Top Preseason Mistakes Rugby Players Keep Making (And How to Fix Them)

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In this episode, I break down the biggest preseason mistakes I see players make. I explain what preseason is really for, how to avoid injury, and how to actually get fit for rugby. I also cover sprint prep, balancing strength and conditioning, and why trying to lose weight now is a bad move.In this episode:00:00 Intro00:58 What Preseason Is For02:26 Common Mistakes04:33 Rugby Skills06:46 Real Rugby Fitness12:15 Strength vs. Conditioning13:40 The Weight Loss Trap15:46 Wrap-UpJoin Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the show

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In this episode, I break down the biggest preseason mistakes I see players make. I explain what preseason is really for, how to avoid injury, and how to actually get fit for rugby. I also cover sprint prep, balancing strength and conditioning, and why trying to lose weight now is a bad move. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:58 What Preseason Is For 02:26 Common Mistakes 04:33 Rugby Skills 06:46 Real Rugby Fitness 12:15 Strength vs. Conditioning 13:40 The Weight Loss Trap 15:46 Wrap-Up ...

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