Cristiano Ronaldo turns 35 in February but you wouldn't know it by the way he leapt 2.56 metres off the ground to score a stunning far post header against Sampdoria on Wednesday.
During biomechanic tests on the forward at the University of Chichester in 2011, with the whole thing documented in an in-depth video for Castrol Edge Rankings, it emerged that Ronaldo is able to jump higher than an average NBA player.
Able to generate 5G of G-force on take-off and helped by his a thigh circumference of 62cm, he can reach heights of 44 cm from a standing start and 78 cm when he has a run-up - 7cm more than the average basketballer.
In the nicest way possible, Ronaldo is an absolute physical freak. But just how does he maintain the condition of a 20-year old despite actually being 14 years older?
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Well, a couple of months back Joaquín Maroto from AS revealed all the information as to what the five-time Ballon d'Or winner does on a daily basis to stay on top of his game.
Ronaldo allocates time for training, rest and relaxation every day and it's common knowledge that his exercise is not merely restricted to sessions with Juventus and Portugal.
CR7 has his own programme that comprises of five gym sessions a week, with pilates and swimming also part of his regime.
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And these are anything but warm down sessions for the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, as often his personal trainers have to step in and stop him overtraining such is his dedication and desire to be the best.
With such an obsession with training, it's no surprise to learn that he once text former teammate Mehdi Benatia asking him to go for an 11:30pm gym session after a game.
Furthermore, Ronaldo's diet sees him have six different meals per day - typically pasta and chicken for his protein and carbohydrate fix - and none of them are ever cooked with salt.
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Cheat meals are a rarity for Ronaldo but eating pizza with his son is his guilty pleasure, as he revealed in an interview with YouTuber ChrisMD.
"The key is to take care of your body, train, do your recovery and eat properly," Ronaldo said.
"Although sometimes I do eat pizza with my son otherwise it would be boring."
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Ronaldo will allow himself to have orange or pineapple juice at breakfast in the morning but other than he only drinks water, while he places a great focus on getting eight hours sleep every night.
What's more, he always has a siesta - a short nap in the afternoon - after his fourth meal of the day.
With such a rigorous and strict routine, it's no wonder Ronaldo is still leaving us in awe on a regular basis.
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