I think alot of pro athletes just get burnt out on working out all the time. You gotta think most of these dudes started playing as kids and never quit while progressively getting more competitive. Props to them for living a lifestyle they want afterwards
Exactly. I definitely think it's cool that Ronaldo has maintained his physique for so long but, Just because a man isn't grinding 24*7, doesn't mean he's a failure. I feel that in today's society, if a man isn't among the top 15-20% in terms of looks, money, status or power, people just think he's some invisible average nobody.
@AM-mp7ug I mean he's still playing right? So makes sense he's in shape. The other guys were retired I'm guessing. Some guys just don't want to spend 20 years playing pro sports, some NFL dudes play a few seasons and retire with a fat stack. Smart in contact sports.
I barely work out at all (few weights at home for 5 minutes when I remember) and I look better at 38 than I did in my 20s. Problem athletes have is they are used to eating so much more than a normal person because their job is to exercise. If they retire and don't moderate their diet, getting fat is inevitable.
These people all had the dedication to reach the pinnacle of their profession. Every one of them has a better mentality than any of us judging them in the comments section 😂😂
@@priley817 Ronaldo has a resume on par with or even better than Ronaldo. This video means nothing because they both reached similar levels of success in their prime. What they do from their prime on is pretty much irrelevant in terms of their success
@@ludwigkainz this comment was cap to begin with. His physique is not "better". He intentionally reduced muscle weight to maintain speed with age. So how can it be a better physique.
CR7 needs the hard work more then players who are gifted with technique. Messi is not that much body shaped as Ronaldo and still a great player. Not that Messi is a better player, he's still pretty good
You’ve got to remember, all the others had retired but Ronaldo is still playing so he kinda has to stay in shape. In all honesty, I bet he still will after he retires though.
The coaches don’t play to lead a team to nationals and championships and greatness, they don’t need to train as hard because it’s all in their mind, a motivation speaker doesn’t need to have the most athletic body in the world to move and inspire some of the most amazing athletes the words ever seen and the same goes with A content creator doesn’t need to have a great physique or body to bring awareness and inspire others by opening their eyes,
@@Vikto7. no do u not get the point of what I’m saying he’s has the nerve to mock the physique of legends of the games like r9 like bro let them enjoy their retirement they have stayed in shape their whole life let them be a bit fat
Well yes it does require immense discipline to stay in shape like that. But for a professional footballer a more slim bodytype with less muscle mass is much more optimal for cardio and stamina. The extra muscle doesn't really add anything but only makes you perform worse on the pitch. So you might be asking, why would Ronaldo have so much excess muscle mass? This is for brand and image reasons.
@@Plyri_ BS. Cristiano Ronaldo is not even big. He's Lean. If you Saw him walking down the street you'd think he's Just a normal skinny Guy. He never lifts heavy weights to get big
@@marketlider2811 He still has excessive muscle mass for football, there is a difference between lean with excessive muscle and lean with an optimal amount of muscle
@@kjjviii1735Just cause they’ve put on more weight doesn’t mean they’re not healthy. You’re comparing that to when they’re at their peak shape which is a silly comparison.
yeah i guess mediocre talent and a shit ton of pens make you the goat these days... he has the mindset of a goat but is nowhere near good enough to be in the conversation.
Ok, but Ronaldo is still an active athlete, and everyone listed has already finished their career. Plus Ronaldo (the Brazilian) has always had a tendency to be overweight, and Rooney has always had a heavy build.
@@ProdbyNaz934 No its because he can continue playing because of the level of care and attention he has put into his lifestyle and training. Rooney drinks alcohol as do many of these other players, they smoke and have unhealthy lifestyles. Ronaldo lives only for football and nothing else.
@@SupermanEditsz hahahaha, so Ronaldo is a half elf or something. be sensible, he is getting old and it happens to all players. after a point you cannot play at such a level no matter what
R9 suffered a condition that lead to him gaining fat a LOT easier and burning fat harder, it wasn't his fault. He couldve been one of the greatest players EVER if the disease didnt get to him.
Exactly. You get it! I don't know why Ronaldo fans have to prove why Ronaldo is the better player. He already proved that he was the worlds best player in 5 years of his career. They act as if there is an unknown Argentinian, that has accomplished more than Cristiano, with a more relaxed physique, and they try to justify why he is better. Just accept the defeat Cristiano fans
The reason footballers put on weight after retirement is because they continue to consume the calories they needed when they were training and playing regularly. After they stop training, their calorie intake should drop to the level of activity, but it doesn’t. Ronaldo still looks great because he’s still an active player. He may, end up in the same way if he either stops training and/or he doesn’t reduce his calorie intake.
@S-ib8yunot rlly when you are used to a certain amount of food and been following the same diet for a decade hungry or not ur going to consume the same amount of food
@@Abababab2100 it’s not anything to do with genius or not. It’s hunger, their stomach get enlarged after years of consuming large amounts of food. So even with less activity, they feel hungry as if they’ve been training all day. Few people manage to readjust in the reverse and that’s why weight gain for athletes is common post retirement.
Sorry but no. Cristiano is all about discline. I'm sure that when he retires will be in shape. Also he doesn't drink alcohol, most of those bellies are like that because alcohol and eating garbage.
Not Having six packs and defining muscles doesn't say player R9 was unstoppable back in his days. Also i agree that Ronaldo has one the best mindset. But i felt bad when he showed R9. Commom man R9 was phenomenal.
@@harshdesai8974 Both are equally good, though ALMOST... And I don't get it why you mention Height/Symmetry cause Zlatan obv has height advantage in Leverage, Presence and Aesthetic yet is overshadowed by CR's chiseled and balanced appearance with the natural flow of Latent Abdominal Body, which is extremely harder than Zlatan's bulkier workout.
Putting R9 in it is weak...He has a disease of having a bad metabolism,so don't put it out if you don't did your research...Yes Cr7 is a beast,no doubt about it...But don't say R9 had no winners mentality,he was still good when he gained a lot of weight
@@CR-ys7eq even after R9 his injuries he still kept on going,because he was one of the greatest strikers in history and he had winners mentality,I can relate to the injuries that R9 had in the past...Let me say if you have knee injuries in football,it's very difficult to make a comeback and to keep yourself in very good shape...But still,after he came back from his injuries he was still on fire and that's because R9 was so talented that defender's where still scared of him when he came in front of the goal
Ronaldo:hello I am Cristiano Ronaldo now let me tell you a story of 5 ballon dOrs all time top goal scorer and 5 champions leagues and multiple trophies
@@Kgosiscringeim a cristiano fan, but uou have to admit that ronaldo nazario was a phenomenal player and if injuries didnt kill his career he would have been of the greats
Benzema hit his full prime when he was 34 and we all know he is the best player in 2022 and one of the most deserving Ballon dor winner & yh Ronaldo being this fit at his age is incredible.
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They are all retired and Ronaldo isnt so thats why he is healthy, has abs and has great mentality because he still trains everyday but he does soo much work on his body which I Respect so much for a 38 year old and he is my G.O.A.T