Fitness Training for the Rugby World Cup

September 26, 2015 | Dominic Londesborough

How do international rugby players train for the physical challenges of the Rugby World Cup? As a personal trainer in London I’m always interested in the fitness regimes of different sportspeople, and it all comes down to the right combination of overall fitness and sports-specific fitness. Cardiovascular fitness In the past, too much emphasis was […]

Rugby World Cup 2015: What the Players Eat

September 23, 2015 | Dominic Londesborough

Optimum nutrition is a vital component of the success of any rugby team, and as a personal trainer in London I’m interested to see what the players eat. England Rugby Squad Here’s a breakdown of the nutrition regime of the England squad: Vegetables: spinach, green beans, carrots, avocados, beetroot juice Carbohydrates: porridge, sweet potatoes, lentils, […]