Is RugbyFit good for beginners?

Yes. RugbyFit is beginner-friendly and no rugby experience is required. Our Rugby Rookie classes teach the fundamentals while providing a full-body workout.

Will we be doing any tackling?

No. RugbyFit classes are non-contact. We may teach basic tackling technique using tackle pads, but there is no full-contact tackling.

What should I wear or bring to class?

Wear workout clothes and running shoes, and bring water. Cleats are recommended. FORWARDS! participants should also bring a mouthguard.

What is RugbyFit's cancellation policy?

Classes may be rescheduled up to one hour before start time. Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance receive a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. If RugbyFit cancels a class, participants receive a refund or class credit.

RugbyFit is a rugby-inspired group fitness program combining strength, cardio, agility, mobility, and teamwork into a full-body workout. No rugby experience is required.

RugbyFit vs CrossFit?

CrossFit emphasizes competitive functional fitness and Olympic lifting. RugbyFit focuses on athletic conditioning, agility, teamwork, and functional strength inspired by rugby, making it approachable for all fitness levels.

Is RugbyFit good for weight loss?

Yes. RugbyFit combines strength training and high-intensity conditioning to help burn calories, build muscle, improve endurance, and support healthy weight loss when paired with proper nutrition.

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RugbyFit is a unique fitness experience where everyday people get fit by training like a rugby player. Build strength, endurance, agility, and confidence through rugby-inspired workouts, skill development, and team-based training. wiTH OUT THE PRESSURE OF PLAYING AN ACTUAL RUGBY GAME!

Learn ball passing, running mechanics, rucking techniques, and functional gym training, all while enjoying the camaraderie, community, and fun that make rugby one of the world's most inclusive sports. No experience required.

No matches to play. Just fitness, skills, and community.

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RugbyFit is for anyone ready to try something new, have fun, and get stronger while learning rugby-inspired skills. Every class is team-focused, building confidence, communication, and community through fitness.

No matter your age, fitness level, body type, gender, or sexual orientation, you're welcome here. RugbyFit is a place where everyone belongs.

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Classes and services to get you sweating in a group class or a private 1:1 setting. All aimed to help you reach your goals

RUGBY ROOKIE

$35

Rugby Rookie is the perfect group class for dipping your toes into the RugbyFit universe. Learn the basics in a fun group setting.

All fitness levels welcomed!

Ball handling
Running and passing the ball
Pod formation
Dynamic stretching and movements

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$35

RUGBY CONDITIONING

Get that heart pumping, while learning rugby basics and athletic conditioning. Great for all fitness levels, but better for people who want to take cardio to the next level!

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$35

RUGBY STREGTH

Rugby requires real stregth to compete at the highest level. This group class teaches how to engage muscles that most people train but never use. Plus it's a lot of fun!

All fitness levels welcomed!

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$50

FORWARDS!

If you want the Rugby thighs, shoulders and ass, then this group class is for you!

These classes require focus and dedication and not meant for beginners.

*We suggest Rugby Rookie and Rugby Strength first before trying this class.

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$90 AN HOUR

PERSONAL TRAINING

Have a 1:1 training session with your rugby coach at gym. Doing weight lifitng, and cardio

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MEET YOUR COACH DANNY JIMENEZ

COACH Danny

Certified Rugby Coach - Fitness Trainer -Boss daddy

Daniel Jimenez is a passionate rugby coach, community leader, and President of the San Diego Armada Rugby Football Club. With years of experience on and off the pitch, he is dedicated to growing the game of rugby while helping people of all backgrounds discover the confidence, resilience, and camaraderie the sport provides.

In addition to leading one of Southern California's premier inclusive rugby clubs, Daniel has coached youth rugby for the California Legion professional rugby team, helping develop the next generation of players through skill development, teamwork, and a love for the game.

As the founder of RugbyFit, Daniel combines rugby-inspired fitness with functional training, skill development, and team-based coaching to create an experience that's challenging, welcoming, and fun. His mission is to make rugby accessible to everyone regardless of age, fitness level, body type, gender, sexual orientation, or experience while building a supportive community where people become stronger, healthier, and more confident both on and off the field.

