Take a look inside the home of one of the most decorated pro footballers to ever play the game. From the gym to the kitchen, Cristiano Ronaldo has maxed out every square foot to optimize his fitness, nutrition, and recovery. He hopes to compete for years to come, so his routine at home is key to uphold his health and performance. And, if you watch closely, you'll notice he's also focused on getting the next generation of Ronaldos ready to follow in his footsteps.
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00:00Okay, we're here in Cristiano's kitchen.
00:13We're going to talk a little bit about your nutrition and your diet.
00:16I like to eat properly, not only because I play football, but it's for your health.
00:21The most precious things that you have in your life.
00:23I see over here we've got a smoothie station.
00:26Yes, smoothie station, which is important for me too.
00:29Especially now, this moment that it becomes very, very, very hot.
00:32You have to be hydrated.
00:33And I drink a lot of water. I think it's the main thing.
00:37Can we see what's in your fridge?
00:39As I told you, during now, the moment, hydration.
00:43Water with lemon and mint.
00:45Water as well, yes.
00:46Your special Ursu water.
00:47It's top. I really like it.
00:49Do you ever have little vices?
00:51I try to do it at different meals every time because I have a big family.
00:55To eat some pizza with them or a burger or some chips.
00:59We know that I don't do this often, but it's good.
01:02Because if not, your kids are going to call you a boring father.
01:07Overhead press.
01:08This one is good.
01:10The most important thing is not what you do.
01:12It's what you have to do.
01:15All right, so this is your home gym.
01:17Yes.
01:18Look at this.
01:19When I'm not training in the club, I like to work with my wife at home.
01:23Because I can push her and she can push me too.
01:25I do it like a circuit.
01:27Five exercise legs and upper body.
01:29Three times.
01:30My favorite, I can't tell you.
01:32This one is my favorite.
01:33I like to do it.
01:34You're getting old.
01:36You have to be more specific to do it smart.
01:39To maintain my level in football, gym is part of my job.
01:44Consistency.
01:45Consistency.
01:46Most important is to do it.
01:52Do you think I can get the ball for me?
01:53Yeah, okay, try.
01:58Cristiano, we're here in your pitch, at your home in Riyadh.
02:01Mateo, Mateo's pitch.
02:03He's my son.
02:04He's training here.
02:05How do you like to use this space?
02:07When I spend time with family, I come here to play with my kids.
02:10You like to have your kids really working on their footwork.
02:13Yes, I think with that age, it's the most important.
02:16The small ones, Bella, they start to kick as well too.
02:19I want, when I'm retired, that my kids can build the name of the family up.
02:24It's my dream.
02:26Great.