Top 10 Most In-Shape Athletes
Whether it is soccer or basketball or Weightlifting, sports require a high level of fitness if you are to compete at the highest level. "According to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, "Talent is 30% of what happens in sport; the remaining 70% is hard work". Staying in shape as athletes comprise of different daily routines that should be followed daily coupled with a proper diet plan.
The ten most in-shape athletes listed in this article are high level performing individuals who are on top in their respective sports and have managed to stay in shape over the years.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever. Aside from his footballing skills, he is known for his incredible stamina and power play. Ronaldo embodies every aspect of physical and mental conditioning. Ronaldo has transformed over the years from the tiny framed boy from Sporting Lisbon to one of the best to ever play the game of soccer.
How did he achieve all this feat?
Ronaldo's workout routine includes getting a lot of sleep, cardio workout for about 30 minutes in length, weight training to increase both speed and stamina, squats, box jumps, jumping lunges, sit-ups and laterally bound. According to Ryan Giggs, a former Ronaldo teammate at Manchester United, Ronaldo is the first to get to training and the last to leave. He spent 3 to 4 hours each day on work out.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Soccer)
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a renowned footballer who is noted for his outrageous long distance goals, his strength, towering physique and aerial dominance. Over the years, he has developed the frame that made him unstoppable. At 36, Ibrahimovic is showing no sign of slowing down from his brilliant form having hit the ground running in L.A Galaxy.
His workout routine includes Cardio training, running on a treadmill, weightlifting for strength and core work for stability. He also owns a black belt in Taekwondo, a sport that requires a high level of control and skill.
Dan Carter (Rugby)
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In a game known for strength and fitness, Dan Carter has thrived above all odds. To be a player like Dan Carter (the highest scoring rugby union test match player by point), you have to have enough of fitness in your armory.
To reach this phenomenal level, Carter has adhered to a diet regime and fitness programme which include healthy diet routine, two weight training session in a week, clean squats, speed training (which consists of a regular sprint of over 10 meters regularly) and high-intensity workout series that include plyometric, cardio and strength.
Russel Westbrook (Basketball)
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According to Sports Illustrated, Russel Westbrook was the 7th fittest male athlete on earth in 2017. Westbrook's speed, power and strength are what makes him one of the best point guards in NBA. Westbrook could not have been a two time NBA all-star game MVP and a seven-time NBA all-star without his crazy regimen that has helped him to achieve world-class athleticism.
He follows a routine created by Dwight Daub, director of athletic performance for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook routine is built on instability training to maximize balance and stability. His workout comprises high-intensity sprints and lateral movements on sand hills, Walking DB push up to row, physioball TRX Row, Single leg DB curl-to-press, Box jumps and Weighted Russian twist abdominals.
LeBron James (Basketball)
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King James is undoubtedly one of the best athletes the sport of basketball has ever seen in this generation. He is an NBA champion, three-time NBA MVP and Rookie of the year and NBA finals MVP. Naturally born with a lot of talent, LeBron James would not have achieved any of this feat without power, strength, and agility. Behind his achievements and skills are years of consistent hard work and lots of rigorous and regimented workouts.
LeBron workouts involve a mix of low-level reps, push-ups, and pull-ups which are all designed to activate muscle cells. Other regiments include cardio routines, 30 minutes of combined stretching and yoga, off court workouts consisting of Pilates, boxing, cycling, and sprints.
Odell Beckham Jr. (American Football)
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Success in NFL requires speed, power, strength, and agility which are not the regular routines you find in Gym. In spite of the various requirements necessary to stay on top in the game, one man who has defied all odd to remain relevant is Odell Beckham Jr. Since breaking into the world scene with his one-handed catch, Beckham has been one of the consistent and productive players in the game. For men like Beckham, being one of the best is not enough, he wants to get better.
According to Jama Liggin, Beckham is ready to train no matter the situation and time. His routine includes weightlifting, agility drills catching bricks and the intensive tennis ball drill..
Conor Mcgregor (UFC)
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Call him loud, rude, unapologetic and excessive, Connor Mcgregor is UFC finest and that alone means he boasts an insane level of fitness. Without strength and agility and an incredible fitness level, you cannot compete in two different sports, own two UFC belt at two various level at the same time like the Irish fighter has done. In his word, he described hard work as an obsession. "Every man is born the same; you could be anyone if you put in the time and you would reach the top."
Mcgregor insane routine includes Jiu-Jitsu, Boxes, Weightlifting, Swimming, dead hangs from object and jump ropes. Mental strength has also played a massive part in his success story. His belief is his greatest asset.
Jordan Burroughs (Wrestling)
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Jordan Burroughs was relatively unknown before his success at the London Olympics where he bagged a gold medal in wrestling. Ever since his triumph at that event, he has managed to stay on top in a game that involves mental strength, total body workout, high cardiovascular endurance and great cardiovascular shape. More than his numerous triumph, Burroughs is fast, stable and explosive. Something he could not have achieved without constant training and a high level of fitness. Jordan Burroughs has managed to stay in shape and full fitness by following a routine that involves weighted pull-ups, gruesome workouts (as he likes to describe it), rope climbs, and weight training to improve strength and fitness level.
Mat Fraser (CrossFit)
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With his 216-point win margin, Mat Fraser delivered one of the most dominant performances fans have ever seen at the 2017 cross fit game beating the record he set the previous year. He led by a wide margin at the 2017 CrossFit games that he had already won before the game ended. Publicly known for his hatred of second place, Fraser is a hardworking individual who is never tired of training. His affinity for training and workout was evident that after he won his final event game in 2017 and was asked when he will return to training, he replied with a smile "tomorrow." Apart from being a CrossFit champion for 2016 and 2017, he was named the Fittest man on earth in 2016 and 2017.
For a man who believes grit and determination beats talent, his workout routine include squats, press ups, deadlifts, snatch, chest-to-bar pull-ups, thrusters and jumping chin-ups.
Roger Federer (Tennis)
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Whether he is playing a sublime handed backhand or a wicked forehand, Roger Federer is a joy to watch. It is incredible to see that the Tennis legend is still making waves at 36. What most people have failed to realize is that it takes years of training for Roger Federer to prepare himself for 3, 4 and sometimes 5 hours of battle in the court. Federer has been the most consistent man in tennis with 20 Grand Slam titles and no significant injury except for constant back pain.
Roger Federer's training routine is designed by his longtime strength and conditioning coach, Pierre Paganini whom he met in his teen while playing tennis. Federer puts about 10 hours per week into his workout in a bid to stay fit. His routine includes weight work, sprints, jumps, butt kicks, ball toss, lateral lunges with a twist, endurance and agility training using resistance bands and cone drills.
There are hundreds of training programs that take the basic conditioning concepts that these athletes follow and package them into a fitness routine. fütness does just that; it gives you the alternative of a fun, dynamic and high-octane workout that's perfect for everyone, not just people that have experience with the game. Let's us know if you think we missed any of the top athletes and who your pick would be for number 1.
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