Former NFL star Jake Long, better known for his massive body and dominant play on the field, revealed an astonishing new look since his retirement in 2016. He once tipped the scales at 315, a sight much different than what appeared at the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction - losing over 70 pounds.
Long's career at the University of Michigan is phenomenal because it granted him two-time Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and All-American honors. He was drafted first in the 2008 NFL Draft to play a successful nine years. But his revelation in 2024 surprised everyone as much as his football career.
The Secret to Jake Long's Weight Loss
So, how did Jake Long pull off such a dramatic makeover? According to Yahoo Sports, Long credits "Peloton and therapy" for his weight loss journey. A combination of intense cardio workout and mental wellness therapy helped him shed a quarter of his former playing weight, making him leaner.
Although his shout-out to Peloton may well be an advertisement, it is the mental aspect of his journey that makes his transformation all the more believable.
Carrying all that weight to maintain a massive size by NFL standards was not easy on the body; losing that weight after retirement was probably just as bad. Therapy had much to do with Long finding a healthier lifestyle beyond the pressures of his professional football days.
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A Common Culprit Among Former NFL Players
It's nothing new to hear that former NFL players lose weight when they retire. Names in this regard include Joe Thomas, Michael Strahan, and Alan Faneca, according to AOL. If anything, this is far more than just an aesthetic advantage; they also keep healthy and are mobile.
A Healthier Jake Long
As Long sets out for the next chapter of his life, keeping himself fit and mentally healthy inspires athletes who are leaving behind the challenging world of professional sports to enter life after football.
His incredible journey depicts nothing but deterred determination and a balanced approach to wellness, which reveals what can be achieved in self-accepted decisions with good willpower.
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