What 7 world famous athletes eat and drink to stay in peak physical condition by Alison Millington on Feb 28, 2017, 10:30 AM Advertisement
 Men and women reportedly consume an average of 2,800 and 2,300 calories per day respectively and exercise for half an hour — but for the world's top athletes, this is nowhere near enough. Online betting and gaming company Ladbrokes recently looked at the diets and exercise regimes of famous athletes to see how their routines compare with everyday people. Labrokes' research was based on interviews, stats, and trainer commentary within a range of different sports, from football to boxing. From Andy Murray's 5,500 calorie day to MMA champion Conor McGregor's grueling eight hours of exercise, this is how the world's top athletes eat and train. Usain Bolt  Calories: 5,500 Exercise: 3.5 hours a day Bolt has one of the most surprising diet routines on our list. According to The Huffington Post, he loves to eat chicken nuggets and wings in the morning before he hits the track — he ate an estimated 1,000 chicken nuggets while competing at the Beijing Olympics in 2012, according to Ladbrokes. He maintains a diet made up of 60% protein, 30% carbs, and 10% fat, and often eats ackee and saltfish with dumplings, cooked banana, or sweet potato for breakfast. Lunch is often made up of pasta with chicken, while dinner tends to be rice with peas and pork. While he only trains 3.5 hours per day, compared to the eight hours undertaken by MMA champion Conor McGregor, he has said that he simply "concentrates on being the greatest at all times."
Andy Murray  Calories: 5,500 Exercise: 5.5 hours a day On a regular training day, Murray eats muesli or porridge followed by eggs, bacon, and beans for breakfast. A fruit smoothie and protein and vegetables is on the menu for lunch. Dinner involves a soup, seafood, or salad starter, followed by chicken, potatoes, and vegetables, according to Men's Health. The tennis superstar meditates in order to stay focused, according to Ladbrokes.
Venus Williams  Calories: 3,489 Exercise: 4.5 hours a day According to Self, Williams starts her day with a green juice, protein smoothie, or fruit, or an egg white omelette or granola. She opts for vegan restaurants or rice, beans, and grilled shrimp for lunch, snacks on kale chips, dates, and cashews, and typically makes a salad with chicken for dinner. Along with her intensive tennis training, Williams also dances to keep fit, according to Ladbrokes. She told People that she spends as much time in the gym as she does on the court.
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