Sports in general; rugby in particular, offers may benefits. Participants experience improved fitness, coordination, and weight control. Sports offer meaningful LESSONS in interacting with others, (on & off the field), following directions, and dealing with setbacks and defeat. You build strength in all-ways.

Exercising 3 (and more) times a week strengthens muscle groups. An exercise must involve resistance to muscle contractions. You have to push or pull against some force to improve posture, balance, and coordination, AS WELL AS increase strength.

Activities, such as sports, involve continuous motion as we repeatedly use the muscles. Activities increase BREATHING, and HEART RATE, improving cardiac fitness, and the health of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. Exercise also improves your stamina and muscle health. Rugby is an example of aerobic exercise.

Now, rugby isn't for everybody. If you have a heart of lung condition, talk to your Doctor about whether rugby is appropriate for you.

It can be hard on some of your joints. The impact from repetitious POUNDING can aggravate foot, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and spine injuries. To minimize the risk of injury and muscle joint discomfort, we run on alternative days outside of practice. We alternate with lower impact activities, such as biking or swimming, lessoning the risk of overload injuries, and works the muscles in different ways.

It is a common misconception that exercise INCREASES pain. NOT SO!!! When you are INACTIVE, you become deconditioned; you lose muscle tone and strength, and your heart works less efficiently.

Regular activity builds strong muscles, bones and joints, which can help actually REDUCE pain.

Your fitness programs should be tailored for your specific condition. Talk with your doctor about ACTIVITIES that may be beneficial for you.