Warming up and cooling down are critical but often overlooked parts of playing and training for rugby. Failing to warm up and cool down properly can significantly affect your performance and recovery. The post Wise Up – Cool Down appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

The truth is that healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t even have to follow a strict diet. All you need to do is adhere to a few fundamental principles. In this article, we outline the basics of good nutrition. Use this information to develop a personalized, sustainable healthy eating plan. The post Back to the Basics appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Every day we read articles about the best weights exercises for rugby – advice on how to get bigger arms and develop your guns is endless. Some trainers in the fitness industry with little knowledge of rugby regurgitate a hypertrophy training program thinking that rugby players simply require size and nothing else. The post Developing Skills in the Sport for Everyone appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

There was a familiar feel, sound and smell when walking into the rugby changing room after being absent for nearly two years. I made a couple of cameo appearances off the bench two years ago, so it is more like four years away from the game. I had never been in this particular changing room but immediately felt comfortable... The post Returning to Rugby at 37 Years Old appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Whether playing rugby, bulking up or fighting Gorr the God Butcher, a protein shake is a great way to start the day. That's right, as we explored in our article ‘What Is The Ultimate Rugby Protein Shake’, you can help drive your fitness, strength and bulk with a glass of something from the mixer, but in the case of Chris Hemsworth, it's not rugby he bulks up for. He is the star of the movie Thor: Love and Thunder, and his nutritionist says he swears by protein shakes as an alternative to the constant stream of food. The post Building Muscle Diet Plan – Backed By A Superhero appeared first on R ..read more

As a player, the perception of a tough loss might be different to what the coach sees. So, when you turn up to training and all your coach wants to do is load the team up with boring old fitness drills, morale can take a hit. The post Rugby Fitness Drills and Anaerobic Fitness Games to Try appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical which is extracted from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis sativa plant. It is used by people all over the world for many purposes. The post What is CBD? appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Traditional rugby fitness drills can be used throughout the season but more commonly they are used when we are building our engines during pre-season. Below are two traditional rugby fitness drills that are most definitely my favorites.  The post What Are Traditional Fitness Drills for Rugby Players? appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Looking to build strength, improve your fitness, and maintain or increase muscle mass for rugby? We discuss the training strategies you need to use to achieve your goals and provide you with a program and nutrition guide to support your workouts. The post Gaining Strength, Keeping Mass, Getting Fitter – Workout Plan & Nutrition Guide appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more

Rugby is one of the few sports that require a high level of all-around physical fitness. a rugby player's strength can be measured with four exercises: back squats, bench press, deadlifts and overhead press. So this raises a question: How strong are rugby players? The post How Strong Are Rugby Players? appeared first on Ruck Science ..read more