Paul George Workout and Diet
Professional Basketball Player
Paul George was born in California, and growing up, he played basketball with his older sister. In high school, he was promoted to varsity as a sophomore, and in 2007, he began competing in AAU tournaments. As a senior, he led his team to the championship and was named MVP. George was heavily recruited for college and ultimately chose Fresno State because it was close to home. He played for 2 years then entered the 2010 NBA draft and was selected by the Indiana Pacers. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors and was named Most Improved Player in 2013. He has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the LA Clippers, and is currently with the Philadelphia 76ers. George was part of the Olympic team that took gold in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.’PG-13’ has been an All-Star 9 times, on the All-NBA Team 6 times and on the All-Defensive Team 4 times. George hosts a podcast and has endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, Tonal, as well as his own line of Podcast P apparel. He is married and has 3 children. George has millions of followers on social media. He is 6 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs about 220 lbs.
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Paul George’s Diet
Diet Summary
Once upon a time, George ate whatever he wanted, but then injury struck and he had to dial in on diet to help with recovery. He hired a professional chef to create healing meals. Since he’s not a fan of veg, his chef hides them so George gets in the nutrition without the flavors he doesn’t care for. He generally starts the day with coffee and a healthy fruit/veg smoothie along with more veg in the form of avocado toast. His meals are a balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. His idea of a cheat is fried chicken or spaghetti and meatballs. He’s not big on sweets, but if he does have dessert, it will contain chocolate. He stays hydrated with water and Gatorade.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
Medium Carb
Medium-High Protein
Diet Details
Rise & Shine
George kicks off his day with a cup of coffee and a light breakfast, often a California classic: avocado toast and a smoothie made with fresh fruit and veg.
Sneak the Veg
George isn’t the biggest fan of vegetables, but he knows he needs to eat them, so he sneaks them into his meals in ways that he doesn’t really taste them.
Get Help
George hired a professional chef after being injured, both to support recovery and to not gain a lot of weight.
Cheat Day
George’s cheat day meal is pasta and meatballs or fried chicken. He isn’t much into sweets, but if he has dessert, it involves chocolate.
What to Eat
- Whole, natural foods
- Avocados
- Beef
- Chicken
- Fish
- Vegetables
- Salads
- Fresh fruit
- Bread
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Coffee
- Meatballs (treat)
- Pasta (treat)
- Fried chicken (treat)
- Chocolate (treat)
- Water
What to Avoid
- Empty-calorie foods
- Junk food
- Fast food
- Processed foods
- Artificial additives
- Chemicals
George on his morning coffee ritual
‘A Nespresso coffee with a scoop of sugar.’
George on a typical breakfast
‘Avocado toast with a smoothie that includes a bunch of fruits and some vegetables.’
George on eating his greens
‘My chef comes up with it [the smoothie], and it’s an important part of how I get vegetables into my diet.’
George on his diet
‘Most days, it’s clean and healthy.’
Paul George’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
Always Active
George used to play basketball with his older sister Teiosha, who went on to play at the college level. His other older sister Portala played volleyball in college.
Home Gym
George has invested in the home gym system called Tonal which he loves for its space-efficiency and because it allows him to do any of the workouts he does with the team at the training complex.
Recovery Matters
It took being injured but George learned the importance of taking care of his body. He does massage, cold tubs, physical therapy, whatever it takes to keep himself in good shape
Double Daily Dose
George usually does 2 training sessions a day, 5 days a week. He works out once with the team in the morning, and does a second session at home or with a physical therapist.
B-Ball Drills
George works on his basketball skills daily. His coaches give him lots of complex drills to hone his already prodigious talent.
Push/Pull Work
After hitting the court, George heads over to the weight room where he does some grueling, fast-paced full-body routines involving lots of push-pull, core, mobility, and strength.
Exercise Style
A Paul George Routine According to YouTube
- Basketball drills
- Weight training
- Push/pull
- Core
- Med ball
- Push ups
- Resistance bands
- Farmer’s carries
- TRX
Recovery:
- Massage
- PT
- Theragun
- Hot/cold tubs
George on Tonal home gym
‘I’m able to replicate any and every workout that the facility provides.’
George on the importance of recovery
‘[W]hen I got an injury…I realized I needed to take care of my body.’
George on his daily fitness goals
‘Just get stronger, just get better. Small increments.’
George on how he feels after a workout
‘I feel great.’
Paul George’s Supplements
George says he used to use a lot of supplements, but is moving away from them and getting his nutrients via whole foods, so below are options that may benefit anyone following a similar diet routine.
Electrolytes
George endorses Gatorade, which provides the electrolytes sodium and magnesium to help prevent dehydration and cramps.
Protein
If you don’t have a professional chef to whip up healthy meals for you, try protein.
Greens Supplement
If you don’t have a professional chef like George, try a greens supplement.
Omega-3s
Try Omega-3s to cover your nutritional bases.
Multivitamin
Try a Multivitamin supplement to cover your nutritional bases.
Paul George’s Lifestyle
Sleep Matters
As part of his rehab, George got serious about sleep. He goes to bed by 11-11:30 and sleeps until about 8-8:30, getting at least 8 solid hours a night. But he admits he still struggles with sleep during playoffs.
Get Help
To help deal with the mental pressures of the sport, George sought out therapy, and in 2023 partnered with BetterHelp, sponsoring $3 million of free therapy.
Early Greatness
As a teen, George played with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) alongside future NBAer Jrue Holiday who currently plays for the Celtics.
Injury Prone
Once upon a time, George saw himself as invincible, but the fall inevitably came including a compound leg fracture in 2014. He discovered that staying healthy like the long-timers such as LeBron James takes a lot of work.
New & Better Number
In 2014, George retired his #24 jersey and switch to #13 because of his nickname PG-13.
Idol Worship
George idolized Kobe Bryant and cheered for both the Lakers and the Clippers. Getting to play for the Clippers was a dream come true.
Nice Deal
George leaving the Clippers was a bit of a shocker move, until it came through that the 76ers offered him a $212 million 4-year deal.
George on sleeping during playoffs
‘I’m literally awake for a week.’
George on his talent
‘I knew I was special, I knew I was different in middle school.’
George on himself, pre-injury
‘I thought I was just going to be elite forever.’
George on breaking his leg
‘I felt a lot of guilt.’
George on himself
‘I’m my worst critic, and the only person I have to answer to is myself.’
George on his future
‘I’m looking forward to staying healthy.’
George on social media
‘If you’re looking for respect on Twitter, good luck.’
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