Need help with fitness!

slowfinger · 25-01-2012, 02:22 PM

Hi guys, I am trying my hardest to get into my county side, and if I'm gonna make it I am going to need to stand out, fitness being the best way. I believe I have the talent to make it but with 0 fitness who will want that... So, whats the best way to do this baring in mind I need CARDIO and I do go to school?!

edynamo · 29-01-2012, 09:07 AM

What are your fitness levels like now?

slowfinger · 29-01-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by edynamo

What are your fitness levels like now?

Well I'm not exactly fat, I am quite healthy and such, don't have a six pack or huge arms, bit flabby round the belly, but county only want to fittest...

edynamo · 30-01-2012, 11:39 AM

can you do the fitness tests with your club coach?

timben83 · 30-01-2012, 10:46 PM

Loads of help in the web fitness wise.

If you can get your hands on a hart rate monitor that would help you do the most effective training, But getting fit does take lot's of work and dedication.

Interval training either on a bike, rowing machine or running.

wellAlbidarned · 07-02-2012, 12:57 AM

Run on a regular basis (4 or 5 times a week), but don't start out too difficult, you'll just burn yourself out. Short 2-3km routes are fine, and you'll eventually build up a desire to run further. Taking up a conditioning-oriented martial art (e.g Wushu Kung Fu) can help with mental strength, fitness and flexibility, among other things too.

cricketstardom · 08-03-2012, 12:21 PM

Slowfinger try men's health spartacus workout. Its a circuit workout and trains body movements used in cricket. All you need is a pair of dumbbells. Try it for a month you will see a big change in your fitness.

The Spartacus Workout

Interval timer:http://www.beach-fitness.com/tabata/...tness.com).swf

Exercise description:Spartacus: Blood and Sand "Official Workout!" - YouTube

slowfinger · 10-03-2012, 01:39 PM

Thanks people, some great advice coming. came 24th out of 65th in my school so gotta up it a bit methinks.

pitchvision · 19-03-2012, 03:23 AM

If you are looking for cricket-specific fitness then short distance sprinting is much better than long distance running. It emulates more realistically what you do on the field.

You can just do sprints a couple of times a week, or if that is a bit boring you can use a tape called BATEX to do your running during nets.

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wellAlbidarned International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: spaghetti Posts: 4,946	Run on a regular basis (4 or 5 times a week), but don't start out too difficult, you'll just burn yourself out. Short 2-3km routes are fine, and you'll eventually build up a desire to run further. Taking up a conditioning-oriented martial art (e.g Wushu Kung Fu) can help with mental strength, fitness and flexibility, among other things too. __________________ "MTV isn't really my cup of tea... mostly because I hate huge pieces of **** in my tea." - Aziz Ansari

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cricketstardom Cricket Spectator Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Slowfinger try men's health spartacus workout. Its a circuit workout and trains body movements used in cricket. All you need is a pair of dumbbells. Try it for a month you will see a big change in your fitness. The Spartacus Workout Interval timer:http://www.beach-fitness.com/tabata/...tness.com).swf Exercise description:Spartacus: Blood and Sand "Official Workout!" - YouTube __________________ www.cricketstardom.com

19-03-2012, 03:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
pitchvision Cricket Spectator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 6	If you are looking for cricket-specific fitness then short distance sprinting is much better than long distance running. It emulates more realistically what you do on the field. You can just do sprints a couple of times a week, or if that is a bit boring you can use a tape called BATEX to do your running during nets. __________________ Kevin Pietersen Coaching Videos - pitchvision.com/kp

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edynamo Cricket Spectator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 16	What are your fitness levels like now?

30-01-2012, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
edynamo Cricket Spectator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 16	can you do the fitness tests with your club coach?

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timben83 Cricket Spectator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 5	Loads of help in the web fitness wise. If you can get your hands on a hart rate monitor that would help you do the most effective training, But getting fit does take lot's of work and dedication. Interval training either on a bike, rowing machine or running.

10-03-2012, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
slowfinger State Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Worcs. Posts: 1,921	Thanks people, some great advice coming. came 24th out of 65th in my school so gotta up it a bit methinks.

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