Chris Gayle scores 215 — How the West Indies opener keeps fit
Chris Gayle is a menace for bowlers all over the world, and can single-handedly demolish the opposition’s morale. In the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2015 match against Zimbabwe, Gayle did what he does best – hit balls outside the boundary line. He scored the fastest double century in ODIs and absolutely stunned the hapless Zimbabwe bowlers. In this post, we look at a few of his fitness secrets.
Chris Gayle is a menace for bowlers all over the world, and can single-handedly demolish the opposition’s morale. In the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2015 match against Zimbabwe, Gayle did what he does best – hit balls outside the boundary line. He scored the fastest double century in ODIs and absolutely stunned the hapless Zimbabwe bowlers. In this post, we look at a few of his fitness secrets.
Gayle’s fitness regime
Gayle admits that keeping fit is extremely important to him. In an interview with Digicel Cricket, Gayle admitted, ‘I spend a lot of time at the gym doing strength training, keeping fit is really important to me. I also do a lot of dancing for cardio.’
When asked about how he generates so much power, Gayle had a very matter-of-fact answer. ‘You need to build your muscles, work on your intensity and hit balls in the nets. It won’t happen overnight, though,’ he told DNA. Read how cricketers can do strength training.
Gayle’s diet
Chris Gayle swears by pasta when it comes to his diet. In an interview with DNA, he said, ‘I love my pasta. I make sure I eat pasta twice a day.’ He also follows the age-old fitness mantra of having a good and healthy breakfast. ‘I have a good, healthy breakfast. I also take a lot of fluids throughout the day,’ he told DNA.
Originally published on www.thehealthsite.com