20 Amazing Bodies of NFL Quarterbacks

The path to NFL stardom is paved with grueling workouts, strict diets, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Behind those jaw-dropping plays on the field are countless hours of training, recovery, and personal sacrifices. In "20 Amazing Bodies of NFL Quarterbacks," we peel back the curtain to reveal the fitness and wellness secrets of the league's top signal-callers. From Patrick Mahomes' passion for training to Aaron Rodgers' unique approach to mental health, discover the habits, routines, and beliefs that drive these elite athletes. Whether it's their diet, exercise, or mindset, get an exclusive glimpse into what makes these quarterbacks truly amazing.

1. Patrick Mahomes

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Patrick Mahomes opened up about his secrets to success with CNBC. In it, he talked about the impact training has. “I would say the training, to me, has always been the thing that I’ve loved the most. I mean not only playing and going out there and practicing, but waking up every single day and getting in a workout or getting in my [recovery] therapy. If I don’t do it, I don’t feel like I really completed my day.”

2. Josh Allen

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Earlier this year, Josh Allen talked about how Bills’ training was going in an interview. “OTAs [the NFL's early season practices] were great, getting the chance to throw some of the guys. We got a long road ahead of us. It's a long season and just try to take it one day at a time.”

3. Joe Burrow

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In an interview, Joe Burrow shared his workout advice. “Don’t have a workout and post it on Instagram the next day and then go sit on your butt the next day and everyone thinks you’re working hard but you’re not. Work in silence. … Don’t worry about all that social media stuff.”

4. Justin Herbert

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Justin Herbert broke down his workout routine to Tonal. “As a quarterback, mobility is one of the most important things that we’re able to do. We spend a lot of time working on our shoulders, our flexibility. With how many passes that we throw during practices and games, it’s important to know that you’re getting enough recovery.”

5. Aaron Rodgers

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Aaron Rodgers revealed in an interview that he used ayahuasca to help with his mental health and wellbeing. "It's only in that unconditional self-love that then I'm able to truly be able to unconditionally love others. And what better way to work on my mental health than to have an experience like that? I really feel like that experience paved the way for me to have the best season of my career."

6. Jalen Hurts

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Jalen Hurts opened up about how he is approaching the NFL season to Sports Illustrated. “It’s my fourth year,” he said. “I’ve never had a fourth year before so it’s just a change of time. A change of time but the standard is the standard. I said that goals may change, the aesthetic of things may change but standards don’t.”

7. Trevor Lawrence

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Trevor Lawrence is all about staying positive for the future. “The future’s really bright,” he said to Boardroom. “All in all looking at it after having a couple of weeks to kind of take it in, it was a great year and we’re all really proud of what we were able to do. … We’re proud of that but we know that there’s more out there and we’re excited moving forward with what we’re going to be able to accomplish.”

8. Dak Prescott

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Dak Prescott did a lot of rehab to prepare for the season, and he said in an interview that it’s paying off. “It’s a product of working on everything. Whether it be rotation, whether it be diet or whatever, just focused on every way I can get better. I think I have just dropped some of the baby fat off.”

9. Kirk Cousins

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Kirk Cousins tells GQ that he is always aiming high when it comes to his goals. “When I was in college, [if] someone had said, ‘You’re going to play six seasons in the NFL, and you’re going to be able to earn a good living where you can take care of your family,’ I would’ve said, ‘That’s good enough. I’m good. I can die a happy man.’ Now I’m here. And you’re looking for more. You’re chasing more.”

10. Tua Tagovailoa

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Tua Tagovailoa shared his training process in an interview in the summer. “Strength work has been really big throughout this offseason for me with getting my legs under me, kind of building my upper body, building around my neck, my core. All of that has been taken into consideration. And I’ve been doing a lot more to try to help myself sustain the season.”

11. Matthew Stafford

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Ahead of last year’s SuperBowl, Matthew Stafford shared some of his fitness secrets with Insider. "There's probably some old photos floating of me out there at 235 lbs, enjoying life back in the day, playing ball at a heavier weight. But as I get older, fitness is more and more important, that's the biggest thing. I'm trying to do everything I can to make sure my body is in good shape and I'm ready to play."

12. Deshaun Watson

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Deshaun Watson shared his wellness secrets in an interview with GQ. “I wake up and eat breakfast before going to the facility for a full day of training. Once I get there, I work directly with my trainer to go over the day’s program, which includes both rehab exercises and isolation exercises that continue to strengthen other parts of my body. After workouts, I head home to eat and focus on recovery.”

13. Derek Carr

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Derek Carr shared some of his diet secrets with GQ. “The easiest way to say it would be that usually my plate is like a third, a third, a third. What I mean by that is a third protein, a third some kind of grain, and a third fruits and vegetables. That’s probably the easiest way to describe it. Breakfast and lunch I eat at the facility and then dinner—usually my wife cooks, or we have a chef that will bring us three dinners for our whole family to make sure we’re eating right and to give my wife a bit of a break so she can hang out with our four kids.”

14. Geno Smith

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Geno Smith decided to make some changes to his diet. He revealed what he has been doing in a press conference. “I haven't eaten red meat or chicken in a while. So I guess I'm a pescatarian now. I haven't really been near any dairy and staying away from sweets and things like that.”

15. Jared Goff

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Jared Goff broke down his approach to diet and exercise to Sports Illustrated. “I’ve been trying to put on weight my whole life. I didn’t figure it out until a year ago that that was the reason why I couldn’t. The protein wasn’t being digested or broken down correctly into my muscles. So I had to take some powders. I don’t know exactly the chemicals. It was legal. It allowed me to break down the protein better. I really don’t have to take it anymore.”

16. Brock Purdy

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Brock Purdy talked to Bleacher Report about how he is approaching football after officially starting for the 49ers. "Last year, my main focus was camp," he said. "How can I get the respect from my teammates and coaches? I just took it one day at a time and tried to make the team. That is where my mindset was at, and everything else sort of fell into place."

17. Jimmy Garoppolo

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Jimmy Garoppolo is all about having confidence in himself. He told Bleacher Report that even when he played with Tom Brady, he felt like he could play better than Brady. “I’m not stupid. You have to pick your battles, but I had belief in myself that I could do certain things, and it’s always worked out pretty well. It will always be in me, that drive that comes from my dad telling me that someone is always working harder, that I’m always in last place and I need to catch up to someone else.”

18. Justin Fields

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Justin Fields shared his typical diet to The Beet, including what he does before a game. “Before a game, I don't eat too much as I don't want to upset my stomach, but after the game, I almost always grab an OWYN shake for recovery. Not only do I like the way the OWYN shakes make me feel but I really enjoy them almost like a dessert.”

19. Baker Mayfield

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Baker Mayfield shared some of his wellness secrets with GQ. “I’m constantly drinking water throughout the entire day,” he said. “I have a fridge of Bodyarmor in my garage. As far as food goes, my wife prepares overnight oats the night before, which I have every single morning around 6:30 or so. In there, there’s almond milk, shredded coconut, dates for added sweetness, and depending what we have around maybe blueberries or apples with some cinnamon.”

20. Mac Jones

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Ahead of the 2022 football season, Mac Jones made sure to get in shape. He shared what he did with NBC Sports Boston. "I think it's important to assess everything and that was one of the things I wanted to improve," Jones told Phil Perry. "I made significant strides in that area, fixing my body and feeling comfortable and feeling healthier and better. But at the end of the day, you're still a human and you want to eat what you want to eat, but you have to be disciplined as best as you can. Hood ice cream is one way to do it, so that's what I do for my late-night dessert."

As the Women's World Cup continues, get ready to be inspired by the incredible dedication and determination of female soccer stars. These 20 amazing athletes have not only mastered their craft on the field but have also embraced various fitness routines and dietary choices to maintain peak performance. From Alex Morgan's energy-boosting vegan diet to Megan Rapinoe's focus on strength training, these women are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a true champion. Join us as we delve into the unique fitness journeys and mindsets of these soccer icons, showcasing how their extraordinary bodies are a testament to their unwavering passion for the game.

1. Alex Morgan

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Alex Morgan makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she does is follow a vegan diet. She shared some of her favorite foods with The Beet. “I love an energy ball, so that's nut butter, oats, some chocolate chips and coconut flakes. All rolled into a ball so it's a lot of healthy energy.”

2. Megan Rapinoe

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Megan Rapinoe shares some of her favorite workouts in an interview with Bustle. “Weight training is really big for me. Obviously, I run a lot playing soccer, but I also make sure that I strength train and pay attention to how everything’s working in my body, especially as I get older. I love Pilates, which is amazing for that. I feel like it strengthens you from the inside out.”

3. Sam Kerr

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Sam Kerr broke down her exercise routine to AModrn.com. “My training regimen really depends on whether it’s a game week or not. If it’s a game week we’ll have four field sessions in a week and a gym session. My own gym sessions focus mostly on leg workouts, relying on resistant exercises using my body weight and bridges! On the field, we’ll have different tactical drills, whether it’s a defensive play or counterattack. It’s pretty stock standard. I’m lucky that we have an awesome national team conditioning coach that makes us work hard.”

4. Ada Hegerberg

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Ada Hegerberg opened up about her career in an interview with The Guardian. She says how she stays motivated. “My biggest ambition is to maximise the potential in me. To see how far I can push it as a player at the highest level; that’s something that motivates me.”

5. Wendie Renard

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Wendie Renard notably announced that she would not be playing in the World Cup to help her mental health. She announced this on social media. "I love France more than anything, I am not perfect, far from it, but I can no longer support the current system, which is far from the requirements of the highest level. It is a sad day but necessary to preserve my mental health. It is with a heavy heart that I come to inform you of my decision to step back from the French team. Unfortunately, I will not be playing in this World Cup under such conditions. My face may hide the pain but my heart is suffering... and I don't want to suffer anymore."

6. Tobin Heath

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Tobin Heath isn’t just a soccer player. She’s a role model. She opened up about this in and how she approaches it in an interview. “I’m aware that I’m now a role model for younger players,” she says. “I bring more maturity to practice—it’s more of a work environment to me, where I consciously work to get better each day.”

7. Toni Pressley

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Toni Pressley is open about being a vegan. She even has a vegan cooking show with Ali Riley, called Girls Gone Veg. In one episode, she talked about how being vegan has affected her. “I just noticed right away that like I just felt better," Pressley said. "I don't ever remember a period of time where I felt like my body was going through a drastic change, like negatively, because of the diet switch.”

8. Lucy Bronze

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Lucy Bronze opened up about her typical workout weeks in an interview with Strength and Conditioning Education. “For a normal week of training during the season, I’d get two days off, usually Monday and Thursday, where I’m free to chill and do whatever I want. On Tuesdays, I have to be at the training ground for 8:30am, we have breakfast with the team, see the physio, foam roll, stretch etc, then preactivation session for 15 minutes before we go out for training. I train for 1-2hours, then back in for lunch, then a weights session in the afternoon. Wednesday we do the same but finish at lunch, no weights session. Thursday is the same as Tuesday, Friday is the same at Wednesday. Saturday in for 10:30, train for an hour, lunch and home. Sunday is game day.

9. Carli Lloyd

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Carli Lloyd opened up about her favorite workouts to Insider. She says that she decided to step away from weight training for bodyweight exercises. "I do use weights now, but if the weights are used in the actual movements that you do on a normal basis and on your field and in your respective sport, then I think it's fine," she said. "But you're never in a squat position on the field with 300 pounds of a bar on you and doing that motion, you know, you're always on the move."

10. Christine Sinclair

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Christine Sinclair shared her workout routine with ELLE Canada. She says that she does a lot of cardio, specifically running, and intervals. “We never really do a long, slow jog; everything is run as far as you can for 25 minutes, take a five-minute break and when you’re done, do it again. Then, we do a lot of interval training [bursts of speed]. Anywhere from an eight-minute interval to a 10-minute intervals. For soccer, you need a good aerobic base, but you’re not jogging around the soccer field at one pace. It’s all about sprint, rest and how quickly can you recover. In the gym, we’ll usually have a base period where we’re working on just general strength, injury prevention, that type of thing and then as competition gets closer, we focus on speed and power and explosiveness.”

11. Marcus Rashford

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Marcus Rashford opened up about how reading has helped him in an interview with The Guardian. “Reading triggered something in me. I read a lot of books about mentality, because I wanted to play in Manchester United’s first team and I knew that to get there and to stay there I’d have to be mentally as tough as I can be. I learned about myself from books.”

12. Aaron Long

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Aaron Long opened up about recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture to The Los Angeles Times. “Everything starts flashing through your head, all the things you’re going to miss. They’re telling me it’s a nine-to-12-month injury. You really just don’t know how it’s going to go down. It was a tough break. I just had to kind of switch my mindset into rehab mode so I could miss as little as possible.”

13. Sean Johnson

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Sean Johnson plays goalkeeper on the field. He shared what exercises he has to do to stay in shape with Men’s Fitness. “As a goalkeeper, I do a lot of plyometric work, a lot of explosive work, and single-leg workouts in my training. In this position, it’s crucial to have strong legs and a powerful lower body, because when you're making saves, you're diving off one foot or jumping off one foot. I make sure to focus a lot on my lower body and explosive power.”

14. Ethan Horvath

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In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Ethan Horvath opened up about how he approaches games. “In those difficult periods, I learned that you have to take a step back and breathe,” he said. “You can’t look too far in the future, even a couple of days. You have to go back to basics. These last two weeks, I told myself that I don’t have to do anything spectacular, I don’t need to be Superman. I’ve learned to be patient and be ready, because you never know when your next chance is going to come.”

