Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness secrets that help him jump as high as 8ft 5in

Posted Sunday, June 14, 2020 by Dailystar.co.uk

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the fittest sport stars in the world with the Juventus ace sticking to a routine that has helped him stay at the top of the footballing game for around 15 years

Cristiano Ronaldo sticks to a steady routine in order to maintain his incredible physique and relentless stamina.

The Juventus star is one of the fittest sport stars in the world and remarkably leapt 8ft 5ins off the ground to score a stunning header against Sampdoria in December.

His air time was incredible while the former Real Madrid star also earned praise for the way he contorted his body to score an overhead kick against his current club in 2018.

Ronaldo, 34, shows no signs of slowing down having previously admitted to wanting to continue to play into his forties.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness secrets that help him jump as high as 8ft 5in
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning header against Sampdoria in December

In 2018, Ronaldo said: "Right now I have a biological age of 23.

"I've still got a long time left, I can keep playing until I'm 41. I'm feeling good, happy, I can't complain."

Ronaldo’s fitness comes from finding a routine that works for him and, importantly, sticking to it.

The ex-Manchester United man follows a Pilates-based routine that focuses on resistance work to strengthen his core though knows rest and his diet is also key.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness secrets that help him jump as high as 8ft 5in
Cristiano Ronaldo regularly works out in the gym

Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness secrets that help him jump as high as 8ft 5in

Ronaldo doesn’t relax once a game is done either, being sure to head straight to the pool with swimming being a brilliant full-body workout.

Ronaldo also has a £50,000 walk-in Cryotherapy chamber at home, having one installed back in 2013

That helps beat muscle soreness and reduces swelling, inflammation or sprains, aiding Ronaldo’s recovery.

Though the Portuguese star knows that staying healthy in the mind is just as important as his time in the gym.

He explained: "Mental strength is just as important as physical strength.

"Training and physical sessions are most important, but living a relaxed lifestyle helps you to be the best you can be, physically and mentally.

"I spend my free time with family and friends, which keeps me relaxed and in a positive mindset.

"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."