The world’s going through a rather strange time right about now. In previous years, during tough periods, people have been able to count on sports, immerse themselves in spectacular sporting spectacles to bring some momentary joy and distraction to their lives. But we’re in unprecedented times. The world as we know it, and unfortunately for sports fans this includes the sporting world, is on hold. It means that people are no longer able to see their sporting heroes do their thing, work their magic.
Soccer superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, is someone who’s a sporting hero to millions around the globe. He’s regarded by many to be the best player of all time. Sure, he’s talented, possesses natural ability with the ball at his feet. But his extraordinary level of fitness and dedication to his craft has enabled him to keep himself at the top of the world game, keep scaling new heights, even at the age of 35. Here’s how the master soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo, stays in shape and keeps going strong.
13 Trains Long And Hard
It’s little wonder why Ronaldo has broken records for fun throughout the course of his career. He’s got skill, has got ability, but he practices his craft during long and intense training sessions. The best players stay and train long after practice sessions have ended. Cristiano Ronaldo is no exception.
12 Family Keeps Him Young
Sure, Ronaldo has the body and he looks super-fit. But the Portuguese superstar is young at heart too. What keeps him young, healthy and smiling? Sure, there’s soccer. But first and foremost, it’s his family. Despite the hectic days that come with being one of the best and most recognizable sportspeople on the planet, Ronaldo still finds time to chill with his kids and partake in family time.
11 Has A Private Chef
Ronaldo’s one of, if not the best, soccer player in the world, is one of the most recognizable sportspeople on the planet, is one of the fittest athletes around and, add together all of his assets, are the wealthiest soccer player and one of the wealthiest sportsmen on the planet. He splurges his cash on big houses and fancy cars. But he also recognizes the importance of nutrition and has his own private chef at his beck and call.
10 Cardio Is Key
As a soccer player, cardio is key. There’s a reason why Ronaldo, in his mid-30s, is still able to last the full 90 minutes on the pitch week in and week out without gassing out. When Ronaldo’s not on the pitch in the midst of a training session, he’s doing the miles, doing the hard yards on some type of cardio machine.
9 Hitting The Weights
Ronaldo isn’t really preoccupied with becoming too bulky. He’d be able to lift more if he wanted to. But Ronaldo trains for functionality too. If he was to lift heavier and put on more muscle mass, it’d slow him down on the pitch. So, Ronaldo hits the weights to tone his muscles and keep strong and nimble at the same time. Here he is hitting the weights at home during the pandemic.
8 Variation Is Key
Ronaldo doesn’t just hit the same exercises day in and day out. That’d get rather boring, his workouts would get stale. He has his key exercises, but he incorporates different movements into his training regime too, mixes things up, hitting his body, and stimulating his muscles from different angles. Variation in his workouts has proven to be effective.
7 Chiseling That Core
Ronaldo’s famous for his prowess as a soccer player, his level of fitness, but also and more specifically, for his incredibly ripped core. Ronaldo’s always been ripped to shreds, and as he’s gotten older his six-pack has just continued to get more ripped and defined. A strong core positively impacts pretty much everything and Ronaldo recognizes that it’s key to being a soccer player. And of course, it looks good for the cameras!
6 Allows Plenty Of Time For Recovery And Recuperation
A lot of people think that megastar athletes and fitness freaks like Ronaldo must train all day every day. To get a six-pack like that they’ve got to, right? Well, muscles and great physiques aren’t made in the gym. Al those muscle fibers that have been stimulated and torn apart need to have time to mend and grow back stronger. So, rest and recuperation are key. Sitting around and doing nothing – it’s the enjoyable aspect of being a pro athlete!
5 It’s Siesta Time
Rest and recuperation are key, but more specifically, it’s sleep that does the trick. There are so many health benefits to a night of good sleep. Ronaldo recognizes this and makes sure he gets in his eight hours of sleep at night. Not only that, but he also takes a siesta, a little nap in the afternoon. Ronaldo spent a lot of time in Spain playing for Real Madrid. Siestas are part of the Spanish way of life.
4 Pool Workouts
Nowadays, a lot of athletes are spending an increasing amount of time in the pool. Going for a swim is great for recovery, it’s a lot kinder on the joints, places less stress and strain on the body, and it just makes for a great workout. Ronaldo loves pool workouts, but they don’t just comprise of swimming. He does aerobics, weights in the pool, and has a cardio machine in his actual pool.
