Open Gym Podcast with Sam Warburton

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.

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💪 Youth Athlete Development
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🔥 Built For Life
A programme focused on building strength, fitness and healthy habits that go beyond sport and support you for life.

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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