Motivation

Motivation is often overlooked.  Staying motivated is both a physical and mental challenge.  

Physical
A well-constructed conditioning programme with specificity, overload and progression will help to keep you on course.  Overtraining can have many undesirable knock-on effects that can hamper motivation.  Seeing the results from your hard work is the most motivating thing, and that’s an area where RugbyMax can help give you something extra.

Mental
The following principles will all help to ensure players stick with conditioning programmes and do them well.  

• Monitor your progress
• Ensure variety in training programmes
• Ensure that fun and enjoyment are built into sessions 
• Train in groups where possible
• Support yourself and others in their efforts

Training has to be demanding.  But if it is never enjoyable, it will not be rewarding and won’t last.  Rugby should, after all, be played for the challenge and the enjoyment.