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Just started playing again ... looking for fitness and other training tips :)
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<blockquote data-quote="Easdon" data-source="post: 441539" data-attributes="member: 47263"><p>It's good that you've got someone to work with - makes it a lot easier to motivate yerself so that's a good step already! In terms of fitness stuff this should probably be your main priority just now, dunno if you've been keeping fit whilst recovering from injury but I didn't when I was out for a bit and lost so much fitness. Working on handling and getting comfortable with the ball again is a must, I'd advise jogging with ball in hand, jogging and passing with your brother, that sorta thing.</p><p></p><p>One thing I found useful for fitness when I was in the back row is to get to a rugby pitch, run from the goal line and do a few push ups at every line you get to. The push ups simulate rucking and because it's such a stop-start drill, your acceleration and reactions pick up pretty quickly. Obviously if you do it you'll get an idea of what intensity you're fit enough to work at and be able to build back up.</p><p></p><p>Getting down to a club's training is a big thing as well - if you want to start playing again make the effort to get to training and you'll meet guys with a lot of experience who'll be able to help you out. I know it's not fun being unfit and rusty but throwing yourself back in is a must!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Easdon, post: 441539, member: 47263"] It's good that you've got someone to work with - makes it a lot easier to motivate yerself so that's a good step already! In terms of fitness stuff this should probably be your main priority just now, dunno if you've been keeping fit whilst recovering from injury but I didn't when I was out for a bit and lost so much fitness. Working on handling and getting comfortable with the ball again is a must, I'd advise jogging with ball in hand, jogging and passing with your brother, that sorta thing. One thing I found useful for fitness when I was in the back row is to get to a rugby pitch, run from the goal line and do a few push ups at every line you get to. The push ups simulate rucking and because it's such a stop-start drill, your acceleration and reactions pick up pretty quickly. Obviously if you do it you'll get an idea of what intensity you're fit enough to work at and be able to build back up. Getting down to a club's training is a big thing as well - if you want to start playing again make the effort to get to training and you'll meet guys with a lot of experience who'll be able to help you out. I know it's not fun being unfit and rusty but throwing yourself back in is a must! [/QUOTE]
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