This Rugby Muscle podcast dives into a Q&A session taken from the Skool group, focusing heavily on powerlifting and rugby training. The host and guest discuss a variety of topics including session timing and format, CrossFit for kids, mindset and performance strategies, and training structure for adolescents. Additionally, insights are shared on optimizing training split across the day, along with a decent level of bants.Join our Free Skool Community to ask questions before we start charging for access:https://www.skool.com/rugby-muscle-athletes/aboutThe Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/14DRABRugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coachinghttps://rugby-muscle.com/elite/Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugbymuscle.programs.app/00:00 Introduction and Q&A Setup01:13 Podcast Platforms and Audience Insights02:44 Rugby and YouTube Algorithm Challenges03:44 Fan Reactions and Sports Fandom04:54 Q&A05:24 Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training15:07 Mindset and Performance Resources25:03 CrossFit for Kids and Teens25:59 The Importance of Physical Literacy27:24 Gymnastics for Youth Development28:45 Basic Movements and Strength Training29:59 Building a Strong Foundation31:24 Long-Term Athletic Development35:03 Balancing Training and Recovery37:24 Effective Training Strategies43:13 The Role of Aerobic Fitness44:28 The Benefits of Napping49:20 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the Show.