So it is confirmed now, there will be a sequel to Gladiator...with Russell Crowe in fact. I know that many people don't like him, but imho he was fantastic in that movie. I just can't wait for part 2, part 1 is my favourite movie.
"Training is principally an act of faith. The athlete must believe in its efficacy: he must believe that through training he will become fitter and stronger, that by constant repetition of the same movements he will become more skillful."