Legendary All Blacks S&C Coach - Dr. Nic Gill on Strongest Players, Tips for Longevity & More!

Dr. Nic Gill is the All-Blacks strength and conditioning coach He got appointed in 2008 and has been in the role ever since- through 4 RWC campaign, 4 coaches and at the time of recording this, 212 test matches.To enjoy that sort of longevity at this sort of level you have to be one thing- the best!Worth a mention- in his spare time he participates in physically grueling Ironman events (Details below about his exciting new “Race Ready Endurance” business). This episode is chock full of good stuff, like longevity tips we can all benefit from and the importance of strength training for everyone.You’ll get a glimpse into the mindsets of some of the greatest All Blacks who have ever played from the guy who has seen it all. If you are a rugby player who is keen to reach your full potential check out Rugby Ready:https://www.rugbyready.ca/IG: @RugbyreadyAnd JUST REALEASED especially for endurance enthusiasts who want coaching, injury prevention, strength tips, and just good advice from one of the best in the business:https://rugbyready.typeform.com/rrenduranceIG: @Racereadyendurance****Thanks to Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode.Gilly has been aware of the awesomeness of Radix for years. Its only now the rest of us weekend warriors are learning about this incredible Kiwi company taking on the world. There freeze dried meals are simply incredible- they taste impossibly good. And all you have to do is rip the bag open, pour some water in and eat. I smash a few of them each week.But it’s the protein powder from Radix that I have daily. Every morning. Bookmark their page and check out their incredible products. Once you become a Radix customer, you will be a fan for life.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/****This episode is ALSO bought to you by Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favor. Head to their website to request a meeting with a Generate adviser. These guys are great, they make it super easy and they do all the heavy lifting for you:https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domA copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.