About this episode

In this episode, Steven Cuthbert interviews strength & conditioning coach Joel Harries about improving rugby performance through training and nutrition.

If you’re a rugby player trying to get stronger, faster, and more dominant on the pitch, this episode is for you! This week I sat down with Joel Harries, a strength & conditioning coach whose knowledge comes from real success and real mistakes during his rugby career. Now he’s helping players avoid the common mistakes that once held him back. In this episode we break down: 🏉 The most common mistakes rugby players make (and how to avoid them) 📈 How to add direction and structure to your training 🥗 Why nutrition isn’t optional if you want to perform If you’ve been training hard but not seeing it transfer to the pitch, this conversation will shift your thinking. Join the weekly email list 👉 https://mailchi.mp/c596e11d086b/vqfx9t7rgl Follow Joel: 👉 @joelharries.strengthsolution 👉 https://coaching.strengthsolution.co.uk/work-with-us Follow me: 👉 @coach_cuthbert 👉 @strength_chat

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