HUMPHRIES CREDITS WEIGHT LOSS FOR SUCCESS

LUKE HUMPHRIES has credited a dramatic four-stone weight loss for transforming his career.  

World No. 1 Humphries admits shedding the pounds gave him the energy and focus he needed to turn promise into dominance. 

‘Cool Hand’ was title-less heading into the 2021 World Championship – only to suffer a brutal first-round exit that left his career at a crossroads. 

But everything changed once he began his fitness journey and Humphries now boasts a whopping SEVEN major titles, including becoming the 2024 World Champion. 

Cheshire thrower Humphries believes the weight loss was integral to his success on the oche. 

He said: “I honestly do put my success down to the way I lost weight. 

“I was very fatigued when I was overweight. Darts is a non-physical sport but you’re on your feet all the time.  

“When you carry any excess weight, it just tires you out.  

“I felt like when I lost the weight, I was much more energetic, exercising more and could cope with the longer days much better.  

“It was the missing ingredient in my game – I was always very good but not good enough for long enough.” 

The transformation was simple – but effective.  

Daily 30-minute sessions on an exercise bike and a strict focus on nutrition were enough to change his game – and his life. 

He added: “The best way to put it into perspective is that I started losing weight in January 2021 and by the start of March I made my first major final. 

“A week later I made another final on the pro tour and another one six weeks later. I was already noticing things that weren’t happening before. 

“All of a sudden, I was making finals and performing at a higher level more consistently. 

“It was a slow progression up the ranks, but I noticed the changes really quickly.” 

Humphries returns to action tomorrow in the Premier League and will face Rob Cross on Night 16 at Sheffield. 

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