Tag Rugby

tkfriday
tkfriday Posts: 3
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I'm not a very fit person and am starting Tag Rugby in April. Any advice on how to get my myself fit in time?
The longest I can currently run for is about 3 mins:blushing: but I could do an hour of Zumba no problem and I swim alot!
I just don't want to be totally embarrassed on the pitch on front of everyone :embarassed:

Replies

  • kathylett
    kathylett Posts: 1 Member
    Some ideas:

    You are going to want to increase your overall running endurance to be able to run a couple of miles and you are going to want to do some high intensity work.

    I recommend a shuttle workout where you set up two cones about 20 meters apart. Run hard out to the cone, pivot and return to your starting cone. How many times in a row you do this will depend on your fitness, but I recommend 3 round trips. Rest for as long as you ran then repeat a few more times. Make sure you alternate the leg you cut on.

    As you get fitter you can make the cones 40 meters apart and then turn it into a suicide run.

    Rugby (and touch) is a very lateral game as well. Do lateral shuttles and do runs down the field where you take several steps at an 45 degree angle, pivot and head the other way at a 45 degree angle.
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    I play touch rugby and generally it's just overall fitness which you need.

    You could work on shuttle runs and short sprints but I'd suggest you just enjoy it!

    Have a ggreat time!

    B x
  • tkfriday
    tkfriday Posts: 3
    Thanks Kathy, this is really helpful, Il give it a go!
    T
  • tkfriday
    tkfriday Posts: 3
    Thanks also B, I will try to enjoy it as I know its a really fun activity!
    T
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    Are you playing in a mixed team?
  • dmkoenig
    dmkoenig Posts: 307 Member
    You definitely want to keep it all in perspective, it's supposed to be a fun activity so don't take it too seriously. However, the more fit you will be the more confidence you'll have and the more likely you'll enjoy the experience.

    As Kathylett mentioned, shuttle runs, sprints, and suicides are all great ways to develop the kind of short burst higher intensity movement rugby requires. You can also add squats and lunges to help strengthen the glutes and large leg muscles, and plyometric exercies like platform jumps will also help build that power. Not sure if scrums are part of the touch game but shoulder and core strength that you have developed from swimming will be helpful.

    Finally, you might consider some balancing exercises on a bosu or one legged stands on a floor. If you haven't participated much in organized sports developing an awareness of your body position can help you stay on your feet, especially if there is some contact allowed. Have fun!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories