You may wonder how F1 drivers manage to stay fit even with a hectic F1 calendar. 20+ races with multiple double and triple header weekends and yet Lewis Hamilton can manage to win weekend after weekend. When his ace performance coach gives him some really cold treatment to make the Mercedes man fit, it is difficult to doubt his consistency.
Angela Cullen has been Hamilton’s performance coach since 2016. Recently she has started a new rest and recovery method for the 7-time champion and it is quite cold. She posted footage of Lewis and her in a sub-zero temperature room as low as -111.6 degrees Celsius. This therapy is known as Whole Body Cryotherapy.
The Instagram Reel by Angela was captioned, “We take rest and recovery seriously .. particularly during these triple headers to turn around after an intense race weekend and be ready for Thursday to start the next one.”
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Angela also stated how this therapy helps athletes with their blood circulation and oxygen flow for soft tissue healing. The Kiwi has also mentioned 7 health benefits of this cryotherapy as follows:
- Pain Relief and Muscle Healing
- Weight Loss
- Reduced Inflammation
- Preventing Dementia
- Reducing Anxiety and depression
- Improving symptoms of eczema
- Treating Migraine Headaches
Lewis always points out how great Angela is with her work. The commitment with which she leaves her family to manage his hectic races for 9-10 months of the year is remarkable. Yet, Cullen has a great connection with him.
The Adventures of Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen
Angela is a big enthusiast of adventures. She loves cycling and has cycled through the South American continent; from the southernmost point of the world to the top of Colombia. Besides, she also wishes to cycle and travel through all continents.
It is hard to say if Lewis would want to accompany his confidante on another crazy adventure as he does with cryotherapy. But he has undertaken adventures in the past with the Kiwi.
Back in 2020, when the Australian GP got canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton stayed Down Under. He and Angela went rock climbing in Melbourne. On a day when he could have taken another pole position at Albert Park, Lewis was enjoying himself by doing some internal rock climbing.
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So, he may not hesitate to take out his bicycle to travel across the United States or even the entire North American continent someday. Nonetheless, for now, the duo will be relaxing in the off-season for the time being.
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How much can Angela rejuvenate Lewis after a mediocre 2022? Time will tell. Though she can ensure that he will be fully fit to take on a championship challenge next season. Let us know your thoughts about Cullen’s cryotherapy treatment for Hamilton.