body of The world’s top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives have changed over the past decade. When you think of the world’s most respected (respected?) business leaders, images of overweight, Diet Coke-drinking, hamburger-chomping executives no longer come to mind. I can attest to that by considering the clientele that frequent my gym and locker room. , aimed only at business leaders and high-net-worth individuals.
Three billionaires from different decades of life are setting the standard for this new era of MBEs (Modern Business Executives). META’s Mark Zuckerberg, Virgin’s Richard Branson, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos have all been public about their fitness transformations and healthy lifestyles and habits. And each company remains deeply involved in the madness of running and growing a global business empire. And to cope with this workload, they turn to non-negotiable fitness regimes to stay young, productive, and ideas active.
Here we will explain each routine in detail. I focus on what they like, what they need from their work, and what I would want them to do differently if they were my client.
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Mark Zuckerberg, 39 years old
- Martial arts training four times a week – Boxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- Participate in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition
- “Other” days – cardio, strength training, mobility
- On days when he feels too tired, he goes for a long walk
- Fitness Achievements: Silver medal at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, 5k run in under 20 minutes, Murph (2 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats with 9kg weight vest) in under 40 minutes.
Favorite things: Martial arts training is extremely difficult, requires a very high level of skill development, and is great for developing balance, coordination, and confidence. Also, this guy can run. His sub-20 minute 5K time is a respectable record for a pure runner (Zac clearly has strong lungs). He also provides mobility exercises that many people omit from their daily lives but are essential for recovery and longevity.
What I don’t like: It’s a tough training. The details of the total amount are unknown, but youth is on your side, so let’s see how long it can last.
I would do something else: I like having a dedicated rest day. This ensures one 24-hour cycle out of every seven days a week when your body can focus on healing and repair. Because more is not necessarily better.
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Jeff Bezos, 60 years old
- 30 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weight training every morning
- Some days we kayak, paddle board, and run in the hills.
- Focus on getting 8 hours of sleep
- Only train in the morning for productivity reasons
- have a P.T.
Favorite things: Consistent weight routine. Combining cardio and weights is a great way to be time efficient and eliminate waste. Both cardio and weight training are essential for long-term health. Use PT for daily accountability.
What I don’t like: Again, every day is hard for a 60-year-old. I believe his trainer has the right balance of volume and exercise selection.
I would do something else: His fitness changes are recent and it is very difficult to achieve visible results at that stage of life. I want to know exactly how he did it. Either way, as you reach your late 50s and early 60s, recovery from training becomes a key priority. I would like to take a day off once or twice a week.
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Richard Branson, 73 years old
- daily personal training sessions
- Most days I enjoy kite surfing, tennis, and mountain biking
- 7am train
- You can do multiple pull-ups
- A wide variety of movements including battle ropes, kettlebells, and plyometric work
Favorite things: Branson is dedicated to training in the gym to get better at both work and play. His passion is not changing iron, but the sport he loves. He credits his training in the gym with allowing him to continue playing the sport.
What don’t you like?: Branson’s weight routine looks less structured. It looks like random functional fitness. This means he is missing out on the opportunity to build muscle and strength, which is essential in his later years.
I would do something different:I would like to incorporate more structured weight training, meaning more time under tension, and more muscle-building exercises. This lowers your risk of injury, improves your strength, and keeps your bones beautiful and strong.
After all, these three leaders are the epitome of good health and shining examples of how you simply have to be fit and healthy to manage a heavy and stressful workload.
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