The Valhalla Way

Rugby Podcast bringing great content to grass root players, elevating their training, mindset and overall game.

5 Episodes

Sports Specific vs General Training - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #4
12/15/2020
1:22:53
The Valhalla Way Podcast Trainer Edition #4 Tom and I discuss: The difference between sports specific and general weight training. When you should train in either manner and some example workouts and exercises. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Definitions 00:01:25 - All Blacks on BOSU balls! 00:03:40 - What's Functional Training 00:09:25 - Sports Specific Correctly & Incorrectly Done 00:18:10 - Weighted Rugby Balls Good or Bad? 00:20:10 - How we learn skills 00:33:00 - More Games in Training 00:53:00 - Sports Specific Exercises 01:00:00 - Is the All Blacks Strength & Conditioning Coach Listening to OUR podcast? 01:04:50 - All Blacks losing to Argentina 01:06:00 - Autumn Internationals & More. If you wish to send in your videos; training or workouts please do so to the following address: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram | YouTube | Twitter @TheValhallaWay Shop: www.thevalhallaway.com
Specialist v Versatile Player ft Callum 'Bones' Williams - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #3
10/28/2020
1:20:52
The Valhalla Way Podcast Trainer Edition - #3 Callum 'Bones' Williams of Wales U20s joins us today to discuss whether you should be a specialist player or train to be more versatile to earn an international cap. Callum has grown up playing hooker for but switched to prop after being advised by selectors, and Callum shares the pros and cons of doing so. Callum kindly shares some insight into what training life is like as an international player. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - "Do I Sound Like Michael Cain?" 00:02:20 - Barbarians XV Antics 00:02:59 - England v Italy 00:05:35 - Fans & Home Advantage 00:09:35 - Nerves "Butterflies in Formation" 00:22:49 - Finding Your Best Position 00:29:25 - Welcome Callum 'Bones' Williams 00:32:18 - Finding Your Best Position Cont... 00:38:14 - Fat Mass vs Muscle Mass For Forwards 00:42:09 - Should I Specialise Or Become A Versatile Player & Training With Wales20 01:02:08 - Why Gareth Davies Intercepts Passes So Often? 01:11:22 - Goodbye Callum & Final Thoughts If you wish to send in your videos to us please do so at the following address: [email protected] @TheValhallaWay www.thevalhallaway.com
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In verses Off Season Training for Rugby - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #2
10/22/2020
1:23:42
The Valhalla Way Podcast Trainer Edition - #2 Tom and I discuss: Your training approach during the season verses off the season. What to prioritise between the two phases and some example programs. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro and Jokes 00:01:27 - In vs Off Season Training 00:33:30 - Programming Speed Work 00:41:46 - Common Training Programs If you wish to send in your videos to us please do so at the following address: [email protected] @TheValhallaWay www.thevalhallaway.com
Best Exercise for Rugby - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #1
10/16/2020
1:22:40
The Valhalla Way Podcast Trainer Edition - #1 Tom and I discuss: The best exercise for Rugby, how to program it and what to do if you have no access to a gym. @TheValhallaWay www.thevalhallaway.com
The Valhalla Way #001 - Juliette Ga
3/3/2020
1:52:45
We talk to FCG Amazones (Top16) back rower - Juliette Ga about Rugby, Trianing, Tips, Controversies and Life. Picture Courtesy of Karine Valentin.

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5 Episodes

Sports Specific vs General Training - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #4

Specialist v Versatile Player ft Callum 'Bones' Williams - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #3

In verses Off Season Training for Rugby - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #2

Best Exercise for Rugby - TheValhallaWay - Trainer Edition #1

The Valhalla Way #001 - Juliette Ga