Busted’s James Bourne has purchased special trainers so he can do the band’s signature guitar jumps.
The reunited pop punk trio – comprising James and Matt Willis, both 39, and Charlie Simpson, 37 – are hitting the road in September for their 20th anniversary tour, and they’ve revealed how they are preparing for the road.
Matt told Heat magazine: “Funny you should say that – James has bought some special trainers for his knees.”
James continued: “I was speaking to Dougie [Poynter, from McFly and James’ McBusted bandmate] and he was saying he’s been struggling to jump because he wore bad trainers. It’s actually a big deal, choosing the right footwear for stage…”
Matt takes daily ice baths and Charlie – who was recently crowned the winner of TV’s ‘The Masked Singer UK’ as Rhino – keeps in shape but found sitting in freezing water too much.
Charlie said: “I guess keeping fit is good. I’ve also tried using an ice bath, , as apparently they’re good for you. It was horrible.
Matt chipped in: “I do one every day.
“You come up with your best ideas in that ice bath.
“I come up with some good s***. It gives you an instant dopamine hit.”
James has taken it one step further and does cryotherapy.
He said: “I’ve been doing the cryo chamber thing in LA, which is quite nice.
“When you come out, you feel amazing.”
Cryotherapy – which has many health benefits such as muscle and injury recovery to weight loss and relief from inflammatory conditions – is popular among stars including Justin Bieber and Take That’s Gary Barlow.
The ‘You Said No’ group’s 15-date run kicks off in Plymouth on September 2 and wraps in Manchester on September 24.