It is not easy to race in F1. Apart from talent and skill, drivers need to have a fitness regime to keep their bodies in perfect shape. Among the many drivers on the grid, Lewis Hamilton is particularly known to switch to healthier choices to maximize his advantage. The Brit changed his diet and turned to plant-based foods. Additionally, he also follows a unique exercise regime to maintain his fitness.

Cryotherapy, aka cold therapy, is a unique treatment that is quickly getting famous among many athletes around the world. Lewis Hamilton, Cristiano Ronaldo, and LeBron James are among the few who frequently indulge in the same.

It is a safe therapy. Cryotherapy consists of subjecting the superficial layers of the skin to extreme cold for a very short duration of time. According to GQ, “This treatment aims to achieve a high degree of well-being, by enhancing the body’s response in the circulatory, muscular and neuroendocrine aspects.” [Translated from Google]

The treatment is undertaken in a special cabin filled with liquid nitrogen. The temperatures can range anywhere from -80 degrees to -190 degrees Celsius depending on the treatment. Moreover, the time a person spends in the cabin is not more than 3 minutes.

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The therapy has multiple uses, but the most common and effective advantage is it helps relieve extreme muscle fatigue. This is why it is fairly popular among athletes, especially soccer and tennis players.

Lewis Hamilton speaks about exploring different fitness activities off-track

There is no way Lewis Hamilton won his 7 championships by getting stagnant and hence, you wouldn’t expect the Mercedes star to do the same now. The 37-year-old recently claimed he feels fitter than ever. Moreover, he also shared that he was exploring various different activities off-track to keep fit.

Hamilton told media, “[You have to] be more meticulous with your diet and training. Like for example, [I was] doing Pilates Reformer with a good friend of mine that’s an Olympic athlete.”

He further stated, “It was so funny because it’s something that we’ve never really done before. I’ve done Pilates, but just adding different things that I wouldn’t normally do and being more specific with my daily routine, way more than when I was 22. I wasn’t doing the things [then] that I’m doing today.”

Lewis also mentioned the need to maintain mental well-being. He also stated that he is very protective of his energy and where he spent his time.

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The Silver Arrows driver suffered a tough season this year. He’ll be hoping to maintain his fitness and get a competitive car next year to challenge title rival Max Verstappen. Can the 7-time champion add to his tally?