Former England flanker James Haskell has embarked on a transformative fitness journey under the guidance of triple Olympian Sarah Lindsey.
The ex-rugby star has been working with Lindsey, a renowned trainer with a stellar track record, in recent weeks.
Olympian Expertise at the Helm
Sarah Lindsey, a former speed skater who represented Team GB at three Olympic Games, has made her mark in the fitness world by training celebrities such as Piers Morgan and Rita Ora. Her global brand,
ROAR Fitness,
has gained recognition for achieving dramatic physical transformations in just 12 weeks.
A Vision for Elite Fitness
Lindsey reflected on her career shift after retiring from athletics in 2010. "I noticed a gap in the market," she said. "Gyms weren't offering the high standards or tailored services I had experienced as an athlete." This observation led her to create a gym experience combining world-class trainers, nutritionists, and therapists to deliver personalised, cutting-edge training.
Building the ROAR Empire
In April 2016, Lindsey and her husband, Rich Phillips, opened the first ROAR Fitness gym in Liverpool Street, London. Since then, they have expanded, opening additional locations in Bank and Kensington High Street. Earlier this year, they took the brand global with the launch of ROAR Dubai, continuing to build their fitness empire.
Five strongest rugby union beasts in the world
1. Andrew Porter – Ireland
Lions contender Porter is poised to make a sizeable impact for Ireland moving forward.
The 28-year-old Leinster loosehead, who has won 64 caps, is a huge carrier, massive in the scrum and is renowned for his freakish ability in the gym.
According to Jonny Waterson in The Irish Times
2. Duhan van der Merwe - Scotland
The 6ft 4ins, 16st 7lbs winger is a key weapon in his team and a player with three Lions Tests to his name from the 2021 tour of South Africa.
3. Joe Marler
In the rugby world, Joe Marler is an undeniable force to be reckoned with. Renowned for his unwavering tenacity and expertise in the scrum, he stands as a stalwart figure in the English and Harlequins lineup.
With a career steeped in resilience and dedication, Marler's contributions to the sport are nothing short of invaluable. His recent feats in England training sessions speak volumes about his sheer strength and determination. Boasting a record benchpress of 210kg and an impressive squat of 230kg, Marler proves time and again why he's a force to be feared on the field.
https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/173powv/marler_benches_190kg/
4. Maro Itoje - England
18st 2lbs. 6ft 5in. Fast, strong, agile, intelligent and super fit. If The Pearl wasn't an elite rugby player, you'd half expect to see him crushing skulls in Game of Thrones.
5. Ebene Etzebeth - South Africa
Enforcers hold a position of immense value and influence within the Springbok rugby team. For several years, Bakkies Botha embraced this role with an intense passion, and now, he has gracefully passed the torch to another formidable lock.
It comes as no surprise that Etzebeth excels at intimidating opponents on the field — such fierceness runs in his family. His uncle, Clifford, gained notoriety while playing for Western Province between 1977 and 1981. However, the approach to enforcing the game has evolved, requiring a cleaner, though still physically formidable, style.
Searching for information about Etzebeth online primarily leads to discussions about his impressive strength and dedication in the gym. In 2012, he effortlessly lifted weights at Western Province, prompting the club to order custom-made 165lb dumbbells, with George Ford, the England fly-half, weighing just 20lbs more.