Podcast 324: Cristiano Ronaldo's Secrets to Longevity and Peak Performance

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with the world's most prolific footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, to discuss his routine for peak performance and longevity.

Will and Cristiano discuss the vital role of recovery and discipline in Cristiano’s routine, especially when it comes to sleep and stress management. Cristiano reveals his impressive WHOOP Age — an all-new longevity feature available on WHOOP Peak and WHOOP Life. Together, they break down how Cristiano uses WHOOP to stay at the top of his game.

Episode Chapters

00:12 - Cristiano Ronaldo x WHOOP MG unboxing

00:45 - Cristiano’s impressive WHOOP Age

01:37 - How steps impact Cristiano's lifestyle

02:15 - Cristiano’s top sleep habits

04:00 - The impact of international travel on sleep

04:52 - Career perspectives at age 40 vs age 25

05:54 - How WHOOP has helped Cristiano’s Recovery

06:42 - Top recovery behaviors for Healthspan

08:44 - Cristiano’s secrets to low stress

10:18 - The impact of time spent in heart rate zones 

12:03 - Tips to slow your Pace of Aging

12:53 - Cristiano’s wake up call

18:55 - What WHOOP means to Cristiano’s lifestyle