Rugby Smart
Programme Guide Notes
- Ensure that you complete a warmup (dynamic stretches) and cooldown (static stretches) with ALL sessions
- Both FOOD and FLUID consumption (nutrition) have equal importance with the physical conditioning programme that you complete
Note. Please consult a qualified dietitian or sport nutritionist if you are having difficulty here - To further personalise your rugby physical conditioning guide, use a registered (REPS - Register of Exercise Professionals) or an accredited physical conditioning coach (SESNZ - Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand)
- PROGRESSIVELY challenge yourself throughout the various phases and remember that significant changes in TRAINING LOAD can predispose you to injury
For example: Progress a 20 minute Aerobic Capacity (AC) RUN to 40 minutes over a 3-4 week period instead of over 3-4 days - Include VARIETY and FUN with your physical conditioning programme
For example: 30 minutes mountain biking followed by 30 minutes frisbee with your mates for your Aerobic Capacity (AC) session - Consider training with SOMEONE ELSE and/or in GROUPS