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PERSONAL TRAINING

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Want the Rugby thighs? How about the Rugby ass? Our personal training sessions are gym-based personal training sessions aimed at helping develop muscle groups and power for the vast majority of rugby players have done for years.

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Want the Rugby thighs?

How about the Rugby ass?

Our personal training sessions are gym-based personal training sessions aimed at helping develop muscle groups and power for the vast majority of rugby players have done for years.

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ABOUT THE RACE

HURDLING ORIGINATED IN ENGLAND IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY, THE RUNNERS RACE OVER A SERIES OF OBSTACLES CALLED HURDLES, WHICH ARE SET A FIXED DISTANCE APART.

RUNNERS MUST REMAIN IN ASSIGNED LANES THROUGHOUT A RACE, AND, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY KNOCK HURDLES DOWN WHILE RUNNING OVER THEM, A RUNNER WHO TRAILS A FOOT OR LEG ALONGSIDE A HURDLE OR KNOCKS IT DOWN WITH A HAND IS DISQUALIFIED. THE FIRST HURDLER TO COMPLETE THE COURSE IS THE WINNER.

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LEADERSHIP TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Rugby has long been recognized as one of the world's greatest leadership sports. Success depends on communication, trust, accountability, adaptability, and putting the team before yourself.

RugbyFit brings these lessons into the workplace through engaging workshops, team-building experiences, and leadership development programs designed for organizations of all sizes.

"We were struggling with communication and trust, so we wanted a new way to bring our leadership team together.

RugbyFit got us outside, challenged us to work together, and helped us build stronger relationships while having fun. We left more connected, more collaborative, and those improvements carried straight back into the workplace."

Margo Giles, CEO IRYIS CLOUD

89% Reported Improved Team Communication

78% Reported Better Team Collaboration

WHY RUGBY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

Rugby develops leaders unlike any other sport. Players must communicate constantly, support teammates, adapt to changing situations, and make decisions under pressure. These same skills are essential for success in today's workplace.

Whether your team has athletic experience or not, our programs use rugby-inspired lessons and activities that are accessible, engaging, and focused on real-world business outcomes.

No rugby experience required.

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78% Reported Better Team Collaboration

WHY RUGBY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ?

Rugby develops leaders unlike any other sport. Players must communicate constantly, support teammates, adapt to changing situations, and make decisions under pressure. These same skills are essential for success in today's workplace.

Whether your team has athletic experience or not, our programs use rugby-inspired lessons and activities that are accessible, engaging, and focused on real-world business outcomes.

No rugby experience required.

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RugbyFit follows one universal RUGBY truth. Rugby is for everyone! RugbyFit recongizes that tough contacnt sports are not usually welcoming spaces for the LGBTQ+ comunity, women or people who are heavier set.

The beauty of Rugby is everyone has a role and a postion in rugby, NO MATTER YOUR SIZE or abilities! RugbyFit commits to makeing Rugby a inclusive and empowering envirment foreveryone with out the toxicness of most contacnt sports.

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Safety is rule #1 in Rugby, and RugbyFit is NO exception! RugbyFit is meant to bring Rugby to the masses without the expectation of playing in a match. Where all the injuries usually occur. Rugby in itself is intense sport, but we keep the classes impactful for cardio vascular and strength training but focusing on areas rugby players usually focus on. Shoulders, legs, chest and back. Some soreness is expected. We have no guarantee anyone will not get hurt during a class. But safety is our number goal at all times.

