Fuel Illustrated: How top athletes train as they strive for excellence
Athletes have never been more aware of what their bodies need in order to reach peak performance. Fuel Illustrated is a collaboration between Gatorade and the SI Overtime branded content studio exploring how the best athletes in the world manage their daily clock—training, diet, competition and recovery—as they strive for excellence in their chosen sports.
. J.J. Watt
The Texans defensive demon gets his superpowers from an unlikely place—his mattress. Find out how JJ Watt dreams his way to performance on the field.
. Bryce Harper
Reigning MVP Bryce Harper spends every moment working toward greatness. From his food intake to his pre-game sauna, there’s a reason why Harper is a hitting machine.
. Cam Newton
The right song can push an athlete to the next level. See how NFL MVP Cam Newton programs the soundtrack to his life, whether he’s in the car, on the field or in the gym.
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. James Rodríguez
In every game, soccer sensation James Rodríguez runs a mini-marathon on the soccer pitch. So how does he summon the strength for a ferocious free kick when he’s nearly 12,000 feet above sea level?
. April Ross & Serena Williams
When the temperature hits triple digits, most athletes wilt. April Ross and Serena Williams perform the best when the heat is on.
. Karl-Anthony Towns
The T-Wolves rookie is changing the way we look at young ballers. See how Karl Anthony-Towns keeps himself from hitting the ‘rookie wall.
. Innovations
New technology is changing the way we watch our sports—but it’s had an even bigger impact on the field. Pro teams have got hydration and fueling down to a science.
