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[christianpurchase99]

could people please list what they do for pre season fitness? i am looking to get a hell of a lot fitter this season and hopefully then i might get my england shout as last year i was too unfit and obviously wasnt good enough yet! i am having lots of one to one coaching wiht my regional coach and want to put my batting skills and fitness skills together to really make this season a HUGE one! looking for alot of help and tips of how to do fitness around the house? (i know it sounds stupid) cheers everyone!

[tommo256]

Run up and down the stairs....it is a stupid one but increases leg muscles and CV fitness

[petehosk]

5 mile runs 3 times a week. Plsu a speed session and some weights or circuit training, and your sorted!

[christianpurchase99]

i have bought some weights and dumbells and stuff but its just geting to do 5 miles! i dont even think i am that fit to run 5 miles!

[petehosk]

Start small, and build up gradually. That avoids the lactic acid aches!
Maybe just start wiith 1 run a week - 1 or 2 miles at comfortable pace.
And 1 weights or curcuit session a week. Then slowly build it up as time permits?

[christianpurchase99]

i am gonna try my hardest this year! i really wanna go big!!

[petehosk]

Not too much too soon though!!!
If you do it gradually, you'll be fine!
Don't rush it either! It takes 2 weeks for the training you're doing now to show in your fitness! So its a longer term thing!
If you start now, then by the time April comes, you should be one hell of a lot fitter! And every aspect of your game should improve!

[19reading87]

I agree with pete, although I would add if your serious about getting fitter. Eat healthy too and stay off the beer. You will see the rewards....