Rescheduling Participants may reschedule a class, session, or appointment up to 1 hour before the scheduled start time at no additional charge. Rescheduled bookings are subject to availability. Cancellations & Refunds, Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the scheduled start time are eligible for a full refund to the original payment method. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time are not eligible for a refund. No-shows are not eligible for refunds. RugbyFit Class Cancellations If RugbyFit must cancel a class due to weather, instructor illness, facility issues, low enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances: Participants will receive a full refund or may choose to transfer their registration to a future class. By booking a RugbyFit class, session, or appointment, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. Thank you for helping us maintain a fair and reliable experience for all participants

RugbyFit is a full-body training style inspired by the physical demands of rugby. It combines strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility, speed, balance, and teamwork into one dynamic workout.Unlike traditional gym workouts that focus on isolated muscle groups, RugbyFit emphasizes functional movements that help you move better in everyday life. Classes often include bodyweight exercises, resistance training, sprint intervals, agility drills, medicine balls, sled pushes, and partner challenges that keep every workout engaging.One of the biggest differences is the community aspect. Rugby fitness is built around encouragement, teamwork, and shared goals rather than competition against others. Participants of all fitness levels work together while challenging themselves to improve.At RugbyFit San Diego, you do not need any rugby experience to participate. Our classes are designed for beginners, former athletes, current rugby players, and anyone looking for a fun alternative to a traditional gym. Every exercise can be modified to match your current fitness level, making RugbyFit an inclusive program where everyone can build strength, confidence, and endurance.Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain strength, improve athletic performance, or simply enjoy exercising with a supportive community, rugby fitness offers a challenging and rewarding workout that keeps you coming back.

While both RugbyFit and CrossFit build strength and endurance, they have different goals.CrossFit emphasizes constantly varied functional movements, Olympic lifting, and competitive benchmark workouts. RugbyFit focuses on athletic performance, movement quality, teamwork, conditioning, and functional strength inspired by rugby training.RugbyFit classes place a greater emphasis on agility, speed, teamwork, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance while using approachable exercises that are easy to scale for beginners.If you're looking for a welcoming group workout that develops real-world athleticism without the pressure of competition, RugbyFit may be a better fit.

Yes and No! Rugby celebrates all different body types and is perfect for bigger people to lose weight, but also embrace the power in the size. You can definitely use RugbyFit to lose weight or gain weight in muscle mass and agility. Rugby-inspired workouts are highly effective for weight loss because they combine strength training with high-intensity cardiovascular exercise.Each class typically includes:• Interval training• Functional strength exercises• Full-body movements• Short recovery periods• Team challenges that keep you movingThis combination burns calories during the workout while also increasing muscle mass, which helps your body burn more calories throughout the day.When paired with healthy nutrition, RugbyFit can help improve body composition, increase energy, and support sustainable weight loss.

Absolutely!!! Many people begin playing rugby, or return to the sport, in their 40s and beyond. Recreational rugby clubs and rugby-inspired fitness programs welcome adults of all ages.If full-contact rugby isn't your goal, RugbyFit provides an excellent way to experience rugby-style training without needing to play matches.Benefits include:• Increased strength• Better balance• Improved cardiovascular health• Greater mobility• Weight management• A strong social communityBefore beginning any new exercise program, it's always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider, especially if you have existing medical conditions.

One of the biggest misconceptions about rugby fitness is that it involves tackling.It doesn't have to.RugbyFit San Diego focuses on the athletic training methods used by rugby players—not the physical contact.Classes emphasize:• Strength training• Sprint intervals• Agility• Balance• Core stability• Team challenges• Functional movement• ConditioningThere is no tackling, scrummaging, or physical contact required during RugbyFit classes unless you're participating in separate rugby skills training.This makes RugbyFit an excellent option for anyone who wants the benefits of rugby training in a safe, supportive, and non-contact environment.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

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RugbyFit follows one universal RUGBY truth. Rugby is for everyone! RugbyFit recognizes that tough contact sports are not usually welcoming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, women, or people who are heavier set.

The beauty of Rugby is everyone has a role and a position in rugby, NO MATTER YOUR SIZE or abilities! RugbyFit commits to making Rugby an inclusive and empowering environment for everyone, free from the toxicity of most contact sports.

Try us out, and I promise you will not be disappointed.

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Frequently asked questions

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What should I wear / bring to class?

Will I get hurt doing this?

What is the RugbyFit Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy?

What is RugbyFit?

RugbyFit vs Cross Fit?

Is RugbyFit good for people looking to loose weight?

Can I Play Rugby After 40?

Rugby Workouts Without Contact?

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