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      Jamie and Rebekah Vardy’s gym at £2.5million mansion catches FIRE with blaze causing ‘severe damage’

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      JAMIE and Rebekah Vardy have been left devastated after a huge fire ripped through their farmhouse causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.Four fire crews tackled the blaze at their Grade II listed £2.5million country mansion in Lincolnshire which destroyed the gym of the Leicester City striker, 36, on Thursday afternoon, following an electrical fault.
      Aerial pictures of the burnt out state of the art gym costing £100,000 in damageCredit: Dan Charity
      Firefighters rushed to Jamie and Rebekah Vardy’s homeCredit: Splash
      Rebekah thanked firefighters in a post on InstagramCredit: Dan Charity
      An aerial view of the fire damage at the Vardy home
      Rebekah vardy’s kids after the fire in their gym at homeCredit: Instagram
      It comes just four months after Becky, 40, who lost the Wagatha Christie libel trial to rival Coleen Rooney, 36, last year, was preparing to evacuate their holiday home in Portugal with their five kids after terrifying bushfires ripped through the country.
      An insider said: “Jamie and Becky are in bits – especially given the year they have had with the court case.
      “The glass shattered all over their lawn and right next to the football pitch which could have resulted in a nasty accident.
      “They are still in complete shock but are counting their lucky stars that no one was hurt.”

      Posting on her Instagram underneath a picture of two of her children, Becky said: “Every cloud and all that. Thankfully no one was hurt.
      “Buildings and contents are replaceable and the kiddies enjoyed the fire engines. Thank you for being so brilliant Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.”
      A Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “The fire resulted in severe damage to 90 per cent of the wooden outbuilding, which was used as a gym and the equipment inside.
      “Crews used four breathing apparatus, one hose reel and one thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. It was caused by an electrical fault.”
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      Becky and Jamie were forced to move house in 2017 after the location of the former pad became public which caused fans and cranks to wait outside their gates and ring the buzzer.
      But the couple still had to install a high-tech security system in their new mansion after they were targeted with death threats and sick online abuse.
      Meanwhile, keen horsewoman Becky recently won her battle with planners to transform an existing agricultural paddock in the grounds of their home for equestrian use.
      Officials gave the go-ahead for a ‘change of use’ of the land into a grazing paddock and stables last August after there were no objections from neighbours.
      However the former I’m a Celeb star was ordered by the local council to keep it for private use only and not run as a commercial business.
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      Pep Guardiola’s glamorous daughter Maria wears gym gear as she works out and ‘sticks to New Year’s resolution’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’s daughter Maria has vowed to stick to her New Year’s resolution as she worked out in the gym.The glamorous 22-year-old has become popular for her stunning Instagram snaps.
      Maria gave fans a glimpse of the gym as she stuck to her 2023 plansCredit: Instagram

      Maria has 474,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
      In her latest update to followers, she wears skin-tight clothes as she stretches out during a workout.
      Maria posted updates to her story as she showed herself wearing a grey vest and grey shorts in the gym.
      She covers her face with her phone but a white airpod is visible in her ear in the snap.
      Medicine balls and a bench press bar can be seen in the background of Maria’s gym.
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      She adds the message: “Actually sticking to new year’s resolution.”
      Maria has 474,000 followers who are regularly treated to her eye-catching photos.
      She donned a wonderful white dress at the end of last year as she celebrated her birthday in New York.
      The beauty also showed off her amazing figure in a red dress while she was out in Ibiza over the Christmas period.
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      Maria appears to be having a more enjoyable start to the year than her father who has seen his City side fall further behind in the title race.
      Manchester City’s derby day loss coupled with Arsenal’s win at rivals Tottenham has seen the Gunners open up an eight point lead.
      The next few days could prove decisive in the Premier League fight with in-form Manchester United heading to Crystal Palace tonight.
      Tomorrow Man City host Tottenham before Arsenal welcome Man United to the Emirates on Sunday. More

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      Inside KSI’s brutal training schedule and strict diet ahead of boxing return as he prepares for Faze Temperrr fight

