Sunil Chhetri is the skipper of Indian National Football Team and is a very famous footballer in India. He is also the captain of Indian Super League side Bengaluru Football Club.  One most common perception for every soccer player is that they are extremely fit and have an athletic body. When we speak about Sunil Chhetri, his physique is no less than any Internationally renowned athlete. Having said that let us now unlock the workout and diet secret of Sunil Chhetri that helps him maintain his extremely fit body. Cristiano Ronaldo Workout & Diet: How Star Juventus Forward Maintains Lean Muscular Physique? (Watch Videos)

Sunil Chhetri is popularly known as Captain Fantastic. He is the 2nd highest goal scorer in International matches among active players after Cristiano Ronaldo. Chhetri was named an 'Asian Icon' by AFC on his 34th birthday. Now let us speak about his exercise regime. Sunil Chhetri loves to work on the development of a strong core. He includes other physical activities like swimming and cycling to improve his endurance level.

Workout of Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri being a footballer focuses on strengthening the lower body muscles like quadriceps and hamstrings. Footballers have to sprint for 90 mins and hardly get any time for recovery. Sunil Chhetri plans his workout routine as per the requirement of his sports where he has to perform at his utmost level.

In an interview with Mans World India, Sunil Chhetri revealed that he loves doing speed training drills and high-intensity workout. He trains six days a week and gives his body full one day rest. Ideally for any person who undergoes physical training, should take a break from exercise at least once in a week.

Glimpse From Sunil Chhetri Workout 

Sunil Chhetri Doing Bicep Curl

Sunil Chhetri Secret Behind Chiselled Core 

 

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My ten-day vacations have come to an end and pre-season has begun! Enjoyed the break but won’t lie happy to resume training .

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An Extremely Fit Skipper With His Team Mates

Diet of Sunil Chhetri

As per sportswallah.com, Sunil Chhetri starts his day with a glass of warm water which helps to detoxify his body. His pre-workout meal includes oats and fresh fruits. It is always better to workout on light stomach and foods like oats, fruits provide good energy to the body as they contain good fibre and carbohydrates. One hour after workout Chhetri eats brown bread, broccoli, chickpeas, black olives. Remember, it is the carb which provides you with energy for a workout. Proteins are good for recovery and built up your muscle which breaks down during workout. Sunil Chhetri's lunch majorly includes boiled vegetables. For dinner, he includes a combination of all three macronutrients-carbohydrates, protein and fats which mostly consist of roti, dal, a bowl of vegetable and cottage cheese.

Sunil Chhetri fitness is indeed quite appreciative and at the same time it very inspiring. Most of us love football, but we don't have an idea of how much efforts footballers put in to play well for their nation and respective clubs. Sunil Chhetri workout and diet, should motivate you to adopt a fitness lifestyle and start doing a physical activity along with good eating habits.

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