At the age of 35, C. Ronaldo is still considered a god of strength. Recently, in the match against AS Roma in round 2 of Serie A, CR7 made everyone “wide-eyed” when he jumped up to 2.28 meters and headed the ball into AS Roma’s net.

Previously, in December last year, the Portuguese superstar created a jump as high as 2.56 meters in a match against Sampdoria. The record for CR7’s highest jump was made in 2013, with a 2.93 meter high jump to score against Man Utd.

C.Ronaldo’s achievements make even basketball stars in the NBA (American professional basketball league) admire him. It’s even more impressive that CR7 still retains such strength after turning 35 years old.

Remember, in 2018, C. Ronaldo confided: “Currently, my biological age is only 23. I am confident that I can play football until I am 41 years old. I’m feeling happy with my body.”

So what is the secret that makes C.Ronaldo still extremely prolific even when he turned 35?

In fact, CR7 does not have any “family secrets”. To possess such an incredible body, C.Ronaldo has followed a few key principles.

Burning your heart out in the gym is a prerequisite. C.Ronaldo practices using the Pilates method, a form of exercise to strengthen muscles, improve physique and body flexibility. CR7 focuses on developing muscle groups, it’s like building a foundation for a house, from which to practice different specialized exercises, with different development purposes (like running, jumping…) .

C.Ronaldo is a person who is very strict with himself. He pays great attention to post-match exercises. While other players will go home to watch TV or go out partying, superstar No. 7 will go straight to the swimming pool. This not only helps CR7 relax after a stressful match, but also helps him improve his physique. Swimming is a great form of exercise that can develop arm and leg muscle groups…

The striker born in 1985 also has another “secret weapon” which is a cryotherapy chamber. This is a special method that many world stars have used to restore their health. Soaking in a cold chamber will help them reduce the risk of inflammation, muscle swelling or sprains. It helps C.Ronaldo’s muscles relax and get ready for training the next morning. CR7 will soak in the bath for about 3 minutes, freezing nitrogen can push the temperature down to minus 160 to minus 200 degrees Celsius. The outside skin temperature will be lowered, and the body temperature will not have a big change.

In addition to the harsh training regimen, C.Ronaldo pays great attention to sleep. This player once revealed that he must get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. CR7 explained: “Mental strength is just as important as physical strength.

Physical exercise sessions are important, but having a comfortable lifestyle will help your body develop as best as possible. Physical and mental development are equally important. In my free time, I always spend it with my family and friends. Besides, I am always comfortable and think positively about everything.

Sleeping properly is also really important, to achieve high efficiency in training. I usually go to bed early and get up early, especially before each match. Sleep is very important in muscle recovery.”

Talking about training methods, C. Ronaldo said: “Exercise properly and anywhere. You can exercise your abs in the bedroom, before going to bed or after waking up in the morning. If you make it a habit, it will be easier to practice.”

In fact, as a child, C. Ronaldo was just a skinny and sick child. However, with his determination, CR7 compensated for those weaknesses and turned them into strengths through practice.

“Many coaches criticized me for being too skinny. It’s true, I don’t have any muscles. I understand that I have talent but will have to practice harder than everyone else to fully utilize it. I used to sneak out of the dorm at night to go exercise. It helps me become taller” – CR7 revealed.

C.Ronaldo’s diet is also extremely strict. The Portuguese player is not a vegetarian, but he also limits meat intake because of its high fat content. CR7’s favorite dish is Bacalao a la Brasa (traditional Portuguese dish) with cod, potatoes, onions and eggs.

C. Ronaldo once shared: “I eat a diet rich in protein, lots of carbs, fruits and vegetables. In particular, I avoid sugary foods. Eating the right diet helps the body have energy to exercise better. Sometimes, I eat up to six small meals a day, to make sure I have the best energy before each workout session.”

Chef of the Portuguese team, Luis Lavrador revealed: “C.Ronaldo always eats according to the standards of an athlete. He likes to eat fish, especially sea bream, swordfish or sea bass.”

C.Ronaldo’s Instagram page also posts about his diet. This player often uses energy-rich carbs like potatoes and pasta before playing on the field. Besides, CR7’s daily diet includes lean meat and lots of green vegetables.