Like all sports you have to be an athlete to compete at the highest level. I know poker is a game played with the mind and that Greg Raymer may seem to evidence to the contrary. To maintain the levels of concentration needed your body needs to be in fighting fit condition, rested and ready to do battle. This view was also shared by Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier in his book The Raiser’s Edge .
I’m 13 St 13 Lbs I need to lose 13 lbs. I’m cutting all alcohol and going to the gym daily until I make my fighting weight. Missed days at gym will require double sessions to catch up.