Valentino Rossi, training and diet: the secrets of a phenomenon

A Champion with a capital C, who gave so much to motorcycling and who received the same. Valentino Rossi, 42, has continued to be the protagonist of the track for 26 seasons. He is the only driver in world champion history (9 times) in four different classes. “Now I am racing against the clock,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport a few days ago. Meanwhile, his team, the VR46, will be in MotoGP from next season with an Arab sponsor. News that also increases Rossi’s role as an entrepreneur. His is a story of talent, skill but also of meticulous preparation. In all. In competitions, in training and at the table. What are the secrets of the timeless Doctor?

WORK OUT – It was Dr. Michele Zasa (of the MotoGP Mobile Clinic) who, in the past, told about part of the training carried out by Valentino Rossi when he is not on the track. Agility, flexibility, muscular endurance and more are the characteristics required by an activity such as motorcycling. “His is a sport that requires an athletic preparation at a balanced base: stretching, elasticity and muscular explosiveness are fundamental. Given that in the 45 ‘race the heart is subjected to a high beat, a strongly aerobic base is needed: many riders prefer racing, Valentino is one of them ”. His father Graziano, some time ago, had added to ‘Il Resto del Carlino: “He goes to the gym every day with sessions that keep him busy for a few hours”.

THE RANCH AND MORE – Valentino Rossi also prepares and has fun in his private circuit: the Tavullia ranch. A dirt track, the realm of the Doctor, where he trained off-road from a very young age. But he doesn’t just love the adrenaline of two wheels. Valentino is a lover of snow and also darting on the snowboard! Some shots of his Instagram profile testify to this. Jumpsuit, mask, in the company of his Francesca Sofia Novello, in Madonna di Campiglio to enjoy the high altitude. And then, he also loves the sea and diving into the water. Maybe from his super yacht …

DIET – “Basically I don’t do anything special, I try not to eat junk. I try to follow a healthy diet and that’s it ”, said the pilot in the past about his eating habits.

And then he added: “I’m just lucky, this is my body and I don’t have to do any special diet. I can eat quite a lot and whatever I like. Although in recent years we have dealt with this topic more closely together with the students of the Academy, working with a nutritionist who took care of all of us “.

IT MENU – After a savory breakfast based on fried eggs, for lunch Rossi would choose tortiglioni or pasta with tuna and peas, dressed with oil and cheese and a second course based on meat. In the evening, however, Valentino would prefer second courses of meat (perhaps grilled) with not too rigid times. He loves ice cream and like a good Romagna piada with raw ham and cheese. The genuine habit that he never gave up? Pasta with bread!

WELFARE – But that is not all. Rest is also part of training. And in that regard, the Doctor would be a great sleeper. In the past, his father said: “For him the morning does not exist”. He confessed it himself, when he is not running he likes to get up very late. The risk? Arriving late for appointments …