You’ve seen them on TV, those behemoths of muscle and strength, shattering records and bending steel with their bare hands. But what fuels these incredible athletes? What secrets lurk behind their colossal physiques? Buckle up, because we’re about to delve into the fascinating world of the World’s Strongest Men and uncover the surprising secrets of their daily diets.
Beyond the Iron: Fueling the World’s StrongestADVERTISEMENT
It’s no secret that these men are built like Greek statues, but their incredible strength and endurance are not just born from grueling workouts, they are also fueled by a meticulously crafted diet. Think calorie-packed feasts, protein-rich powerhouses, and a whole lot of carbohydrates – yes, carbohydrates! Let’s meet two of the titans of strength, Brian Shaw, a four-time World's Strongest Man, and Eddie Hall, the 2017 champion, and uncover the secrets to their daily eating habits.
Breakfast: A Calorie-Packed Kick-StartADVERTISEMENT
Forget the dainty breakfast of champions, for these giants, breakfast is a battle cry for the day ahead. Brian Shaw kicks off his day with a protein-packed punch: six to eight whole eggs scrambled with two to three cups of cooked rice, washed down with a spinach and orange juice smoothie. And if that wasn’t enough, he adds a liter of water to hydrate and get his organs firing.
Eddie Hall, not to be outdone, opts for a more traditional breakfast: four eggs, five to six slices of bacon, four to five sausages, toast, beans, tomatoes, and a liter of cranberry juice – all to provide a solid base of carbohydrates and antioxidants to fuel his intense training sessions.
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