Complete Conditioning for Rugby
Published on 8. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-7360-5210-8 (ISBN)
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Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
47 black & white illustrations, 117 black & white halftones
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7360-5210-8 (9780736052108)
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11/2012
Human Kinetics Publishers
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Paul Pook
Complete Conditioning for Rugby
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05/2012
Human Kinetics
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Persons
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.
Content
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