<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hooper Design Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooper Design Co.]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:12:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hooperdesignco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA["Exploring the Benefits of Cryotherapy in Rehabilitation: The Power of Hot and Cold Therapies"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rehabilitation, often shortened to "rehab," is restoring someone to health or normal life through therapy, education, and support. In...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/exploring-the-benefits-of-cryotherapy-in-rehabilitation-the-power-of-hot-and-cold-therapies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a983</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_3bcfa12b0559484497d71dc90afc2c0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Foot Care 101: How to Keep Your Feet Healthy and Happy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let this sink in, what if I told you you were buying the incorrect footwear for your feet for running? Now here’s the link for You -...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/foot-care-101-how-to-keep-your-feet-healthy-and-happy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a982</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:58:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_e98b8e0a354841d5b5c76e657c47665a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["How to Improve Your Sleep: Tips for Those Who Don't Sleep Well"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's well documented how important this is, and no matter how much you feel like you're "wasting a third of your life" you'd be wasting a...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/sleep-i-don-t-sleep-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a980</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_b110b58ce1c64e409d3a7e793246f58d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["5 Essential Tips for Successful Injury Rehabilitation"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, I’ll give you the answers in starting your rehab effectively and aid you in staying consistently game day ready. 
]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/injury-rehabilitation-5-tips-to-getting-it-right</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a992</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 11:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_715229b2d3094a578b45ae29b42b7661~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["5 Tips for Breaking the Gainline and Getting the Attack Moving"]]></title><description><![CDATA[“How do the All Blacks make it so easy to get over the gainline?” Where do I start with a question like this? Southern hemisphere rugby...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/attack-getting-over-the-gainline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a993</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:48:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_94c25f39585e422094ed21580bbb45bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["How to Strategically Plan Your Attack: Lessons from the Game of Chess"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hey Coach, how do you create an exciting attacking structure?" Over the last 25 years, I’ve played and watched countless hours of rugby...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/attack-it-s-like-a-game-of-chess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a989</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:55:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_6a53492b3b7a48a8aa521220ab192546~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Mastering the Art of Rucking: A Guide to Becoming a Breakdown Specialist"]]></title><description><![CDATA[“How do I get better at winning turnover ball for my team at the breakdown?” Believe it or not, there is an art to the breakdown. Having...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/rucking-becoming-a-breakdown-specialist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a98d</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:11:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_ae4895e61d4f469683c84df199d435c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Central Nervous System Monitoring Fatigue Impact Performance?]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hey, coach I feel soo drained lately what can I do to fix this?" The first misconception is that it doesn’t really matter if an athlete...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/the-central-nervous-monitoring-fatigue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a985</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:24:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_42ca8d5fb3294242bbd4111000e0a802~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Maximizing Performance: Implementing the F.I.T.T. Principle in Rugby Training"]]></title><description><![CDATA[“How do I prepare for Rugby effectively?” There is a multitude of studies and research papers out there that will tell you soo many...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/f-i-t-t-for-rugby-am-i-ready</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a98b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:25:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_f4105717716747afa49ae0171c7de9de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Unpacking the Debate: Are Natural or Artificial Sugars the Superior Source of Energy?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interesting topic of discussion, the majority of us don’t understand which are generally good or bad for you when exercising. I hope...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/natural-vs-artificial-sugars-whats-the-best-source-of-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a986</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:47:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_65e8f927a9324a1c847012be3f3b44fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Hydration Affect Your Performance? 2 Tips to Boost Your Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[“As an athlete, you’ve got to watch your hydration and your nutrition, and use the right kinds of fuel to help you perform your best” -...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/hydration-2-tips-that-will-effect-your-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a990</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:58:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_46955fd9c54d46e5b497709381a1cfa9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Core Stability in Rugby"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hey coach i've heard so many people talk about core stability but what is it? " The definition of the “core stability” is reflective of...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/core-stability-for-rugby-starting-from-the-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a98c</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_36f7925f0533435fa95b697e4cbf7cad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Importance of Rest Days: How They Contribute to Physical and Mental Well-being"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving the body a rest is very important and some may say they get enough when they sleep. The amount of rest you have will boost your...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/rest-days-why-do-we-need-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a984</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 13:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_00ed8f83d789492bbbce408f73cb5b6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Applying the SMART Principles to Your Fitness Journey: Setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound Goals"]]></title><description><![CDATA[SMART principles are the basis for starting any journey whether it's fitness specific or in general,  In short, it's the parameters you...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/goal-setting-the-s-m-a-r-t-approach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a97f</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 13:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_bb5f55139e81401c9ebddbd32a080e46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Mastering the K.I.S.S Principle: How to Keep It Simple and Achieve Success"]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all heard this acronym but do we actually stick to it.... do you?? Ask yourself this today, have you kept things simple from when...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/k-i-s-s-keep-it-simple-stupid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a97c</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 13:13:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_8489e6e87d8a4f8fac4c5a10ea392ee6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["5 Tips for Finding Trustworthy and Valued Coaches"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an industry that is filled with coaches/trainers of all shapes and sizes, differentiating good and bad can be hard at times. But a...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/valued-coaches-trusting-the-right-ones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a995</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 12:48:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_225c57b77ca846dea20a5b7b1b37f6ef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Maximizing Your Time: Effective Strategies for Learning and Growth"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask yourself this question, "Have I Done Anything To Upskill Recently??" Well you're probably wondering why I've asked this. We have...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/nothing-but-time-time-to-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a987</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 11:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_c7167d722b2f4970ac258ca5a5a6584e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Unlocking the Power of Performance Programming: A Guide to Personalization and Effectiveness"]]></title><description><![CDATA["Do you know why you're performing the exercises prescribed to you??" Most will say yeah i do, but the majority will say no, it's ok to...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/performance-programming-what-makes-it-specific-to-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a994</guid><category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 19:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_32aa103d368a4e6e818ae18cf62b6e9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Are You Making These Common Nutrition Mistakes? Find Out How to Stay on Track with These 5 Top Tips"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hardest part of any routine is getting your NUTRITION right to achieve optimal results. I’m going to be honest I don’t believe there...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/its-not-a-one-size-fits-all-5-top-tips-to-staying-on-top-of-your-nutrition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a988</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 18:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_ed8527f064a34accac8fc7026d84b9cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Creating Your Ideal Daily Routine: Factors to Consider for Maximum Productivity and Well-being"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as a perfect routine?……The Answer Is No! Rewind 12 weeks ago….. So I’m writing this from the confines of my own...]]></description><link>https://www.hooperdesignco.com/post/the-perfect-routine-3-things-you-need-to-consider-when-building-your-own</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fbb796f02508de826a98a</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 18:06:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc314c_381377fd0de547a6b9b096c64c1fb4e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Hooper</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>