Tom Brady Workout and Diet
NFL Quarterback
Born: 1977
Tom Brady played football for the University of Michigan and was drafted by the Patriots in the 6th round, which many believe makes him the biggest ‘steal’ in the history of the NFL draft. He has played in 9 Super Bowls and won 6, including in his first season as a starter. He holds records for postseason passing yards, completions and touchdowns. Brady has won 4 Super Bowl MVP awards and 3 league MVP awards. He has been chosen for 14 Pro Bowls and led his team to 16 division titles, a record in NFL history. Brady is the winningest QB in the NFL, with 200 regular season wins. He is also tied with Wes Welker for the longest TD pass of 99 yards. At age 41, Brady is the oldest QB to win a Super Bowl. Brady has 6 million followers on Instagram. He has 3 children and is married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 225 lbs.
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Tom Brady’s Diet
Summary
Brady takes his diet seriously and says he follows a mix of Eastern and Western philosophies. His diet consists of anti-inflammatory, alkaline foods, meaning mostly vegetables. He eats his proteins separate from carbs. He also avoids white sugar, white flour, MSG, iodized salt and nightshade plants (such as tomatoes, eggplant and peppers). Brady also eschews caffeine. He drinks a ton of water a day, but not with meals. He also drinks smoothies and protein shakes.
Estimated Macros
- Low-Medium Fat 20%
- Low-Medium Protein 30%
- High Quality Carb 50%
Diet Details
Electrolyte Up
Brady consumes 20 oz. of water with electrolytes first thing in the morning.
Veg Out
Brady says 80% of what he eats is vegetables.
Yin Yang Diet
Brady’s diet is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine principle of eating a ‘Yang’ diet in spring and summer and nourishing the ‘Yin’ in fall and winter, meaning lighter ‘raw’ foods in the off-season and heavier ones such as meat in the winter.
No Room For Dessert
Brady doesn’t do cheat days. ‘Ice cream’ made from avocados and cocoa or raw macaroons are as close as he gets to dessert. He says this may change after he retires.
What to Eat
Fresh Vegetables
Wild Salmon
Grass-fed Beef
Avocados
Eggs
Fruit (pineapple, watermelon, Raspberries And Nectarines Are The Most Alkaline Fruits)
Nuts
Seeds
Whole Grains (Quinoa, Millet, Brown Rice, Etc.)
Protein Shakes
Electrolytes
Water
What to Avoid
White Sugar
White Flour
MSG
Nightshades (Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Etc.)
Iodized Salt
Dairy
Refined Foods
Artificial Ingredients
Brady on His Vegetable-centric Diet
I’m never lacking for protein.
Brady on Hydration
Try not to drink too much water during a meal as it can interfere with digestion.
Brady on His Strict Diet
Whether that’s what I eat, whether I drink or don’t drink, it’s always football-centric. I want to be the best I can be every day.
Tom Brady’s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Prehab
Brady is all about pliability: targeted, deep-force muscle work that lengthens the muscles, keeping them flexible and strong.
Unique Accoutrements
Rather than tossing around heavy weights, Brady uses resistance bands, foam rollers, massage balls and vibrating devices in his fitness regimen.
Use the Muscle Between Your Ears
Perhaps Brady’s most unique exercise accoutrement is his mind. He cycles through more than 2 dozen brain games which not only keep his mind sharp and focused, but they are touted to improve physical performance and muscle recovery too.
Massage It Out
Where many athletes might only use a foam roller or stretch from time to time, Brady uses rollers and massage daily.
HIIT It
Brady uses high intensity workouts for maximum results.
Band Together
Instead of heavy weights, Brady prefers resistance bands.
Exercise Style
Tom Brady’s Upper Body Workout
Brady does 2-3 circuits of these, with a 15 second rest in between each exercise. 1 minute rest between circuits.
Weekly Routine (Upper Body)
Dumbbell Chest Press: 10-12 Reps
Dumbbell Fly: 10-12 Reps
Overhead Shoulder press: 10-12 Reps
Dumbbell Curl: 10-12 Reps
Lateral Dumbbell Raise: 10-12 Reps
Cable Press-down: 10-12 Reps
Triceps Extension: 10-12 Reps
Turkish Get-up: 10-15 Reps
Crunch: 10-15 Reps
Reverse Crunch: 10-15 Reps
Medicine Ball Push-up: 12 Reps
Stability Ball Crunch: 12 Reps
Stability Ball Climber: 12 Reps/Each Leg
Plank: 30 Seconds
After 3 circuits, Brady does high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a cardio machine.
Tom Brady’s Lower Body Workout
Same deal as with the upper body: do 2-3 circuits with a 15 second rest between exercises and a 1 minute rest between circuits.
Weekly Routine (Lower Body)
Wide Dumbbell Squat: 10-12 Reps
Forward Lunge: 10-12 Reps
Side Lunge w/ Twist: 10-12 Reps
Skater Lunge: 10-12 Reps
Stability Ball Leg Curl: 10-12 Reps
Cable Lat Pull-down: 10-12 Reps
Dumbbell Row: 10-12 Reps
Dumbbell Biceps Curl: 10-12 Reps
Close Grip Biceps Curl: 10-12 Reps
Crunch: 10-15 Reps
Reverse Crunch: 10-15 Reps
Mountain Climber: 30 Seconds
Brady then does more cardio or quarterback drills.
Brady alternates between these 2 workouts, and also increases the intensity by changing the plane of motion, such as working on a decline or a stability ball rather than a flat bench.
Brady on Endurance
You push your body to the limit, but you have to train your body to deal with the limits.
Brady on Performance
The decisions I make center around performance…I want to be the best I can every day…I want to be the best I can for my teammates.
Brady on Training
For long-term peak performance, you can’t train slow and move fast.
Tom Brady’s Supplements
Protein Shakes
Since Brady mainly eats vegetables, he swears by plant-based protein shakes to maintain muscle mass and aid in recovery.
Electrolytes
To help rehydrate quickly, Brady uses his TB12 electrolytes with no additives, preservatives or sweeteners.
Tom Brady’s Lifestyle
Early to Bed
Brady goes to bed usually by 9 P.M. and is up between 5-6 A.M.
Diet For Life
Brady credits his strict diet and lifestyle for his longevity in this punishing sport. He says he hurt all the time at age 25 but feels great at 40+.
No Alcohol
Brady avoids drinking alcohol most of the time.
Multi-talented
Tom Brady was also pretty talented baseball catcher back in the day. He got picked in the 1995 NLB draft by the Montreal Expos.
Brady on Confidence
If you don’t believe in yourself, why is anyone else going to believe in you?
Brady on Boredom
I don’t want to wake up and be bored. That’s probably my greatest fear is to have nothing to do.
Brady on Staying Positive
Things happen sometimes that I don’t welcome or want, but I make the choice to remain positive.
Recommended Products
Brady’s Book The TB12 Method
TB12 Workout Gear
TB12 Pliability
TB12 Nutrition
TB12 Apparel
TB12 Cognitive
TB12 Hydration & Supplementation
TB12 Academy
BrainHQ Brain Games
Madden NFL18 Video Game
Glacéau Smartwater
Beautyrest Black Mattress
Ugg Shoes
References
https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19535249/tom-brady-reveals-insane-diet-in-new-book/
https://www.popworkouts.com/tom-brady-diet/
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19535630/tom-brady-pliability/
https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/the-alternative-workout-tom-brady-swears-by-is-insane.html/
