The Rugby Muscle Podcast

Zone 2 for Rugby Players: Your Biggest Questions Answered


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Zone 2 training changed the way I coach rugby players. In this video, I explain what Zone 2 is, why it works, and how to actually do it right. I cover heart rate, duration, timing etc. If you want better recovery, more endurance, and real match fitness, this is for you.


In this episode: 

00:00 Intro

01:27 Heart Rate Spikes and Zone Two

03:49 Overcoming the Hate for Running

05:55 Using Heart Rate Monitors

07:07 Duration and Frequency of Zone Two Sessions

09:21 Zone Two During the Rugby Season

10:51 Zone Two Feels Too Easy

13:16 Time Management and Zone Two

15:27 The Everlasting Benefits of Zone Two

17:36 Final Thoughts


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