Measuring body fat percentage
If you’re an average fit male in your twenties, your percentage body fat should be 9-15% (14-21% for women). The fattest props and locks are allowed 12% body fat.
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Springbok Rugby fitness norms
Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? We bring you the exact figures. |
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How fast, strong and fit the Boks must be
These are Jake White's requirements. If these standards applied in 2003, then half the national squad would not have been selected. |
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Measuring explosive power
Locks need to jump at least 65cm and backs need enormous explosive power as well. |
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Measuring speed
Speed is of the utmost importance to the speedsters in the back. Loose forwards also need to be fast. |
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Measuring strength
The bench press and squat are excellent tests to measure upper body and lower body strength respectively. |
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How do you measure aerobic fitness?
The bleep test and the 3 km run give a general indication of a player’s overall fitness. |
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Measuring anaerobic fitness
This test measures the player’s ability to maintain a high level of effort during sprints or successive periods of contact work during the game.
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Measuring anaerobic fitness
This test measures the player’s ability to maintain a high level of effort during sprints or successive periods of contact work during the game.
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How do you measure aerobic fitness?
The bleep test and the 3 km run give a general indication of a player’s overall fitness. |
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Measuring explosive power
Locks need to jump at least 65cm and backs need enormous explosive power as well. |
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Measuring speed
Speed is of the utmost importance to the speedsters in the back. Loose forwards also need to be fast. |
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How fast, strong and fit the Boks must be
These are Jake White's requirements. If these standards applied in 2003, then half the national squad would not have been selected. |
|
Springbok Rugby fitness norms
Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? We bring you the exact figures. |
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Measuring strength
The bench press and squat are excellent tests to measure upper body and lower body strength respectively. |
