Cristiano Ronaldo is entering the twilight years of his career – but looks as fit as ever on and off the pitch.
And it has helped him become an instant success with Juventus as he continues to sparkle in his second season in Italy.
CR7 joined the Italian giants for £99m in the summer of 2018, signing a four-year-contract.
And after a tricky start to his new venture, the 34-year-old scored 31 goals in 47 games in all competitions in his debut season.
This campaign he has netted 16 goals in 23 games – registering in each of the last six.
But behind the scenes it takes a lot of hard work. From his diet, to exercise routine to sleep and rest, Ronaldo leads the most disciplined of lifestyles.
He can eat up to SIX meals a day, with fish a big part of his diet.
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Swordfish, tuna and braised cod are particular favourites. He regards chicken as “magical” due to its high protein and low fat content.
For breakfast Ronaldo will eat ham and cheese and low-fat yoghurt.
If he doesn’t have it for brekkie, the former Manchester United star will wolf down avocado toast for snacks during the day.
Lunch No1 could consist of chicken and salad, while No2 might be fish – maybe tuna with salad, eggs and olives.
Dinner will see the football legend fill his boots with meat or fish, maybe breaking them up in two separate sittings.
FIVE NAPS PER DAY
Steak, swordfish or the Lisbon speciality of Bacalao a la Brasa – a mixture of braised cod, onions, thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggs should see him through till bedtime.
Once tucked up, Ronaldo will ensure he has eight hours of sleep each night. That’s in addition to FIVE naps he will take during the day.
Speaking about rest, the Portuguese superstar said: “Proper sleep is really important for getting the most out of training.
“I go to bed early and get up early, especially before matches. Sleep helps muscles recover which is really important.”
Clearly the gym and intense exercise is a huge part of Ronaldo’s life – as shown by his incredible muscle definition and speedy recovery from injury.
The forward follows a pilates-based routine that focuses on resistance work to strengthen his core.
