“I Used to Live Such a Regimented Life”- Apart From Eating 10000 Calories, Michael Phelps Reveals One Technique That Resulted in Better Performances

Published 09/02/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

Michael Phelps is a dominant name in the swimming world. With 23-Olympic medals to his credit, he is the World’s most decorated athlete. The heights that Phelps now enjoy was never easy to achieve. Behind his success lies his years of dedication, passion, and determination. Having led a “regimented life,” the retired Olympian can now enjoy being a little “unregimented.”

As a top athlete, Phelps knows how to maximize his performance. In a conversation with former World’s number one golf player, Justin Thomas, Phelps talks about how he has passed his “10000 calories” phase.

Phelps’ mantra to stay healthy

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In the conversation hosted by WHOOP, Justin and Phelps talk in great length about what it takes to be the best of the best. The duo talks about how they used to do all “these things to allow ourselves the chance and the opportunity to perform at the highest level.”

Having officially retired from the pool, Phelps says, “I used to live such a regimented life; now it’s trying to figure out what works for me.” To retain fitness, one requires a wholesome approach. The swimming GOAT revealed that the stories about how he used to eat 10,000 calories were real.

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Having 10,000 calories was a part of his job. But there is one secret mantra that helped Phelps stay healthy and fit. As Phelps quotes, “recovery is the only way.” The Olympic gold medalist further says that to make it big, one needs to recover, and if they are not doing so, “then you are selling yourself short.”

Michael Phelps in support of mental health

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For Phelps, staying healthy does not just mean physical fitness. The meaning extends to being mentally fit as well. The ex-competitive swimmer is among the few athletes that came out in strong support of mental health.

Having had his days of hardships, Michael Phelps knew what it meant to stay mentally fit. Phelps quickly extended his support when Simone Biles withdrew herself from Tokoyo Olympics. Phelps greatly emphasizes the importance of “mental health.”

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Having passed his professional days, Phelps is not trying to win more medals. As he reveals, he is now focusing on becoming the “best dad” and the “best husband.“

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is currently working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. She completed her Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University. Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father.

Edited by:

Simar Singh Wadhwa

“I Used to Live Such a Regimented Life”- Apart From Eating 10000 Calories, Michael Phelps Reveals One Technique That Resulted in Better Performances

Phelps’ mantra to stay healthy

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Michael Phelps in support of mental health