Michael Vaughan Professional Cricketer Interview

Introduction

The following is an interview with world class sportsman Michael Vaughan OBE, who is a retired Cricketer. Michael was a batsman and was consistently ranked as one of the best batsmen in the world. Michael played domestically for Yorkshire and captained England.

Since retiring Michael has worked in media and is in the process of launching a number of exclusive Personal Training Club's in the UK called born2move. The first one is planned for a 2012 summer launch, opening in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The clubs will deliver a service unique to the UK market with the aim to completely change the way people approach body transformation. Check out www.born2move.co.uk for more information.

1. What has been the best piece of advice you have received?

There are no short cuts to success. Hard work, dedication and consistent commitment is the key.

2. How important was nutrition to your success and performance?

In my day it was advised but it has become a much more important component in today’s game. Cricket has become faster and more demanding to the human body so correct nutrition is much more important.

3. Please could you outline what a normal day of training involved?

Typically we would do a lot of core work and balance type training. We would also do a lot of shuttles and circuit type conditioning. There wasn't too much heavy lifting or lifting with Olympic weights like there is today.

4. What advice would you give to anybody wanting to get fit and improve their health?

There are no short cuts to success. Hard work, dedication and consistent commitment is the key.

5. What has been the highlight of your career?

Winning the Ashes in 2005 as England captain.

I would like to say a big thank you to Michael for taking the time and effort to answer these questions and sharing some of his experiences of competing at the highest level, it is much appreciated. In addition, I would also like to place on record my thanks to Matt Kay from Born2move for making this interview possible. Please see their website at www.born2move.co.uk.

 I am sure this interview will provide a useful insight into the life of a professional sportsman and will help you to pick up some advice and tips that you can use to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. I have found it inspiring.

Thank you for your time and feedback. It is really appreciated.

“Together, we’ll achieve your goals”

Matt Swierzynski

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