Gerwyn Price has detailed the straightforward approach behind his dramatic physical transformation, shedding sixteen kilos in recent months and boosting his confidence on the oche. The former world champion, known as "The Iceman," reduced his weight from 104 to around 88 kilos through regular gym training and eliminating unhealthy snacks from his diet. Price told Red Dragon Darts that the changes have had an immediate impact on his performances, stating, "When I started I was about 104kg, and now I am down to about 88kg. I'm glad I have lost it and feel a lot better in myself. It gives me a lot more confidence." He added that small adjustments, like wearing a 34 waist instead of a 36, contribute to that positive feeling.
Price emphasized that his weight loss did not stem from a strict diet or complex meal plans, but rather from conscious choices. He explained, "I don't meal prep. I just have a Nando's or a Wagamama's. If you have a Nando's it is not bad food." The biggest gain, according to Price, comes from cutting out snacks: "It is just chicken and cutting out the bits in between. The crisps and the chocolate, Haribos, which are my favourite. It's just trying to cut out the junk food." He admitted that eating late at night after matches is one of the toughest parts, especially when starving, but it's about making good choices.
Beyond diet, Price stressed the importance of an active build-up, noting that regular training helps him arrive at the oche sharp both physically and mentally. He said, "The more I train leading up to games, the better I seem to play. You know what it is like when you go to the gym. After you have come out, you just feel better for the day." Price contrasted this with skipping sessions, stating, "If I miss a session or I don't get up and go to the gym and then roll out of bed at 10am, you just don't feel the same person. You feel lethargic. But if I am up at 7am in the gym, get that done and go back home, get the protein in, you just feel like you are set up for the day."
Price believes his weight loss has been effective because it happened gradually while he continued playing on tour. He remarked, "I think if you lose it too quickly it can probably affect you. When you are playing as consistently and as often as me and Luke Humphries are, then you don't really feel the difference because it's gradual." The Welshman added that the constant match rhythm helps him adapt to his new body, saying, "You are constantly playing, and maybe I will lose a couple of pounds a week. If I put my darts down for six months and lost the weight, maybe then it is harder. Because I am playing when I am losing the weight, you get used to it."
