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At 39, LeBron James spends $1.5 million a year to stay fit.

In the latest Netflix series “Starting 5” they revealed his biohacking regimen. These are the exact methods that kept him dominating the NBA for 20+ years.

Let’s break down his 7-figure biohacking routine: 🧵

LeBron James will turn 40 in December.

Whether you like him or not, you must admit he's in fantastic shape while playing at the highest level.

He definitely knows how to take care of both his body and mind.

So, let's see what makes him elite ↓

1) Nutrition

His rules are simple: avoid artificial drinks, sugars, and fried foods. He prefers natural sugars and foods as much as possible.

The emphasis is on eating organic year-round and maintaining proper hydration.

In one of his interviews, he revealed his daily eating regimen:

Cut out sugar, go heavy on carbs and hydration for performance.

• Breakfast: Egg white omelet with smoked salmon + gluten-free pancakes with berries

• Lunch: Whole wheat pasta, salmon, and vegetables

• Dinner: Chicken parm with a rocket salad + a glass of Cabernet

2) Exercise routine

In-season, beyond his drills on the court, LeBron focuses on building muscular stamina and optimising his gym sessions every day of the week.

His routine includes engaging in compound exercises (using multiple muscle groups like deadlifts and squats) with a lot of reps and lighter weights.

3) Recovery

For LeBron, recovery never stops. He uses the best biohacking tools, starting with ice bath for managing the post game/exercise inflammation.

The benefits are both physical and mental:

• Pain relief
• Reduces muscle soreness
• Boosts mood and alertness

• Hyperbaric chamber

It delivers pure oxygen at high pressure, forcing more oxygen to dissolve in blood plasma.

This increased oxygen in the bloodstream reaches more tissues and organs, super-charging the body's healing by providing extra energy for cell repair and reducing inflammation.

• Cryotherapy

LeBron uses a cryotherapy chamber to replicate the therapeutic effects of an ice bath—reducing inflammation and pain—in significantly less time.

You stand in a chamber where gasified liquid nitrogen cools the air around you to as low as -200°F.

His most important recovery pillar: sleep

Sleep is crucial for LeBron's recovery. He’s well aware of this and aims for 12 hours of sleep each night.

He typically takes naps several times a day—on flights or between training sessions.

When it comes to his sleep environment ↓

• 68 to 70 degrees room temperature
• Complete darkness
• No TV or phone

He turns everything off 30 to 45 minutes before going to sleep.

He also utilises the power of:

• Soft tissue work
• Red-light therapy
• Compression boots
• Hot-cold contrast baths

And it's not surprising. Being elite requires elite methods.

Another key point:

LeBron always mentions creating stress-free home environment.

Everyone needs a relaxation zone at home: dim lights, comfortable setting, quiet space for work.

Set boundaries for keeping devices away during wind-down time.

Your body and mind can’t just be an after-thoughts.

They are foundation.

Just as you invest in work and social life—you must invest in yourself. And for this reason—athletes and high-achievers project the strongest aura.

Because they prioritise the foundation—body and mind.

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