15. Matt Turner

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During one of his games, Matt Turner wrote the words “R.I.P. Malia” on his jersey. He explained that this was for one of his fans that passed from cancer. Turner explained why he did this in an interview. “As professional athletes, you have a platform. For me, I used to use that platform a lot more frequently, dealing with kids with cancer. There was one I met named Malia, and it just came to my attention recently that she passed away. Honestly I felt terrible because I hadn’t been there as much for her really after seeing her at Gillette Stadium. God rest her soul, may she rest in peace and much love to her family, and know that every day me and my family are thinking of her.”

16. Harry Kane

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Nutrition is important to Harry Kane. He explained how he eats healthy in an interview with The Independent. “I had a guy come round and explained what you could do, eating the right food at the right times,” Kane said. “It blew me away a bit. I'd never looked too much into it, but he explained what the body does and how he could help me recover. He helped me in the recovery from the injury, with foods I was eating.”

17. Jordan Morris

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Jordan Morris is open about having Type 1 Diabetes. He talked about managing it in an interview with MLSSoccer.com. “It is tougher – if your blood sugar is not in the right range, it can be tough to play. But I think getting it at such a young age, I had to learn how to work hard and take care of something…That was the first question my mom asked [Morris’ doctor] – ‘can he still play sports?’ And he said the more, the better. At a young age, having to get out and exercise a lot and really watch what you eat, it’s stuff that you have to do to become a professional athlete. And I think being able to start that at a young age maybe helped me get to where I am.”

18. DeJuan Jones

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DeJuan Jones opened up about his mindset during games in a press conference. “I feel like my confidence has grown as well just playing in bigger games, so it’s been it’s been great, and I’m continuing to grind, and do whatever I can in training to put my best foot forward.”

19. Sergio Ramos

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In an interview with UEFA, Sergio Ramos talked about how he approaches playing and his motivations. "I get up every day with the same desire to keep improving,” he said. “Which I've had since I was a kid. I'm not looking for recognition. All I want to do every year is do even better, forget what we've won and set new challenges. I'll keep going as long as the body allows it.”

20. Julian Gressel

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In an interview with 90 Min, Julian Gressel talked about his career, and how he feels. "I was always just trying to give back to the community for what they gave us in the locker room and I certainly look back to all of it with nothing but a smile on my face. I'm excited to go back there every year and play there. It's special. It'll be a special place in my heart for me and my family forever.”

The charismatic stars of "The Price is Right" showcase more than just their game show prowess – they're also dedicated to maintaining exceptional physical and mental well-being. From innovative workout routines to skincare secrets and outdoor adventures, these personalities prove that staying in shape is a multifaceted journey. Join us as we delve into the impressive fitness regimens and personal insights of Manuela Arbeláez, Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster, Devin Goda, James O’Halloran, Alexis Gaube, and even the show's host Drew Carey. Discover the tales behind their commitment to health and the transformative effects it has had on their lives.

1. Manuela Arbeláez

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Manuela Arbeláez makes sure to stay in shape. She shared some of her favorite exercises in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing a plank on an exercise ball, lateral pulldown crunches, and is pushing a weighted cart. She captioned the post, “A rare sighting of me not working out at F45// Abs and cardio blast. Here are some of my favorite moves! Save this for your next workout.”

2. Rachel Reynolds

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Rachel Reynolds has been on The Price Is Right for years. She opened up about what it’s like working on the show to People. "I still feel their excitement," says Reynolds. "Every day is different. Even though it's the same game show and we play tons of different games, it doesn't matter. We have new contestants, different personalities. So, it's the last thing from being boring at all. It's not your regular nine-to-five job as everyone knows."

3. Amber Lancaster

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Amber Lancaster has amazing skin, and many of her followers want to know her secrets. She shared one of her favorite products on TikTok. "First of all it's Tretinoin - you need a prescription for this - I've been using it for 15 years and it literally changed my skin. 41 years old and I credit this little tube right here, it stimulates collagen production and it's the number one scientifically proven ingredient that change your skin."

4. Devin Goda

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Prior to modeling on The Price Is Right, Devin Goda was a football player. While those two jobs might sound completely different, he tells People that there are a lot of similarities between them, which helps with his modeling. “It’s just like the playbook in football,” he says. “You have to know what you’re doing. You have to know where you’re going. You have to know where you’re looking at. It kind of incorporates more than I thought it would.”

