Open Gym Podcast with Sam Warburton | Part 1

In this SW7 Academy Open Gym Podcast, we sit down for a conversation about what it takes to build a career in professional sport. From the early years and breaking through, to staying at the top and adapting throughout your career. The conversation covers training, recovery, mindset, performance, life as a professional athlete and the lessons that come from years spent competing at the highest level. We also look at how the right training and development from a young age can help athletes build strong foundations for the future, both on and off the pitch. Whether you're an aspiring young athlete, a rugby player looking to improve your performance, or simply interested in what goes into reaching the top of professional sport, there's plenty to take away from this episode. 🏉 SW7 Rugby Performance Programme Designed to help rugby players develop the physical qualities, skills and mindset needed to perform at their best. https://buy.stripe.com/6oU7sK7k01sC6F... 💪 Youth Athlete Development Helping young athletes build strong foundations and develop the habits, confidence and physical qualities needed for long-term progression. https://buy.stripe.com/aFa9ASawc2wG8N... 🔥 Built For Life A programme focused on building strength, fitness and healthy habits that go beyond sport and support you for life. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI14mfQw3AK7J... Find out more about SW7 Academy and explore the programmes available through the links above. #SW7Academy #Rugby #RugbyTraining #AthleteDevelopment #PerformanceTraining #BuiltForLife #YouthAthlete 0:00 Intro 1:30 Growing up 9:00 Gaining confidence 19:50 "No one is elite at 13" 25:00 Behind the scenes 37:00 Goal setting 41:12 "Being good at rugby wasn't enough" 46:50 Training at 15 vs 26 53:30 Elite S&C 57:10 Early days nutrition 59:30 Small wins 01:02:40 Recovery