. Proper training not only improves strength, endurance and agility, but also helps prevent injury, allowing athletes to reach their full potential. On the other hand, a balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients for recovery and optimal performance.

Athletes should consume the right amount of carbohydrates, and fats, as well as vitamins and minerals, to maintain their energy and health. Overall, So say Miguel Adrian, sports nutritionist at INDYA, and Gabriel Lucena, strength and conditioning coach and rugby trainer. Good preparation, synonymous with success Lucena assures that the most important purpose in physical preparation in elite athletes is "to develop step by step the specific needs to optimize the overcoming of fatigue, taking into account that this affects a player's ability to play effectively".

He also adds : "When they are exhausted they tend to decrease body control". "In a team sport such as rugby, a player trains four to six days a week. It includes strength, technical-tactical, recovery and/or video analysis sessions.

The hours dedicated per week could be between 20 to 30 hours including competition and active recovery," says Gabriel Lucena. But in any sporting routine, strategies with planned rest and recovery periods throughout the year is the key factor in training and playing smart. Ideally, the next stimuli should be planned once the body has compensated and even overcompensated for the previous stress.

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