5. James O’Halloran

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James O’Halloran makes sure to stay in shape. No matter where he is. O’Halloran makes sure to know exercises that are able to be done anywhere. He shared some of them in this video on his Instagram. In it, O’Halloran is seen doing pull-ups, hanging oblique crunches, squat lunges, and squat jumps.

6. Alexis Gaube

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Alexis Gaube does a lot of outdoor activities. In this highlight video she posted on Instagram from a trip to Africa, she is seen hiking and horseback riding. Gaube captioned the post, “Now that I’m FINALLY getting over the biggest travel burden.. Jetlag .. and had some time to reflect .. I’m so ready to share some more of our African Adventure. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience. What a way to close out 2021!! Will be posting some more photos, videos, and info in the following days. I didn’t have the wifi to answer any questions in time… so if you had any.. feel free to ask in the comments!”

7. Drew Carey

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In an interview with Success.com, Drew Carey talked about his weight loss and the changes he made to his lifestyle. “I’ve been super-happy lately,” he says. “I’m eating better, taking better care of myself. When I was doing [The Drew Carey Show], I was eating a lot of garbage, I was drinking a lot, so I had a lot of mood swings. I had diabetes.”

From the mighty Asgardian to the gritty streets of Gotham, these male stars have captured hearts and screens with their stunning physiques. Discover the secrets behind their jaw-dropping transformations as we delve into the intense regimens and dietary choices that have sculpted their bodies into works of art. From Chris Hemsworth's strategic meals to Dwayne Johnson's versatile workouts, and Hugh Jackman's commitment to the old-school way, these leading men share their fitness journeys. Unveil how dedication, discipline, and expert guidance turned actors into real-life superheroes, showcasing their awe-inspiring evolution both on and off the silver screen.

1. Chris Hemsworth

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Chris Hemsworth works with trainer Luke Zocchi to prepare for his role as Thor in different Marvel films. Zocchi talked about the actor’s diet and exercise in an interview with Page Six. “When we go into prep for movies like ‘Thor,’ it’s a massive increase in food,” Zocchi said. “He eats, like, six to eight meals a day. We’ve kind of got a structure. He found if he eats a really big meal he, like, feels too heavy, so they’re 450-calorie meals broken up into the eight. We try to eat every two hours and getting 450 calories in [each time].”

2. Dwayne Johnson

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For a lot of his roles, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has to be in good shape. His trainer, Dave Rienzi broke down how Johnson prepped for his role in Black Adam to GQ. “We tweak his training depending on the challenge or project, but for DJ, training is always six days a week, and we do strength and cardio each day. The Black Adam training process was chest and triceps, back and biceps, shoulders, arms, then chest and back – one of those groups a day – but focused on getting lots of blood into the muscle as opposed to training really heavy. Day six is normally on Sunday, so there's a day off beforehand, and that'll be leg day. We specifically planned a leg workout on the weekend because it's away from his working week so that he can recover without it impacting his job. Imagine going from a killer leg workout into 12 hours of filming? It wouldn’t work. A leg session these days can be something like: leg press, hack squat, chain lunges, 100 lbs dumbbell sumo squat, with no rest between them. Typically there’s a negative hold for three seconds and one-second pause at the bottom on something like the sumo squat. We use a lot of negatives.”

3. Jason Momoa

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Jason Momoa works with trainer Damien Viera to help him star in films like Aquaman. Viera opened up about Momoa’s diet in an interview with Men’s Journal. He says that the actor doesn’t believe in cutting carbs. “Jason couldn’t do something like a ketogenic diet, because he needs readily charged energy from carbs to be explosive. And when I say carbs, I’m not talking about breads and pastas—those are long gone. I’m talking about cruciferous vegetables and fruits. You can’t train the way we do with fat for fuel; you need the carbs for explosive movements.”

4. Zac Efron

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Patrick Murphy trained a lot of the stars of the film adaptation of Baywatch, including Zac Efron. Murphy talked about what he did with Efron and his castmates to Men’s Journal. “With Zac, I helped him create positive adaptations for perfect posture and alignment, all the while going through a very high-intensity program. I also plan ahead. I consider what type of supersets I’m slating for every workout. With Zac, it was ever-changing. I trained him for several months, and he never went through the same exact workout twice. That's how you avoid plateaus. I saw him daily, too, so it was amazing what happened.”

5. Hugh Jackman

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In an interview on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, Hugh Jackman talked about how he got in shape to play Wolverine. He says that he made sure to not take steroids and eat a healthy diet. “I got to be careful what I say here, but I had been told anecdotally what the side effects are of that. And I was like, ‘I don’t love it that much.’ So no, I just did it the old school way. And I tell you, I’ve eaten more chickens — I’m so sorry to all the vegans and vegetarians and to the chickens of the world. Literally the karma is not good for me. If the deity has anything related to chickens, I’m in trouble.”