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      KSI has turned to healthy curries, sparring sessions and brutal track runs for his boxing return. The YouTube, music and celebrity prizefighter faces online rival Faze Temperrr on Saturday at Wembley Arena.
      KSI makes his boxing return against Faze TemperrrCredit: Reuters
      It comes six months after he beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
      KSI continues to juggle a career as a boxer, content creator and business owner with his hectic daily schedule.
      And here, the man himself gives SunSport an exclusive look into just how jam-packed a day in the life of KSI is.
      Morning
      KSI: I’ll wake up around 8am and I’ll have breakfast around 8.30am. 
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      I’ll watch a bit of Philip DeFranco or John Oliver, chill for a little bit and then go to the car and head over to Shootfighters gym. 
      When I’m in the gym I’ll warm up on the rowing bike, do that for 100 calories, then I shadow box for four-six rounds. 
      Then we either work on technique, movement, things to improve on in sparring before bag and padwork. 
      I’ll do some cardio, I could go on the versaclimber or do various things with a heavy ball. 
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      After that we’ll do abs, do a good circuit there and then I head back home to shower.
      KSI training before his last fightCredit: Getty
      Afternoon
      KSI: I’ll have lunch, watch anything, at the moment I’m watching The Legend of Vox Machina, which is actually really entertaining. 
      Then I’ll play games, Overwatch or Call of Duty, something like that. 
      If I have a bit of time I might record a YouTube video for my channel or I might record Reacts for Sidemen. 
      Afterwards, I’ll get ready for my second session, let’s say I’ll go on the track. 
      I’ll do 400 metre sprints, do that six times with one minute between and I’ll try and get good times. 
      It has to be under 1.20 every time, without fail. After that we’ll do bunny hops. 
      When this is finished I’ll head back home, shower, have dinner and chill. Maybe watch something, relax and then head to bed. 

      Sparring
      Getting the rounds in the gym is vitally important for KSI, who is still new to the sport, and insists his fame does not afford him mercy.
      KSI: People would hold back, because they’d be like, ‘Oh, he’s a YouTuber, he’s not really a fighter, I don’t want to put my all into it.’
      And then I hit hard and they’re like, ‘Oh s***, wait, what? What’s going on?’ Then they put more into it. 
      Then you’ve got other people that are like, ‘I want to make a statement, you’re not meant to be in this world, this scene is different, you’re not a fighter.’ 
      When I’m able to go toe-to-toe with them it makes them have a new level of respect for me. 
      Before the Logan fights, I definitely didn’t spar enough. Now I spar every other day, I get about ten-plus rounds a week. 
      I don’t hold back on my sparring partners, so if they hold back they’re getting knocked down. 
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      I make them go all out, just my intensity. I’m always in their face, I love a jab.
      I love putting people on their backfoot, I’m not a guy who likes being on the backfoot. But I can fight on the backfoot when I need to. 

      KSI with his London Shootfighters training partnersCredit: @KSI More

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      How Mike Tyson grew 20-INCH neck by 18 through gruelling training technique that Anthony Joshua now copies

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      MIKE TYSON grew a 20-INCH neck by the age of 18 through a gruelling training technique. Boxers train the neck to increase their ability to take a punch.
      Mike Tyson grew a 20-INCH neck by the age of 18Credit: YouTube Against The Ropes
      And Tyson, the youngest heavyweight of all time aged 20, was no different in the gym.
      He used a technique called neck bridges, which involve a rocking back and forth motion.
      Even current boxing stars like Anthony Joshua, 33, have used the old school technique.
      Tyson, now 55, remains one of the most celebrated fighters of all time, retiring in 2005.
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      He did make a shock comeback in 2020 and drew with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 53, in an exhibition bout.
      Tyson, who looks unlikely to fight again, used to consume anywhere from 3,000-4,000 calories a day.
      He started his day early with a three to five-mile jog around 4am.
      After two hours he would come back, shower and go to sleep again until about 10am, when it was time for breakfast.
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      By midday he would be in the gym for his first boxing session, which was normally ten straight rounds of sparring.
      Tyson then did three sets of Calisthenics, including squats, tricep extensions, pushups, shrugs with 30 kilos and neck crunches.
      Afterwards, at 2pm the heavyweight would then have lunch before returning back to the gym for more boxing.
      This consisted of sparring, bag work, pads with his trainer, and an hour on the stationary bike as well as more Calisthenics.
      At 5pm, Tyson would do four more sets of the same calisthenics routine and then slow shadow boxing, focusing on just ONE technique.
      Two hours later he would have dinner, before his final session of the day at 8pm, which was a light 30 minutes on the exercise bike for recovery.
      Tyson was in bed at 9pm, watching TV or studying fight films before hitting the hay.
      Mike Tyson is the youngest heavyweight champion of all timeCredit: Getty More

