Ever wondered how Patrick Mahomes dodges the injury bug while leading the Chiefs? As this NFL season kicks off with a high-stakes showdown against the Ravens, Kansas City’s star QB shared his health secrets to staying in top shape on the Whoop Podcast. Spoiler alert: his injury-evading game plan is as slick as his no-look passes!

On the podcast, Mahomes was asked about his seemingly injury-free season and how he managed to stay in peak form. “We do a great job,” the three-time Super Bowl champ asserted. “Bobby [his trainer] does a great job. We talk about it throughout every single season of how we can adapt and be even better.” The Chiefs’ QB acknowledged that with more football comes more hits and minor injuries. The key? Evolving their training regimen to keep his body in top shape and ready for action.

Last year, Mahomes grappled with an ankle injury, but he’s since refined his approach. “As I get older and play more football, we try to learn from that and prepare our bodies. The more I’ve been in the NFL, we’ve evolved that training regiment and I think we’ve done it pretty well,” he explained. “Injuries are going to happen. But whenever they do happen, you have to have a plan.”

His game plan? Start heavy to absorb the hits, then shed pounds to stay agile and quick. It’s a clever tactic that proves managing weight can make a huge difference in maintaining peak performance. Mahomes alluded. “In the early parts of the season, I’ll hold more weight… and as the season goes on, we decide to cut as much as we can, and be light and fast. I think it helps me get all the way to the Super Bowl and stay injury-free.”

While Patrick Mahomes dominates on-field, he’s got his winning diet and his wife’s sneaky culinary skills to thank for keeping him at the top of his game.

Patrick Mahomes’ winning diet plan and Brittany’s culinary secrets

Mahomes ain’t just relying on talent; he’s got a game plan for his diet too. With a personal chef whipping up daily meals, he fuels up like a pro. His go-to snacks? Oranges, strawberries, and apples—refreshing and healthy choices that keep him in top shape. At 28, he dodges sugar, fast food, and nuts (he’s allergic), keeping his body primed and ready.

Brittany Mahomes, who appeared on the Whoop Podcast, shared some tasty insider info. She revealed how she used to sneak nutritious foods into Patrick’s diet. “He came a long way because he used to be horrible, but when I used to cook for him, I tricked him into certain things. I’d give him mashed cauliflower and tell him it’s just potatoes, or make spaghetti with vegetable noodles, and he’d never know,” she asserted.

Now that they’ve hired a chef, Brittany’s tricks are less needed, but she still emphasizes the importance of nutritious meals. The chef’s tasty, veggie-packed dishes help Mahomes recover from the physical toll of the NFL season, keeping him in peak condition.

In the NFL’s high-stakes arena, Mahomes’ diet is a key part of his winning formula. As he gears up for the new season, it’s clear that every standout play is fueled by a carefully crafted plate.