LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA while being the oldest current player. That of the basketball player aptitude at 39, he also impresses many of his followers. In the recently released Netflix sports series Starting 5, which follows LeBron through the 2023-24 NBA season with Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum, the creators revealed his biohacking regime. An X user, Ben Smith, explained in a series of posts how the Lakers forward takes care of his body and mind.

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Ben shared in his post that Lebron spends $1.5 million a year to stay in shape. He also explained in a series of tweets how the 7-figure biohacking routine helped him dominate the NBA for over 20 years. For the uninitiated, biohacking is about making incremental changes to your body, diet and lifestyle to improve your health and well-being.

What makes LeBron James a fitness elite?

In the first tweet, Ben talked about LeBron nutrition choice. He says: “Her rules are simple: avoid artificial drinks, sugars and fried foods. He prefers sugars and natural foods as much as possible. The emphasis is on eating an organic diet all year round and maintaining good hydration.

According to one of LeBron’s interviews, for breakfast, the Laskers player eats an “egg white and smoked salmon omelet + gluten-free pancakes with berries”; for lunch, he eats “whole wheat pasta, salmon and vegetables”; and for dinner, he has “chicken parm with arugula salad + a glass of Cabernet”.

In his next tweet, Ben talked about LeBron exercise routinewhich consists of “developing muscular endurance and optimizing gym sessions every day of the week”. Her routine includes “doing compound exercises (using multiple muscle groups like deadlifts and squats) with lots of repetitions and lighter weights.”

Recovery is a priority for LeBron James

In the middle of this intensive training, the basketball player also focuses on recovery. User X explained: “For LeBron, recovery never stops. He uses the best biohacking tools, starting with an ice bath to manage post-match/exercise inflammation. The benefits are both physical and mental, including:

• Pain relief

• Reduces muscle pain

• Improves mood and alertness

The 39-year-old Lakers forward also uses a hyperbaric chamber and cryotherapy during his recovery.

Meanwhile, according to Post X, LeBron’s most important recovery pillar is sleep. “Sleep is crucial to LeBron’s recovery. He is well aware of this and aims for 12 hours of sleep every night. He usually naps several times a day – during flights or between training sessions,” Ben wrote. Additionally, he sleeps in a room temperature of 68 to 70 degrees with “total darkness, no TV or phone, and turns everything off 30 to 45 minutes before falling asleep.”

Finally, the Lakers player also emphasizes creating a stress-free home environment for a healthy mind. While recovering, he also uses “soft tissue work, red light therapy, compression boots, and hot-cold contrast baths.” Read the full thread here.