How athletes train: Adrian Peterson
The NFL running back likes training in water and bathing in ice.
Running back Adrian Peterson is kicking off his thirteenth NFL season and his second with the Washington Redskins. He recorded the eighth 1,000-yard season of his career last year, one of his best yet. Pilates could be the key that unlocks his untapped potential over the next few months.
The 34-year-old added the practice to his regular routine this year to build strength, especially in his core. “After my first time doing it, I quickly found out how difficult Pilates is,” he says.
The benefits were measurable. “It typically takes more than a week for my hips to move properly and my muscles to fire at the desired intensity once training camp starts,” explains Peterson, a Palestine, Texas, native. “This July, I felt my body break in after just a few days."
Furthermore caught up with Peterson to talk about running (through water), celery juice (his favorite), and ice baths (a staple).