WRU S&C Coach Explains How to Train Like a Pro-Athlete

What does it actually take to train like an elite athlete?

In this episode, I sit down with former Welsh international and current strength & conditioning coach for the Wales senior rugby team, Robin Sowden-Taylor, to break down how professional athletes really train… and more importantly, how normal people can apply it without living in a gym.

We get into what a real pro training week looks like, why most everyday athletes are doing too much (and getting nowhere), and how you can get better results with less time if you train smarter.

Robin also shares stories from his career playing for Wales, what it was like competing with legends, playing alongside Jonah Lomu, and the brutal injury that nearly ended everything.

Key takeaways:

• Why elite athletes only spend ~2.5 hours per week on gym work
• The biggest mistake everyday athletes make (trying to do everything at once)
• Why simplicity and consistency beat “perfect” programmes
• How to structure your week like a pro
• Why ego is quietly ruining your progress
• What actually separates good athletes from elite performers

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