How does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander train? Exploring fitness regime and diet of 2025 MVP
The NBA Finals Game 3 is just around the corner and the Oklahoma City Thunder MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making sure that he is at his level best. As the game is already tied at 1-1 between Indiana Pacers and the Thunder, it is important for he MVP to put his best foot forward.
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But what is the fitness regime of the 6'6' player? How does he train and what is his diet? Here are all the details.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander workout secrets
Being one of the best players in the league requires tremendous amount of discipline and a strong routine that is followed religiously, and the Thunder's star player has both. He started his famous 'garage routines' back in 2020 where he started working out in the garage of his house. The workouts included a variety of leg routines to increase muscular strength and balance.
As Gilgeous-Alexander needs to be on his feet all the time, his legs need to be strong enough to perform all the tasks. Whether it is running, dribbling, or jumping, he needs to be quick and on-point as a single miss can lead to a serious injury. To avoid that, the star player also focuses on giving enough rest to the muscles, which helps in fast recovery.
Apart from that, the player's core and balance workout training with trainer Nem Ilic also shows the variety of routines that the MVP follows to remain fit and sleek.
The rigorous routine videos prove how strong-willed of a person Gilgeous-Alexander is.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's diet?
Coming to the Thunder's star player's diet, there are two types of diet that he follows: on-season and off-season. The on-season diet includes healthy food options like a Mediterranean food bowl that is loaded with vegetables and various toppings, grilled chicken wrap, and anything that helps keep the body in shape.
Though the off-season diet is a bit stricter than the on-season one, Gilgeous-Alexander has admitted that he includes tons of treats in his off-season diet, which are basically sour candies. Apart from that, the star player follows a strict dietary regime with the right amount of protein and carbs that are required for his athletic body.
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