6. Chris Pratt

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Chris Pratt made a massive transition career-wise in 2014, when he shifted from playing Andy Dwyer on Parks & Recreation, to starring in action films like Guardians of The Galaxy and Jurassic World. Pratt also had a massive physical transformation for these roles. He started working with Jared Shaw to help him achieve this. Shaw talked about working with Pratt to Men’s Journal. “Chris was still doing Parks and Recreation at that time and not in the shape he is today,” says Shaw. “I was supposed to work with him and a few other guys, but because he was just starting this journey I ended up spending a lot more time with Chris.”

7. Henry Cavill

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Henry Cavill is best-known for playing Superman in the DC films and for appearing in Enola Holmes and The Witcher. “I've been very fortunate over my career to have pros guiding me,” he told GQ. “As useful as that has been when it comes to physical results and how the body looks when I'm taking my shirt off on camera or whatever the case may be, it does certainly hinder my growth in knowledge. And so over the past couple of years, I've been trying to quiz my trainer, Dave Rienzi, more and more about the why of everything. ‘Why is that going in? Why this rather than that? Aren't they both carbohydrates? Why this protein versus that protein? What does it mean when you do this before or afterwards?’ And so my journey is still very much in process.”

8. Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan is best known for his roles in the Creed films and as Killmonger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Naturally, he’s got to be in good shape for these roles. Jordan talked about how he dieted for Creed on Good Morning America. “I stripped down my diet completely. Grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, a lot of water. I worked out two to three times a day, six days a week. And if you do that consistently for about 10 months, your body will change.”

9. Ryan Reynolds

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Ryan Reynolds has played two superheroes in his career: The Green Lantern in 2011, and Deadpool since 2016. To prepare for the latter role, Reynolds works with Don Saladino. In this post from Saladino’s Instagram, Reynolds is seen lifting weights in the gym. Saladino captioned the post, “Deadpool 3 training in full effect.”

10. Gerard Butler

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Gerard Butler made sure to get in shape for his role in the film 300. Butler talked about the process in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “That was the best shape I have ever been in in my life. In some ways I was ruining my body, but I was looking amazing doing it.”

Butler said that he worked out six hours each day, and did bodybuilding, fighting, and CrossFit.

11. Mark Wahlburg

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Mark Wahlburg opened up about his wellness in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. “Getting the right amount of rest, really staying focused. My spirituality, my faith has got to be the center of it all.” Wahlburg also opened up about his new plan. “I don't have to do as much cardio, I don't have to spend as much time in the gym and I feel like I am getting better results.”

12. Vin Diesel

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Vin Diesel is in great shape. One of his secrets? Making sure he still enjoys exercising. “I work out less and enjoy it more these days,” Diesel admits to Men’s Health. “It’s a time in my week where I don’t have to juggle things. I can just exercise and be present."

13. Terry Crews

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Terry Crews is known for his impressive figure. Not only did he used to play football, he also played the muscular Terry Jeffords on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Crews opened up about fitness in this video for Men’s Journal. “Fitness is one of the most important things in my life. I do not start my day until I have my workout on.”

14. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for several roles, particularly his role as the Terminator. He talked about his fitness secrets to The Hollywood Reporter. “We all know the rules of life: Hardship and struggle makes you stronger. So I always look forward to discomfort. Why do I go skiing in Aspen for three days in high altitude that wipes you out? Because it’s tough to do, especially at my age. Everyone is talking about their feelings. That’s OK if that’s how you want to occupy yourself. How I feel is irrelevant. I don’t give a fuck how I feel. What I care about is: ‘What can I do to make it better?’ Sometimes I get out of bed and feel shitty. But I get on a bike or go feed the animals and suddenly I feel great.”

15. Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves is known for playing the title character in the John Wick franchise. Reeves’ trainer, Patrick Murphy, talked about working with the actor to GQ. “I’ve trained talent for 25 years,” says Murphy. “Keanu is second to none when it comes to focus and effort for a physical role. He 110% gives it his all, day in and day out. It’s one of the many reasons why he is respected by so many who work with him.”

16. Idris Elba

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Idris Elba opened up about his workout secrets to Men’s Journal. He says that he likes to kickbox when he can. "I'm not really allowed to do it while I'm working because it's considered too dangerous," he says. "Film producers get very nervous…"I'm not really fussy. I just need a couple of speed bags."

