Ronaldos Physique at 36 vs at 40 – What Changed and What Stayed the Same?

If you have even just a bit of time to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, you must have realized he is a different class of human being. At times I even think that he is not human at all. The interesting thing is he keeps demonstrating that age is only a number. So today I just wanted to talk to you like a friend and tell you what I really think of Ronaldo’s body at 36 and how it looks at 40 now. You would not believe it if I told you that the man could be getting better with time.

Let’s figure it out together. I assure you it won’t be a fitness lecture, rather just a friendly ​‍​‌‍​‍‌chat.

Ronaldo at 36 – The Body of a Machine

Let me put it this way. Ronaldo was an absolute monster even at 36 years old. It was the time when most footballers started to lose their pace. To a great extent, players put more emphasis on their technique as the physical part of the game gradually fades. But still, Ronaldo kept running as if he was still in his twenties.

His body fat at that time was unbelievably low. There were reports that said it was around seven percent. That is insane for a person who is playing nonstop football at the highest level. His muscles were very well defined. You could see every single line of his abs. His legs looked like they were made of steel. His shoulders had that perfect sculpted look. If someone told you that this guy was 26, you probably would.

Do you know what I admire the most? He always presented fitness as a lifestyle and not a chore. Not a punishment. He was very much in love with working out. He was very much in love with discipline. That mentality is what gave him the body that almost no thirty-six-year-old athlete could ​‍​‌‍​‍‌have.

The Transition From 36 to 40

So,​‍​‌‍​‍‌ it’s time to delve into the fascinating part. The differences from 36 to 40. Can you actually imagine holding such a level for an incredibly long time? The majority of us would be out of breath after just taking the stairs twice, and yet this guy is still doing sprints, jumps, and some sort of hardcore training.

When he is 40, Ronaldo appears to be a bit thicker. Not fat thick. It’s more like a mature strength type of thick. His upper torso looks to be more compact. His chest is seemingly wider. His back appears to be roomier. The lean and tight parts that you could see at 36 are still there but the figure is now more mature.

There are moments when I think that he might have come into that superhero phase. He may not be as razor carved as he was at 36, but he is definitely looking stronger. You could literally “touch” the experience in his body.

By the way, his workout also evolved slightly with time. At 36, he was really hard on himself to gain a lot of explosive power. Presently at 40, the work appears to be more harmonious. More mobility. More conditioning. More concentrated strength. He has altered just enough to not fall from the pinnacle while he keeps his body ​‍​‌‍​‍‌intact.

The Mindset That Never Changed

To be honest, Ronaldo’s physique altered over time but his personality remained the same. This is the part I like the most. The guy is totally fixated on getting better. Not in a harmful way. In an uplifting way.

What do you think is his source of motivation at this time of life? Fame. Breaking records. Most likely, no. It seems more like a personal promise he made to himself. To be the best version of Cristiano Ronaldo. And that is what you can see even in his body today.

He was and is very disciplined with sleep, food and recovery. He still eats healthy. He still trains more than people who are half his age. This commitment is very ​‍​‌‍​‍‌evident

Ronaldo at 40. Still a Phenomenon

Here’s something that might interest you. If a new person watches him today without knowing his age, they will not be able to guess that he is 40 but rather 28 or 30. His body still seems to be one that is made for a top level sport. He still has abs. His legs still get full of power. His shoulders still look like those of a sportsperson.

Maturity in the muscle is the only slight difference. It looks more vibrant. More stable. More seasoned. Like an excellent wine that got better with time.

You may not believe this, but a number of footballers of younger age still physically compare themselves to him even now. They monitor his diet. They monitor his training. They even imitate his workouts. Can you imagine that? He is the one who, at the age of 40, is setting the level to be followed by athletes in their ​‍​‌‍​‍‌twenties.

So What Does This Teach Us

The most important thing for me to learn was that age is not the one that governs you if you don’t let it. Ronaldo showed that consistency beats age. Work goes further than a good excuse. And discipline is invincible against time.

As long as you are like him, your body will be able to give you a big surprise. You will be able to be strong. You will be able to be fit. You will be able to be mentally sharp. Even when you have gone beyond the age that people call old.

To be honest, I often think about what he will be like when he is 45 years old. Do you think that he will still have abs? It seems to me that he probably ​‍​‌‍​‍‌will.

Conclusion

So this was my straightforward comparison of Ronaldo’s body at 36 and at 40. Honestly, he is the epitome of discipline. His body at 36 was out of this world. His body at 40 is still amazing, only with a more grown-up vibe.

What do you think? Would you say that he looks better now or was he at his best when he was 36. I really want to know what you think because each person perceives Ronaldo ​‍​‌‍​‍‌differently.

Saniya Mehta

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