Whatever LeBron James is doing to stay physically and mentally strong entering his 22nd NBA season is working—and people are taking note. In a new Netflix docuseries, Starting 5, about the lives of five of the league’s dominant figures through the 2023-24 season, reporters commented that the now 39-year-old, four-time NBA champion is only getting better with age.
“I’m surprised at myself at this point,” James says in the series. “I’m not tired … my dedication to my work I think is a huge part of the reason why I am still able to play at this level.”
In 2016, it was reported that the NBA star spends $1.5 million on his body each year, according to Bill Simmons, who had spoken to a confidant and shared it on his podcast. James addressed the statement directly in the docuseries, neither confirming nor denying the investment.
“I’ve heard this crazy notion about how much money I spend on my body each year. I kind of just chuckle. That is a number that I will not disclose, but, more importantly, I think it’s just the time,” James says, who credits his lengthy professional career to his dedication and the time he spends on his rigorous biohacking routine.
“He is pushing the limits of what a player’s prime is considered,” says NBA reporter Dave McMenamin in the series on how the all-star has become one of very few to make it to GOAT status for the long haul.
What is LeBron James’ biohacking routine?
On game days, James will wake up around 6:30 a.m., cold plunge for 10 to 15 minutes, warm up on the court in the morning, and nap between noon and 2 p.m. Then, James will do a series of activations, including stretching, massaging, and strengthening his core muscles hours before the 7 p.m. tip-off.
James maintains a strict routine even in the off-season. He eats a diet rich in whole, organic foods, and eliminates sugar, fried foods, and highly processed foods (The star does tout a glass of wine post-game, per the series).
Recovery is also a cornerstone for James.
“Off days are vital,” says James’ trainer Mike Mancias. “Off days give us an opportunity to work on the body.”
James swears by cold plunging for muscle recovery and healing. He also does red light therapy to help with muscle and joint pain. He routinely goes into a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, a coffin-like tube as James’ wife describes it in the series, intended to restore oxygen levels in those who have had carbon…
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