Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland

Level 1

Professional footballer and elite athlete. Combining high-volume training, disciplined nutrition, and recovery routines to maintain peak performance. Photo © Paul Cooper

Disclaimer: This health stack was researched and created by the New Zapiens editorial team.

My Routines

Routine
• Waking: Early with sunlight exposure and filtered water
• Training: Daily field + gym sessions emphasizing strength + agility
• Movement: Using sleds, functional drills, outdoor activity
• Dieting: 6,000 calories/day of nutrient-dense foods including organ meats
• Hydrating: Drinking filtered water, minimizing processed drinks
• Recovering: Ice baths, red-light therapy, mobility work
• Wind-Down: Evening family time, low screen exposure
• Sleeping: Consistent schedule, prioritizing quality rest

Workout
• Strength: Compound lifts, power emphasis, core & leg focus
• Functional: Sled pushes, balance work, unconventional drills
• Warm-Up: Dynamic mobility, activation routines
• Recovery Focus: Stretching, soft tissue work, cold/heat cycles

Diet
• Nutrient-Dense: Organ meats (heart/liver), lean proteins, whole foods
• Whole Foods: Vegetables, complex carbs, healthy fats
• Clean Eating: Avoiding processed foods and excess sugar
• Caloric Load: High intake to support muscle mass and performance

Mindset & Resilience
• Discipline: Maintaining elite habits every day
• Adaptation: Evolving routine with body, age, and goals
• Challenge-Driven: Embracing high demands and optimizing small details
• Recovery Respect: Treating rest and recovery as performance tools

Tracking & Diagnostics
• Performance Metrics: Monitoring training load and fatigue
• Recovery Signals: Tracking sleep, soreness, readiness
• Nutrition Feedback: Adjusting diet based on digestion and energy
• Environment Control: Managing light, temperature, and recovery modalities