I'm sure you have seen wild claim adverts like that almost every day. How do you separate the facts from the snake oil?

It's not easy.

Getting it wrong could be expensive.

You could always ask someone who knows. You could investigate the facts for yourself to see how things match up.

But the real key to remember with these types of claims is: 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is'.

Getting better at cricket is hard work.

You need to be fit, have a strong mind, eat right, become a student of the game and practice as much as you can.

There is no shortcut.

Stick at it, stay motivated (even in the cold of winter) and you will see results and maybe even get those abs without the daft machines.

No guarantees though.