Time is the weaver of evolution. Everything evolves with time. The ones who don’t, perish. It’s evolution that turned us from a single-celled organism to the beings that we are today. It is evolution that keeps everything ticking.
Everything. And that includes football.
Back in the day, fitness in football wasn’t seen as a primordial aspect of the game. So many great footballers of the past rarely had a macho body frame to go by. Most of them were thin and lanky and some were even overweight, like the great Ronaldo Fenomeno.
And yet, they did well. Heck, they achieved so much that their names now echo around the walls of eternity.
However, these days, with over 60 games-per-season, players need to focus on their fitness as much as they do on their skills. And one such player who is just as obsessed about his fitness as honing his abilities is Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano’s “healthy” obsession
The Portugal captain is 31 years old. Most forwards begin to enter the pangs of declination once they reach such an age. However, despite going through an inconsistent patch of form, the former Manchester United winger is still going strong and recently won his fourth Ballon d’Or.
In an era where many people claim that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, is a step ahead of the rest, Cristiano Ronaldo puts all those remarks to bed with the way he performs. The one thing where the former Sporting starlet absolutely stands out over the Barcelona number 10 is fitness.
It is because of Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic that he is still able to compete—and, seemingly, beat—with a guy who is two years younger than him. The way Cristiano Ronaldo takes care of his body, it won’t be surprising if he goes on to play for another 5-6 years.
If it weren’t for his incredible attitude towards physical fitness, Cristiano Ronaldo would not have been the player that he is today. It is this fitness that has allowed him to score 50 or more goals for the last six seasons in a row—and he is most likely to make seven by the end of the current campaign.
One look at the Portuguese superstar’s body, which is a very common sight since he just loves showing his perfectly shaped physique, and you will know that he puts a lot of emphasis on his thighs. Legendary Brazilian full-back, Roberto Carlos also had legs to die for during his time as a player and it was because of this that he could continue playing when he was 40.
Reason behind Ronaldo’s blistering speed
Cristiano Ronaldo’s legs are the reason why he can still run at top speed. Not only that, his acceleration and pace haven’t declined. According to a FIFA study in 2015, Ronaldo is the fourth fastest player in the world, ahead of the likes of Bayern Munich speedster Arjen Robben, Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, and others. The explosive speed, clocked at 33.6km/h is thanks to his supreme fitness and shoes to go with it.
The 4-time Ballon d’Or winner sports the Nike Mercurial Victory VI CR7 boots – a range which focuses on maximizing a player’s speed. Being one of the most lightweight shoes and the integration of top of the line chevron studs, the shoes carry an appropriate tagline - ‘Explosive Speed’. The shoes also help Cristiano make the perfect first touch, stopping the ball dead in its tracks, thanks to the soft, synthetic leather upper, providing enhanced control, durability and touch.
Being one of the best players of all time, it is mighty important that Cristiano Ronaldo has the accessories to complement his fitness and these boots not only help him concentrate on football, but also enhance his abilities.
He has already broken the record of the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player while donning the CR7 Mercurial Nike boots. And the way Cristiano Ronaldo puts emphasis on his physical training, he will end up breaking more records.
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