17. Dave Bautista

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Dave Bautista talked about how he got in shape for Guardians of The Galaxy, Vol. 2 to Muscle and Fitness. “With Drax always being shirtless, there’s no room to hide any fat,” says Bautista. “I really focused on being in better shape and more muscular. I still do a lot of cross training, a lot of boxing and grappling. But I did gear a lot of my training toward weights this past year.”

18. Bradley Cooper

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On an episode of the SmartLess podcast, Bradley Cooper talked about how Will Arnett helped him overcome addiction. "I was so lost, and I was addicted to cocaine," he recalled. “Will is the reason (I overcame it). He took the risk of having that hard conversation with me in July of 2004, and that put me on a path of deciding to change my life."

19. John Cena

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John Cena talked about the difference between wrestling and doing his stunts in Peacemaker to People. “Movie coordinator stunt performers are massive amounts of repetition not only through practice, but through performance as well. Whereas you can practice your craft in WWE, but once you're out there live, it happens once and there really is no wrong. It just is. There's also no enormous, energetic, unbelievable crowd cheering you on as you do all this stuff and it has to be done from many angles and many perspectives.”

20. Ben Affleck

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Ben Affleck talked about his struggles with Imposter Syndrome to Complex. “What I’ve discovered is that the idea that outside approbation or approval is going to fill the place in you that is anxious or wanting or feels like it has something to prove. It doesn’t actually do it, strangely enough. You have these moments that are supposed to create that feeling in you and I think one finds that it generally doesn’t. It’s not lasting, that the things that last in life are not the totems or trophies or ribbons.”

Discover the wellness and fitness secrets that power the world's most extraordinary athletes. From Simone Biles' radiant skin regimen to Usain Bolt's hydration tactics, delve into the health routines that fuel success. Lebron James reveals his game-day diet shift, while Serena Williams embraces plant-based eating. These elite athletes, like Michael Phelps and Ronda Rousey, share their motivational strategies, from chasing dreams to boosting metabolism. Explore Lionel Messi's workout dedication and Naomi Osaka's commitment to mental health. Join us in uncovering the 20 remarkable bodies of history-making athletes, each with a unique approach to greatness.

1. Simone Biles

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Simone Biles has amazing skin. She shared some of her secrets and favorite products with People. "This Pitera essence is seriously like a miracle water for my skin: it hydrates, moisturizes, evens out my skin tone and leaves my skin glowing. I love that it's super powerful, yet really lightweight. When I heard the legendary story – that it was discovered in a Sake brewery in Japan where all the elderly brewers had soft hands with no wrinkles – I knew I needed to try it, and now I love it."

2. Usain Bolt

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Usain Bolt talked about his diet and workout secrets in an interview with GQ. “I try not to eat too much up to a workout, but I stay hydrated. I drink Gatorade throughout the day because it’s so hot in Jamaica. You have to keep it up throughout the day.”

3. Lebron James

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In an interview with Men’s Health, Lebron James talked about a diet he recently went on. “I had no sugars, no dairy, I had no carbs. All I ate was meat, fish, veggies and fruit. That's it. For 67 straight days. Before competition for me would be like a chicken breast and maybe a little pasta. The carbs help because you're going out and playing a lot of minutes,” LeBron said. “But a salad and some veggies will have me perfectly fine. And before the game I might have a protein shake and some fruit, and I'll be ready to go.”

4. Serena Williams

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Serena Williams makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she is doing is eating a plant-based diet. She explained why in an interview with Women’s Health. "I want to have a healthy lifestyle and, so you know, [I'm eating] a lot of greens and mostly plant-based lately, just super healthy stuff."

5. Michael Phelps

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Michael Phelps did a virtual event with Panasonic in 2021, where he talked about how he stays motivated. “I think it's important to have a dream because that's what's going to drive you. That's what's going to help you. It's going to motivate you to get out of bed every single day. I had these dreams of being an Olympic swimmer, a world record holder.”

6. Ronda Rousey

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Ronda Rousey shared some of her favorite foods and diet secrets with StyleCaster. “I follow the Dolce Diet, and for breakfast I start the day off at 7:30am with a Dolce chia bowl. That’s two tablespoons of chia, hemp, and oats, add agave nectar, cinnamon, a couple blueberries, and a tablespoon of almond butter. My diet is about maximizing my nutrient intake instead of minimizing calories, and that keeps my metabolism burning fast.”

7. Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi makes sure to stay in shape and workout on a regular basis. He shared this video of himself in the gym on Instagram. In it, he is seen doing Russian twists and sit-ups with a weight and running on the treadmill. He captioned the post, “Never give up. Never stop chasing your dreams.”

