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CWI goal - fittest losing team ever?
Curtis
2022-07-21 20:35:45
"Building a winning team starts with a cultural shift, firstly with team fitness. The victories may be sporadic initially, but patience is the key", stressed team officials. "Our aim is Fit First, Win Second. FFWS".
"The players' BMI (body mass index) target is between 19 and 21. While there were exceptions in the recent past, team management stresses that past anomalies were due to a malfunctioning scale at team headquarters in Antigua.
Administrators misread the readings for pounds while the measurements were in kilograms".
cricketmad
2022-07-21 21:05:34
In reply to Curtis
I can guess at least one of the exceptions.What an embarrassing set of jokers .
Curtis
2022-07-21 21:08:48
In reply to cricketmad
Coaches are exempt.
WestDem
2022-07-21 21:15:35
cricketmad
2022-07-21 21:17:35
In reply to Curtis
No prize for guessing that one ,the evidence is there for all to see. 
cricketmad
2022-07-21 21:19:04
In reply to WestDem
I think Cornwall broke the scale.
sudden
2022-07-21 21:28:15
In reply to Curtis
you didnt even post a link and dem men swallowed that hook, line and sinker 
Curtis
2022-07-21 21:33:05
In reply to cricketmad
There are no weight discrimination laws in the Caribbean. Cornwall made it on merit. Pound per inverse Pound one of the best players on team.
imusic
2022-07-21 21:35:15
Emphasis on fitness is the norm for professional sport today
The metrics used to measure the desired fitness level is certainly a work in progress for administrators, coaching staff, and players.
cricketmad
2022-07-21 22:26:02
In reply to Curtis
Are you sure you didn't mean to say pound per kilograms ?
Dukes
2022-07-21 22:32:01
In reply to Curtis
"The players' BMI (body mass index) target is between 19 and 21.
I can tell you categorically that a goal of between 19 and 21 for the BMI is ABSOLUTE NONSENSE!!!!!
For a start Rovman Powell has a BMI of at least 27.
A BMI of 19 is VERY SKINNY
THIS IS RUBBISH!!!
Curtis
2022-07-21 22:32:50
In reply to cricketmad
That would have been good too, lb per kg.
Curtis
2022-07-21 22:35:08
sudden
2022-07-21 22:37:24
In reply to Dukes
Do you see a link?
Dukes
2022-07-21 22:40:26
In reply to Curtis
Thanks for educating me about the BMI.
StumpCam
2022-07-21 22:41:22
In reply to Curtis
I’m no doctor, but I think a target BMI of upper twenties (25-29) is typical for a healthy male! An Elite Athlete is likely lower.
Curtis
2022-07-21 22:45:08
Chrissy
2022-07-21 22:47:26
In reply to cricketmad
Sad.
Arlo
2022-07-21 23:01:12
In reply to StumpCam
Elite athletes can actually have a higher BMI than regular persons. Elite athletes may have higher body weight but a lower percentage of body fat as their body weight is a high proportion of lean muscle.
A BMI of 25 to 29 would work for an elite athlete, but would be in the overweight category for a regular person. Lebron's James BMI is 27.5, no way anyone would say he is overweight.
A target BMI of 19 to 21 is ridiculous for a professional cricketer.
Curtis
2022-07-21 23:07:00
In reply to Arlo
This might explain why my guy Hetty cyaan get a game, rass.
StumpCam
2022-07-21 23:07:55
In reply to Arlo
Thanks! 
Arlo
2022-07-21 23:11:53
In reply to Curtis
Lol, Hetty looks like he carrying more fat than lean muscle there. BMI alone shouldn't be used as a metric to determine fitness and hence selection.
Hetty needs to be more disciplined. While I do not agree that the yo yo test should be used to rule out a player from selection. It is a requirement so as a professional Hetty needs to adhere to the requirements. Hetty can pass the test, he has passed it in the past. He needs work harder so he consistently passes the test.
Curtis
2022-07-22 14:52:49
Our guys looking fit today
Walco
2022-07-22 19:49:28
Curtis
2022-07-22 19:57:59
Curtis
2022-07-22 20:18:51
In reply to Walco
...just explaining Hetty's predicament.
Walco
2022-07-22 21:01:06
In reply to Curtis
Yuh catch some big fish with this thread. Respect boss 
Curtis
2022-07-23 13:25:57
In reply to Walco
..but you get the point, ent?
