Rugby Players: 5 Apps for Upping Your Game

The world of rugby is not for the fainthearted, and whether you play for fun or are pursuing a professional career, there are a number of factors that go into producing a successful rugby player. From honing in on nutrition to stepping it up in the gym, if you’re looking to impress, a holistic approach the game is required.

If you’re looking for a helping hand to shake up your current training regime, we’ve got just the thing. Whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or a rugby professional, there’s no room for complacency – and in today’s post, rugbystore.co.uk brings you 5 apps that will help you test your mettle both on and off pitch.

1. Fitbit

Fitbit

Remembering to track and record workouts isn’t always easy and can lead to a loss of motivation – but this is where a wearable Fitbit can help. Fitbits are taking the world by storm and their companion app allows you to monitor how many calories you burn during each workout – setting goals to help you stay on the path to success.

The Fitbit app monitors your daily steps, heart rate and calorie intake – and on top of this, you can share views or selfies after your training session or when you reach your destination after a run or workout. With an exercise calendar logging your routines, you’re more likely to stay focused and concentrate on the best exercises for you – meaning you can up your regime and calories ahead of a big game.

Available: iOS and Android

Cost: FREE

2. MyFitnessPal

My fitness pal

If you’re on the hunt for an easy-to-use app that allows you to enter your daily food intake and exercises in one place, MyFitnessPal could be the perfect healthy companion. By setting a daily calorie goal, the app allows you to keep track of your calorific intake – and whether you’re looking to lose, maintain or gain weight, you can record the results with the push of a button.

For rugby players, diet is a huge contributor to performance – and thanks to breaking down your nutrition goals in easy-to-understand pie charts, MyFitnessPal allows you to target protein, carbohydrates, fibre, sugar and fat goals. Keeping an eye on your nutrition is essential when it comes to delivering a powerful performance on the pitch – and MyfitnessPal allows you to do that with ease.

Available: iOS and Android

Cost: FREE

3. Waterlogged

Waterlogged

An area that’s often overlooked when it comes to fitness is water intake. While it might not seem it, water is crucial to performance. As well as keeping you hydrated during a game, keeping topped up with H2O will help your body operate off the pitch.

A lack of water can lead to feeling sluggish and tired, which has a negative effect on performance. As well as reducing stress levels, staying hydrated helps us maintain a healthy blood pressure – which is key for athletes at any level. Waterlogged helps you keep a track of how much water you’re drinking and will alert you with reminders of how much more you need to drink each day.

Available: iOS

Cost: FREE

4. Fitivity

Fitivity

Designed especially for trainers and athletes, the Fitivity app allows you to access a community of likeminded individuals with a passion for fitness. With programs and goals put in place by experts, you can be sure that your workouts will be tailored to you. The app allows you to map out your targets and set realistic deadlines to help you reach them.

With programs like Rugby Training specifically devised for players looking to up their game, Fitivity is committed to helping its users reach success. And with other fitness fanatics on hand for help and advice, you can enjoy socialising as well as working out.

Available: iOS and Android

Cost: FREE

5. FitStar Personal Trainer

Fitstar

If you already have a busy training regime, finding the time (and money) for a personal trainer can seem impossible. But armed with the FitStar app, you can take charge of your own fitness. Whether you’re training for strength, agility or endurance, FitStar has a number of routines to challenge you – putting you in control of your workouts.

Finding the motivation to train can be difficult when you’re working out alone, but that’s where the FitStar personal trainers come in. You can work your training sessions around your schedule, meaning you never have to worry about getting to the gym before closing time – and thanks to the option to share stories with other app users, you’ll never be alone.

Available: iOS

Cost: FREE

When it comes to improving your performance, diet, nutrition and hydration all play a key part. So whether you’re playing for your local club, flying the flag for your country or just fancy a kickabout on a weekend, by downloading these 5 apps, you can hone in on health and start upping your game as a rugby player.

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Rory Nicolson
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Rory Nicolson is a graduate of the University of Stirling and currently Social Media Manager at rugbystore.co.uk. A long suffering supporter of the Scotland and Edinburgh rugby teams, he creates content for rugbystore.co.uk.

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