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      How France hero Olivier Giroud, 36, defies his years with a strict diet and tough fitness plan to keep scoring

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      FRANCE forward Olivier Giroud continues to defy his years.The former Arsenal and Chelsea star was the match-winner against England – beating Harry Maguire to Antoine Griezmann’s header 12 minutes from time to set-up a semi-final date with Morocco.
      Olivier Giroud celebrates heading France’s winner against EnglandCredit: Getty
      Giroud shows off his buff physique on holiday in IbizaCredit: The Mega Agency
      36-year-old Giroud is in peek condition thanks to a strict exercise and diet regimeCredit: Getty
      While Giroud eats a balanced diet to stay on top of his game
      Just like the age-less Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2018 World Cup winner has given longevity to his career with a strict diet plan and tough fitness routine.
      And he eats plenty of fruit, vegetables, chicken and fish to maintain his incredible physique, while working overtime in the gym.
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      Crucial to Giroud’s health and fitness plan is what he puts into his body.
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      The 6ft4in striker avoids processed foods, sugar and unhealthy oils – corn, canola, vegetable, and other chemically engineered cocktails.
      He chows down on a variety of breakfasts, including bagels with strawberry jam, egg white and ham omelettes, or brown toast with scrambled eggs.
      For lunch his options feature green Salad with mixed beans, salmon and rice, baked potato with tuna, or even a tuna pasta.
      At dinner, he will have fish (sometimes haddock or tuna steak) with a broccoli, or chicken with green vegetables.
      When it comes to eating, Giroud is very careful with what he puts into his body
      Giroud, on a dinner date with wife Jennifer, avoids processed foods and enjoys lean meats and fishCredit: BackGrid
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      Occasionally, he will go for a lean steak – with a mixed salad or steamed vegetables.
      And because Giroud is so incredible active, he will snack regularly during the day.
      Things he eats are dried fruit and nuts, muesli bars, popcorn and banana sandwiches.
      WORKING IT OFF
      Of course, this high-energy diet gives Giroud plenty to burn off when he works out.
      And when he’s not training with current club AC Milan at the Milanello Sports Centre, he is fully utilising his time off to stay fit with an action-packed routine.
      He reportedly allows himself just one day off – a Wednesday.
      Weekends, if he’s not playing, he will do cardio exercises and again rest.

      According to his ex-manager Thomas Tuchel, Giroud trains like a 20-year-old
      Dumbbells feature regularly in Giroud’s workoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Giroud performs a burpee while training with ex-club ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      On Mondays, he’s bench pressing, lifting dumbbells and working his abs using a plate twist.
      Tuesdays, he incorporates mountain climbers into his exercise, as well as squats and reverse grip push-ups.
      Thursday, Giroud will continue with weight exercises, including a series of routines with dumbbells, close-grip EZ-Bar curls and three sets of pull-ups of five reps.
      And for Friday, it’s burpees, a variety of squats, and plyometric lunges. The latter helps develop and improve lower body strength and power, as well as challenge dynamic stability and coordination.
      HIGH PRAISE
      Last year, Giroud showed astonishing athleticism with a stunning overhead kick against Atletico Madrid while playing for Chelsea.
      He became the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the Blues at 34 years and 146 days.
      But that didn’t surprise his former manager Thomas Tuchel, who was in awe of his striker’s approach to keeping himself in shape.
      “If you see him on a daily basis, you cannot be surprised. He is totally fit, his body is in shape and his physicality is on top level,” Tuchel said in an interview back in 2021.
      “He trains like a 20-year-old, like a 24-year-old. He is a guy who has a good mixture of serious and joy in training. He is always positive and it is a big factor for the group.”
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      After a hard training session Giroud takes advantage of an ice bathCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Giroud’s incredible body defies his yearsCredit: The Mega Agency
      The overhead kick winner against Atletico Madrid in 2021 showed Giroud’s hard work has paid off and he still has his athleticismCredit: EPA
      With four goals in Qatar, Giroud has proven he is still one of the world’s leading forwards. Against Poland he broke France’s all-time scoring record held by Thierry Henry, and his goal against England was his 53rd for his country.
      You wouldn’t put it past him to add to that total against Morocco on Wednesday. More

