The Valhalla Way

The Valhalla Way Podcast Trainer Edition #4Tom 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

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

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: media@thevalhallaway.com @TheValhallaWay www.thevalhallaway.com

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

We talk to FCG Amazones (Top16) back rower - Juliette Ga about Rugby, Trianing, Tips, Controversies and Life. Picture Courtesy of Karine Valentin.