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May 20
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Secrets to Longevity...

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What does it take to be at the top of your game – and how long can you stay there? 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 the important role of recovery, sleep, and discipline in Cristiano’s life. Cristiano reveals his impressive WHOOP Age – the newest feature available on WHOOP Peak and WHOOP Life. Will and Cristiano discuss the various ways Cristiano uses WHOOP to fuel greatness and stay at the top of his game. 

(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) International Travel’s Impact On Sleep

(04:52) Career Perspectives At Age 40 vs Age 25

(05:54) How WHOOP Has Aided 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

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