Travis Kelce admits Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is more physically demanding than his life in the NFL: 'She does more than I do'
Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce
and global pop icon
Taylor Swift
have been in the public eye as a couple for nearly two years. Their personalities and routines often mirror each other – as seen most recently on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.
During the candid chat, Swift and Kelce compared the physical and emotional challenges of her Eras Tour and his life in the NFL.
Taylor Swift felt her Eras Tour life mimicked an
NFL season
Taylor Swift, speaking of her Eras Tour that spanned from 2023 to 2024 with nearly 150 shows in over 50 cities across five continents, opened up on the toll it took on her physically. She likened it directly to an NFL athlete's busy season. 'It was a lot of physical therapy and it was a lot of being in a state of perpetual physical discomfort.
Kind of like when you're in season, you know? I'm not getting hit by huge 300-pounders, but the (wearing of) heels for that long (period was tough),' said Swift, adding that she had to buy an acupuncture mat.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says girlfriend Taylor Swift's routine was tougher
Travis Kelce, entering his 13th NFL season, empathized with her grueling schedules. 'The similarities were crazy. I'm like, 'Oh my gosh! She does more than I do,'' added the three-time Super Bowl champion.
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl as Travis Kelce hits training camp
Taylor Swift is now preparing for her next big project: her 12th studio album titled The Life of a Showgirl.
She unveiled the album cover during the New Heights podcast and it will release on October 3.
Travis Kelce has shifted back into focus mode on the football field. With Kansas City Chiefs training camp underway and the regular season just around the corner, he is working through drills, meetings and tight end routes – ready to pick up where he left off last season.
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With Taylor Swift's new album release date nearing and Travis Kelce gearing up for the NFL season, their hustle is quite a clear example of how top performers in music and sports power through the physical demands of their work.
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