Get the David Beckham body

David Beckham is one of the most famous men in the world, known not only for his sporting abilities but also for his impressive physique. His well-toned but not overly muscular body can be attributed to three essential factors in the health and fitness of a world-class footballer; strength training, cardio and endurance training, and sports nutrition.

How do I get his shape?

To maintain cardio fitness, footballers have fairly specific circuit training routines, including shuttle runs, squat thrusts, skipping and press-ups. Cardio fitness can also be enhanced with other exercises such as cycling and running. To build the functional strength required for professional sports, instead of just bodybuilding exercises for show, compound exercises are essential. These include the dead-lift, bench press, squats, shoulder presses and barbell curls. Footballers have less need for upper body functional strength than other athletes, but by performing exercises such as the bench-press David Beckham is able to maintain his full-body athleticism. Lifting lighter weights with higher reps will provide more muscular endurance.

What does he eat?

To maintain a body like David Beckham’s, a well-balanced diet is essential. Green salads, low GI vegetables and lean meat will aid a fast metabolism that burns fat. Avoiding high GI carbohydrates such as bread and pasta will keep body fat to a minimum. For footballers, strong joints and flexibility are essential, so supplements such as cod liver oil, glucosamine and sodium chondroitin can help with strong joints and prevent injury.

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