fitness, stressing the importance of data in driving coaching decisions and athlete progress. It's not just about lifting heavy; we analyze the nuances of key lifts and how they can be powerful indicators of overall performance enhancement. As we consider off-season training strategies and the vital role of setting measurable goals, we leave no stone unturned, providing listeners with a holistic view of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of rugby strength and conditioning.

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