Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is a world-class athlete and an absolute freak of nature, but he obviously didn't get to that point overnight. Henry, 30, has taken incredible care of his body for years, going back to his high school days if not earlier.
Of course, such care doesn't come easy, or cheap for that matter. When he does eat, he consumes nearly enough for a pride of lions. Henry also revealed that he has snacks such as kale, avocados or bananas before games just to get something in his system.
He also works out twice a day with no days off, and uses cold therapy, infrared sauna and massage therapy in his recovery. To keep up with such a routine every single day is discipline most of us can only dream of having. Many other players have similar routines, but hearing it laid out like this really puts into perspective how different NFL players are from the average folk.
Clearly it's worked out for Henry, as he routinely runs over defenders with ease thanks to his sheer strength. Now with a new team for the first time in his career, Henry hopes to continue his success while chasing his first Super Bowl victory.
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