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Lewis Hamilton On The Physical and Mental Pressure To Stay Fit

"The battles between cardio and muscle gain are always a struggle." - by Mike Darling
  • 21 Jul 2020
Lewis Hamilton On The Physical and Mental Pressure To Stay Fit
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Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has firmly cemented his place as one of the greatest drivers in the sport's history, but in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, the six-time world champion admitted that he still struggles with the physical and mental pressures of the job—especially the pressure to stay fit.

"Training has been the most challenging in the past few years since I train myself," Hamilton wrote. "I have ups and downs, I lose momentum and slack every now and then, but more often than not I get it done."

Posing shirtless in front of a bathroom mirror, and revealing a lean, muscular physique, the British 35-year-old also opened up about his recent gains—and the challenges of balancing strength training and cardio that most dedicated gym-goers will find relatable.

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I've been training most of my life. The physical and mental pressures of my job are intense. Training has been the most challenging in the past few years since I train myself. I have ups and downs, I lose momentum and slack every now and then but more often than not I get it done. The battles between cardio and muscle gain are always a struggle, cardio is needed to keep up with the high pace cars, fast reactions and efficiency and muscle you need strength but not of a weightlifter. I was 68kg(150lb) for 12 years as a job requirement but with rule changes I've been allowed to put on weight and yes with being vegan I've put on muscle. It's hard to see when it takes so long to see gains that by the time you have gains your so used to the way you look it's the norm. But staying fit is a lifestyle, a life choice. Even if you feel you might not have the time, when you roll out of bed do press ups and sit ups before you shower as every little bit helps. And most importantly, eat right as that's 70% of it so they say. You can do it, I believe in you if getting fit is what you want💪🏾 #workout #youcandoit #stayfit #stayhealthy

"The battles between cardio and muscle gain are always a struggle..." Hamilton wrote. "You need strength, but not of a weightlifter. I was 68 kg (150lbs) for 12 years as a job requirement, but with rule changes I’ve been allowed to put on weight."

Hamilton added that he's succeeded in putting on that muscle while adhering to a vegan diet, though the progress has been gradual. "It’s hard to see when it takes so long to see gains that by the time you have gains your so used to the way you look it’s the norm. Staying fit is a lifestyle, a life choice."

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Every year I try to find the right balance between being the fittest athlete I can be, a good businessman and deliver on all platforms. It is far from easy but I give it my all. I listen to my body, fuel it to the best of my knowledge. This year, I've managed to push further and be fitter and stronger than the years before which I'm so happy about. I feel more ready than ever as I embark on my journey to the first race of the season. I just want to encourage you all out there, your body and mind are one. Take care of it, feed your body and your mind with the right ingredients. Health is wealth! If you believe you can't do something that is just the wrong attitude because you can do anything you put your mind to. You need to develop a positive frame of mind and working out will help you do that and feel better about yourself. I know you can do it, now you need to know it too!! #teamlh #youcandoit #believeinyourself

Fresh off a victory in Austria's Styrian Grand Prix, Hamilton concluded the post with some motivational words of advice for his followers. "Even if you feel you might not have the time, when you roll out of bed do press-ups and sit-ups before you shower as every little bit helps," he said. And most importantly, eat right as that’s 70% of it, so they say. You can do it, I believe in you if getting fit is what you want."

This article originally appeared on Men's Health UK.

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