Need help with fitness!

[slowfinger]

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]

What are your fitness levels like now?

 

[slowfinger]

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]

can you do the fitness tests with your club coach?

 

[timben83]

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]

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]

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/Tabata%20Clock%20v3.15%20(beach-fitness.com).swf

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

 

[slowfinger]

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

 

[pitchvision]

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.