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      David Haye vows to go from ‘fat to fit in eight weeks’ as he shows off ‘ridiculous rolls and unsightly belly’

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      DAVID HAYE has vowed to go from “fat to fit in eight weeks” after piling on the pounds for an “experiment”. The former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion ditched his five hours of exercise a week and ate whatever he liked.
      David Haye plans to go from ‘fat to fit in eight weeks’Credit: Instagram @davidhaye
      David Haye ditched his usual routineCredit: Instagram @davidhaye
      As a result, his body fat went up 12 per cent, having gone from 15st 7lb to 16st 7lb, paving the way for a two-month transformation.
      He said: “I did an experiment, I stopped doing any exercise and started eating what everybody else was eating.
      “And as a result, this is what transpired. I’ve turned into a mere mortal I’ve got ridiculous rolls of fat on the side.
      “Body fat went from ten per cent to 22-and-a-half per cent in three months just by doing what everybody else is doing.
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      “I’m not overeating, I was just easting desserts, just drinking alcohol with everybody else and this is what happens.”
      Haye, 42, is now going to document his eight-week weight loss on his website, planning to drop 1.5 per cent body fat each week.
      The retired boxer gave an insight into his tricks, which includes loading up on nutrients, minerals and vitamin rich food.
      Unfortunately, sugar will have to be cut out alongside bread, rice, potato’s and pasta.
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      Haye will drink no less than three litres of water a day and will not eat his first meal until early in the afternoon.
      So it will leave the British boxing legend hungry for results, which he plans to reveal in the new year.
      Haye retired after consecutive losses to Tony Bellew but returned for an exhibition last year against his friend Joe Fournier.
      And the millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer admitted he wished his ex-sparring partner came out of shape for their eight-rounder.
      He joked: “F*** me why couldn’t you have been in that shape when we fought.”
      Haye responded: “Because I wanted to win!! May the fat burning begin!!”
      David Haye and Joe Fournier during their exhibition boutCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Harry Kane reveals he has been seeing secret fitness guru to overcome injury problems and lets him stay at £17m mansion

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      HARRY KANE has revealed he has overcome his injury nightmares with the help of a new fitness guru.The Tottenham striker, who had been dogged with ankle and hamstring injuries, has suffered barely any problems since he started working with a Spanish expert in 2020.
      England captain Harry Kane is just a few goals shy of Wayne Rooney’s England recordCredit: PA
      Kane in his home gym
      In fact, since rupturing a tendon in his left hamstring against Southampton on January 1 2020, Kane has missed just five games in total.
      The England captain, who refused to name the fitness guru, said: “I did my hamstring against Southampton away on New Year’s Day and since then I’ve actually found this new physio and we’ve been working together since, for nearly three years now. 
      “He’s been really great for me. We’ve worked for hours and hours over the three years, built up a really good relationship and I feel like he’s really helped me get my body right.
      “I’ve seen changes in my body in terms of what my ankles were like before and now after. I’m in a totally different place.
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      “So it’s really pleasing, I’ve kept that under the radar. Not now! It’s the first time you guys have asked me about it, to be fair.
      “I was at a period in my career where I was struggling to play consistently throughout a season.
      “Especially when you come up to major tournaments, it’s great to know your body is in a good place.
      “Of course, you can get injured at any moment, whether it’s a tackle or a bad movement but I think when you’re free in your mind and you’ve been playing consistently for a while, it definitely helps with your mindset going into the seasons and major tournaments.”
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      Asked about his identity, Kane said: “I’ll keep his name quiet. He’s Spanish. I’ll use him maybe one week of the month.
      “He doesn’t live in the UK so he comes over one week a month and stays with me.”
      Kane has lived in a mesmerising £17million London mansion since 2018.
      The house comes equipped with seven bedrooms, a state-of-the-art gym and an epic man cave.
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      Inside Anthony Joshua’s new ‘mental training’ plan after losing to Usyk

