Even billionaire Elon Musk, 51, has to work hard to keep in good shape. “The older I get, the harder [it is] a stay slimthat’s for sure,” he shares on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast (via CNBC). Sounds familiar?
You’ve probably seen this celebrity in the news recently for a couple of reasons. For one, Reuters reports that “the richest man in the world” debuted a perfume called “Burnt Hair.” Apparently, 10,000 bottles of the product were sold, raising a million dollars in just a few hours. Leave it up to Elon Musk! The now “perfume salesman” tweeted: “With a name like mine, getting into the fragrance business was inevitable. Why did I fight against it for so long!?” He also dubbed “Burnt Hair” “The Finest Fragrance on Earth!”
In other news, Musk is curious about Wegovy, a diabetes injection used as a form of weight management for adults battling obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the New York Post. Musk responded to a fan’s tweet asking, “What’s your secret? You look amazing, fit, ripped and healthy,” with “Wegovy” and “Fasting.”
Read on to learn all about Elon Musk’s secrets to achieving stellar health and fitness habits.
The Tesla CEO reveals his penchant for eating “tasty food” as well as not being that keen on exercise, and we fully understand that mindset. When this entrepreneur isn’t busy preparing the Starship rocket for its visit to the Moon and Mars, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX works to stay healthy. He has practiced a bit of karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, taekwondo and judo, according to CNBC.
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Although Elon Musk isn’t a big fan of running or treadmilling, he admits that watching “a compelling show” on TV definitely makes treadmill sessions that much more enjoyable. He also spends time lifting weights. Musk honestly says, “To be totally blunt, I wouldn’t exercise at all if I could. I’d rather not exercise” (via CNBC).
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As for Elon Musk’s diet, he realizes the benefits of maintaining a good weight, and that includes a healthy immune system. He admits, “I’d rather eat tasty food and live a shorter life” (via CNBC).
In the morning, Musk carves out time for breakfast; he prefers a cup of java and an omelet, according to Inc. Musk enjoys French and German cuisine; he also likes a tasty barbecue (via crushed). Your guilty pleasure? Cinnamon Toast Crisp!
This powerhouse reportedly sleeps 6 to 6.5 hours each night, admitting, “Sleep is really great. I think if I don’t get enough sleep, I’m pretty cranky. I might drop below a certain sleep threshold, [even though] I could be awake more hours, I would do less because my mental acuity would suffer” (via yahoo philippines).
There is a healthy habit that this co-founder of PayPal applies regularly. He doesn’t eat or drink alcohol two to three hours before going to bed, noting in “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Eating before bed is a very bad idea and actually negatively affects your sleep.” He adds, “Your quality of sleep will improve and your overall health will improve a lot. It’s a big deal” (via CNBC).
There are two things that Elon Musk does first thing in the morning that he feels have a negative impact on his overall well-being, and he’d like to eliminate both. He reveals in an interview with the Full Send Podcast: “I have a bad habit, which I suspect a lot of people have, of checking my phone right away. [in the morning]. It’s actually a terrible habit,” according to CNBC do it.
Bad (but so common) habit #2? Musk deals with emails for half an hour after waking up. He’s ready to up his wellness game, saying on the Full Send podcast, “I [need] exercise and get in better shape.” He adds, “I’m going to switch from looking at my phone immediately as soon as I wake up to exercising for at least 20 minutes, then I’ll look at my phone. “
The struggle is real and changes can be difficult to implement. Musk explains: “I run SpaceX and Tesla, so there’s usually some kind of overnight thing.” We fully listen to what he says and always support improvement and implementation of healthy changes.
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