Australia's pace attack will continue to have regular bowling sessions in the three-month break before the Ashes in a bid to prevent injuries ahead of the crucial tour.
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said that while it was important for the batsmen to take some time out from the game, the bowlers, in particular, Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, Michael Kasprowicz and Brett Lee, will be encouraged to remain in training.
Ponting said that the Australians couldn't afford to lose one of their quicks ahead of the much-anticipated series and that, historically, injuries usually occur soon after a break.
"I will be encouraging these guys to do some bowling through their break," Ponting said.
"As Glenn has said before, it's when they have a long break and start working back into their bowling that they're most likely to get injured."
"That's what I'm more worried about and I hope everyone gives themselves the best chance (of staying fit)."
McGrath agreed, saying weekly sessions in the times when he wasn't playing cricket, kept him physically ready and mentally motivated.
"I've never felt better, the body is going well and I couldn't be happier with the way I'm bowling," McGrath said.