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      TWO time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has said he is now taking a more ‘mental approach’ to training after losing to Oleksandr Usyk.The 32-year-old said he is increasingly focusing on the mental aspects of his boxing training.
      Anthony Joshua has revealed the way he is tackling training in the lead up to 2022Credit: Getty
      Speaking at an Under Armour panel, Joshua said he was turning to ‘uplifting activities’ to help put him in the right headspace.
      “I’m not happy with what happened in my previous fight. You have to be angry at losing and it’s not acceptable,” he says.
      “My losses should be put in my highlights reel really, as that’s the stuff that shapes you, it’s always on my mind.
      “I don’t take losses well, I fight the best consistently, and I try to overcome obstacles.”
      Joshua’s next fight is set for April 2022 and after September’s loss, he’s taking on a new approach.
      Mental health is key to all of us, and can make a real impact for any athlete; it’s something Watford-born Joshua puts a lot of emphasis on.
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      The Sun previously launched its You’re Not Alone campaign, to remind anyone facing a tough time that there is hope and support available.
      Joshua says mental recovery is really important for him and explains that keeping his mental health in good condition helps him feel strong and perform at his best.
      Keeping an eye on his social media usage is a crucial step in managing his mental health.
      “It’s all about the environment I create around myself and the information I let in,” says Joshua.
      “It’s too much of an effort to block out social media. If you like it, jump on it, but when you’re on it, control what you let into your life.
      “If you use it, it’s fine, get the positives out of it.
      “You have to fill your life with motivation, because life is hard. 
      “I’ve been at the bottom so I need to see things that are uplifting.” 
      Anthony Joshua’s top tips for training outside this winterChilly training doesn’t just have to involve sub-zero temperatures and sprinting in the snow.
      “It’s important to just get outside and just get some sunshine,” says Joshua.
      “Just going for a walk and getting some sunlight is great; it’s so important to be outside.”
      If you’re anxious about cold weather workouts, start slow and build up your cold weather tolerance.
      “Lots of little things impact us,” says Joshua.
      “You need small targets. Small little steps will take you a long way.
      “Cold training is good because it helps you learn how to deal with stress. 
      “It helps you become a better person, no matter what environment you are in.”

      Another way he keeps his mental health topped up is with a chilly daily ritual.
      While many influencers and athletes like to post photos of themselves luxuriously lounging in hot places like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Joshua much prefers the cold, and Joshua likes to take a cold shower first thing.
      It’s a shock to the system, and a boost for his mental health.
      “A cold shower is one of the first things I do in the morning,” he says.
      “It’s all about being uncomfortable. 
      “Each day presents me with millions of obstacles and I just feel like if I can get through a 30 second cold shower, then I can deal with 10 minutes of stress.”
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      Joshua, an Under Armour ambassador, takes his cold shower philosophy into the training ring too. 
      Icy weather training might be something he struggles with, but he says: “It’s that mental blockage that you need to overcome.”
      He remembers his trainer telling him to go for a run outdoors, in freezing temperatures. 
      “I knew I had to go outside. The spartans and the vikings would always be outside, but I’m a new school guy.
      “My coach showed me a video of someone running in the snow, so I knew what I had to do.
      “I had to overcome my thoughts and I felt alive when I came back from that run.”
      Training at low temperatures can be hugely beneficial for your physical and mental health, if you can get yourself out the door.
      “Being in a warm environment relaxes you, you shut down,” says Joshua.
      “The cold signals to your brain and the rest of your body that you need to wake up.
      “It’s all about being switched on and that’s what cold weather training does for your mind and body.”
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