The demands of modern rugby require speed, strength, agility, endurance and power in order to excel. This title explains the very latest drills and training programmes, and covers all aspects of fitness required to achieve success.
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47 black & white illustrations, 117 black & white halftones
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Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7360-5210-8 (9780736052108)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
A member of the World Cup winning England squad, Dan Luger plays club rugby for top French side Perpignan, following successful seasons with leading London clubs NEC Harlequins and Saracens. He has been described as the most exciting wing and deadliest finisher in European rugby, having scored 21 times for England in game appearances prior to the Rugby World Cup. Renowned for his dedication to training, Dan presents Speed Workshops throughout Europe, aimed at everyone from serious coaches to young players. Paul Pook is strength and conditioning coach for NEC Harlequins RFC and has worked with elite athletes in a wide variety of sports including squash, swimming, athletics and rowing. Paul is co-author of The Core Workout, Managing Director of Rugby Science Limited and edits www fitness4rugby.com, the leading rugby fitness website.
Chapter 1. Fitness Demands of Rugby; Chapter 2. Training Principles; Chapter 3. Testing Rugby Fitness; Chapter 4. Warm-Up Drills; Chapter 5. Flexibility and Posture Drills; Chapter 6. Strength and Power Drills; Chapter 7. Speed and Agility Drills; Chapter 8. Fuel Mix Drills; Chapter 9. Recovery and Nutrition Strategies; Chapter 10. Designing Training Programs
