England and Kent batsman Rob Key is an extremely talented player (ask King Cricket). It can also be said that he has sometimes carried a little extra weight.
He still managed a Test double century, so surely being a bit of a podge is no barrier to success?
It's bad news I'm afraid.
Chances are you are nowhere near as talented as Rob Key (and even the tubby faced maestro has shed some pounds in order to fight back into England contention).
He knows carrying extra pounds means a drop in performance. Even if his talent can take up the slack.
I know I don't have the same talent to back me up, so I need every trick in the book to get me better on the field. You may well feel the same.
That means it's not OK to be a fat cricketer.
Fortunately, it's easier than you think to lose weight and get fit for cricket (and for life).
You can start by going over my posts on cricket fitness and nutrition. There is loads to be found in the archives with a quick search.
Then you can subscribe for free to get regular cricket updates and keep yourself motivated.
Your average (as well as your health) will thank you come the end of the season.
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nice post mate. recently made a trip to the gym and started a program incorporating elements of your Husker Cricket program so things are looking good in that department.
Also.. tried out some of the canadian fielding drills you posted earlier in the week at tonight's training and they were a hit!
Well worded - it can be a sensitive issue.
Jason - Good to know it's having an effect! How is the side doing?
Scott - I don't know if I would say it to anyone's face!
dave: we managed our first win for the season last week. Its been a tough year with our club struggling for numbers across our five sides. I played in the winning side, opening the batting (with an abysmal 5) and the bowling returning figures of 2 for 31 off 14 overs. For my effort I've been promoted to the top side as a bowling allrounder which is just fine by me ;)
as for the fat and fitness issue, I agree wholeheartedly. The benefits of shedding 5 kilos are countless and thats not even mentioning off-field factors. The reality is that most people go about weight loss the wrong way. It really is a simple equation of Energy in vs Energy out and and too many people take the easy way out and just try and restrict intake. Hard work the right way in terms of physical activity is really the only way and as you've mentioned, cricket being a power sport, isn't really the best way to lose weight. Hit the pool boys!
Well done mate, if it's any consolation we have exactly the same problem with numbers on this side of the planet too.
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