Off-feet Conditioning - Explained by New Zealand Rugby's Strength & Conditioning Coach Nic Gill

Motivation alone won’t make 2026 your strongest training year - consistency and structure do. Start Strong, Stay Strongexplains how building sustainable habits, using structured training plans, and relying on repeatable routines can help you train consistently, even when you don’t feel like it. From planning sessions like work appointments and setting SMART micro-goals to habit stacking and following structured Wattbike Hub programs, this guide shows how discipline, not willpower, turns intention into action, helping you improve fitness, endurance, and performance all year long.

Making 2026 your strongest year starts with building simple, sustainable nutrition habits that fuel consistent training, recovery, and performance. This guide shows how balanced meals with protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Before, during, and after workouts - support energy, muscle repair, and long-term progress, whether you’re cycling indoors, strength training, or mixing both. With practical tips on weekly meal planning, habit-building, and optional supplements, you can remove guesswork, stay consistent, and ensure your training efforts pay off all year long, helping you Start Strong, Stay Strong in 2026.

January often starts with big fitness goals, but busy schedules can quickly make training harder to sustain. This article explores whyrecovery is essential for consistent training, improved performance, and long-term wellbeing — especially when life gets hectic. From the importance of quality sleep and short mobility routines to active recovery rides and time-efficient habit stacking, it shows how small, realistic recovery habits help prevent burnout, reduce soreness, and support better training all year long. Whether you’re new to fitness or training at a high level, this guide explains how smarter recovery helps youStart Strong, Stay Strong beyond January.