Ronaldo鈥檚 biological age is in his 20s, says Saudi academic calling for scientific study

Ronaldo鈥檚 biological age is in his 20s, says Saudi academic calling for scientific study

Dubai: A prominent Saudi academic has described global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo as a 鈥渞are phenomenon鈥 and is offering to conduct a scientific study on the athlete鈥檚 exceptional physical condition, in the name of Saudi Arabia.Dr. Mohammed Ali Al Ahmadi, Professor of Exercise Physiology at Taibah University, said Ronaldo is an unparalleled model in modern sports science, thanks to his discipline, physical fitness, and longevity in a profession where most players fade in their thirties..Cristiano Ronaldo set to earn $645,000 a day? Star footballer signs new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. 鈥淐ristiano Ronaldo is not just an athlete; he is a case study,鈥 Al Ahmadi said during a televised interview on Saudi Arabia鈥檚 state-run channel. 鈥淗is biological age is in his twenties, despite being over 40 chronologically. He鈥檚 getting younger, biologically, as he ages.鈥滳alling the Portuguese star鈥檚 lifestyle 鈥渁 blueprint of peak human conditioning,鈥 Al Ahmadi cited Ronaldo鈥檚 near-perfect body metrics, including 50 per cent muscle mass and only 7 per cent body fat, as extraordinary even by elite athletic standards..We’re not friends, we don’t socialise: Lionel Messi on Cristiano Ronaldo .鈥淭here is no room for randomness in his life,鈥 he added. 鈥淓verything from nutrition to training to sleep is managed with scientific precision.鈥滵r. Al Ahmadi expressed a desire to volunteer his expertise to study Ronaldo鈥檚 body composition and biological age using anthropometric and international physiological methods.He said the goal is to document and publish the findings in global academic journals under Saudi Arabia鈥檚 name, turning Ronaldo鈥檚 presence in the Kingdom into a scientific legacy.鈥淗aving Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia is an unmissable opportunity,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e must scientifically study and share this model of health with the world. The global community is hungry for such data, and Saudi Arabia can be the source.鈥.World’s 10 highest paid footballers: Ronaldo tops the list.He added that Ronaldo’s presence has had a measurable effect off the pitch as well. Attendance at Al Nassr matches in Riyadh has surged by 20 per cent.鈥淢ost players retire in their 30s. Ronaldo, through sheer discipline, has extended his career by at least a decade. He鈥檚 competing with players half his age, and often outperforming them.鈥滱l Ahmadi concluded with a nod to one of Ronaldo鈥檚 own remarks: 鈥淗e once said, 鈥楧on鈥檛 think I love going to the gym every day, I鈥檓 just like you. But I know I have to do it. You don鈥檛 have to love exercise, but you must honor your body and health.鈥

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