Weight Vests, Bikram, And Sprints. Oh My!

Andy Murray logged a win over David Nalbandian today in Paris, further proof that his markedly improved fitness is paying dividends. Currently ranked No. 4 on the ATP Tour, Murray (23 years-old, 6'3", 183 lbs) spends hundreds of hours on the tennis court, of course, but training goes way beyond fuzzy yellow balls. He does chin-ups in a weighted vest (that looks as if it were designed by Azzadine Alaia) for upper body strength; multiple back-to-back 100 and 400 meter sprints for speed and lower body strength; and in 2008, he added Bikram yoga to the routine. The Scottish player's trainers suggested he try the hot yoga, which lasts 90 minutes in a room heated to 104F. To his surprise, the practice improved his flexibility, stamina, and ability to cope with high temperatures, but it also helped his "mental strength," as he has told the British press. With a diet that relies heavily on Japanese food, his body fat has been reported as 6.5%. A good thing for a man who is obliged to wear a kilt from time to time.