8. Katie Ledecky

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Katie Ledecky talked about her training process with E! News. “On a hard day, I'll have two swim practices and a weight session. I swim twice a day, four times a week and once a day, twice a week and then I have Sundays off. I swim nine to ten times a week and then three weight sessions per week.”

9. Zion Williamson

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In an interview on the Gil’s Arena podcast, Zion Williamson talked about where he is in his basketball career. "I'm at that point now because of certain things, I'm putting back the wisdom around me. I don't want to say older because they get defensive, but I'm putting people around me with wisdom. And just go from there."

10. Saquon Barkley

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Saquon Barkley shared his workout secrets with Muscle and Fitness. “Being a running back, you have to be explosive. So I focus a lot on keeping my power and foundation strong with explosive movements. I’ll do heavy squats, power cleans, bench for upper body.”

11. Novak Djokovic

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In his book, Serve to Win, Novak Djokovic talked about how he stays in shape. "Every morning I wake up ... I drink a glass of water and do my stretching, maybe mixed with some yoga or tai chi, for 20 minutes. I eat a breakfast perfectly calibrated to my body for the day ahead - the same breakfast almost every day of my life

12. Katie Taylor

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Katie Taylor talked about her approach to boxing with Balance The Grind. “You have to put absolutely everything into your craft. There are days when you’re not going to be in the mood for training, but they are the days which are most important. They are the days when you have to push yourself to the gym and put everything into those sessions.”

13. Naomi Osaka

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Naomi Osaka is all about putting her mental health first. She notably withdrew from the 2021 French Open because of her mental health. She explained why in a statement. “Anyone that knows me knows I’m introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that I’m often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety. So here in Paris I was already feeling vulnerable and anxious so I thought it was better to exercise self‑care and skip the press conferences. I announced it preemptively because I do feel like the rules are quite outdated in parts and I wanted to highlight that.”

14. Allyson Felix

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In an interview with EatingWell, Allyson Felix talked about how she stays in shape. “I train about five hours a day. Three of those hours are on the track -- warming up, stretching, doing drills and then the actual workout, which may be anything from very technical work on the starting blocks to speed work. From there, I go to the gym and spend a couple of hours doing strength and conditioning.”

15. Chloe Kim

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Chloe Kim talked about how she handles life in the spotlight with Refinery29. She says that she has learned to take the good with the bad. “It's not all good here. I struggle a lot. There's a lot of pressure. There's a lot of things going on in my life. I don't want people to think I am this person who says, ‘Oh everything sucks.’ But it does sometimes, and that’s okay.”

16. Carli Lloyd

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Carli Lloyd shared some of her workout secrets with Insider. She says that she has to do a lot of ab workouts. "Your core stabilizes everything," Lloyd explained. "I really realized throughout the course of my career how important the core was. It's for everything, it's for takeoff, it's for turning, so I spent a great deal of time doing a lot of core exercises, like jumps and high-knees, where I lift my knees all the way up to my chest."

17. Mikaela Shifrin

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Mikaela Shifrin takes the good with the bad when it comes to her training. “Some days, I have perfect moments,” she said in an interview. “Perfect turns. Perfect technique. I forget about the pain. I remember my dad from a distance, and when I get up on the mountain, it feels like the only place that I can truly breathe. And then some days, it still just sucks. Some days, it’s so hard to put one foot in front of the other. That’s grief. That’s being a human.”

18. Ash Barty

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Ash Barty talked about her approach to eating in an interview with Body & Soul. “Everything in moderation and listen to your body,” she says. “If I’m feeling run-down, I make sure I’m eating well and looking after myself by having plenty of fresh fruit and veg. A steak or red meat usually helps when I’m run-down, too.”

19. Gabby Douglas

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In an interview with HollywoodLife, Gabby Douglas talked about how exercise has changed since retiring from gymnastics. “I’m used to doing the same thing every single day, whereas now I get to switch it up. Like, today we’ll do HIIT. Today we’ll do trampoline. Today we’ll do a dance workout. Today we’ll just dive in and it’s been fun even to be creative with myself, coming up with workouts that I find enjoyable because I believe you should be having fun when you workout. I love hard work and I love to sweat but at the same time though, you should love what you do.”

20. Shaun White

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Shaun White talked about how he stays fit in an interview with UsWeekly. “Even though I’m training [for] snowboarding [and] not really competing in skateboarding right now, I’ll still go to skate parks for fun, stuff like that. I love surfing. The biggest thing I recently fell in love with it — I want to say recently, maybe a couple of years ago — was mountain biking. I did a couple of SoulCycle classes and things like that. They were fun, but you’re not going anywhere.”