Fresh from leading Paris Saint-Germain to a second consecutive Champions League title, Luis Enrique remains one of the most energetic figures in elite football.
The PSG manager spends his days overseeing one of the most demanding jobs in sport, yet at 55 he still maintains a level of fitness that would put many younger coaches to shame.
His secret isn't a complicated training programme. Instead, it's a surprisingly simple habit that keeps him moving throughout the day: every 30 minutes, he gets up and exercises.
It's part of a broader approach that combines strength training, cycling and consistent daily movement – helping him stay fit enough to match the intensity he demands from his players.
He Starts the Day with Strength Training
Before arriving at the training ground, Luis Enrique typically begins his day with a workout at home.
Push-ups, core work, bodyweight exercises and resistance training all feature regularly in his morning routine, helping him maintain strength, mobility and overall fitness alongside the demands of elite coaching.
For Enrique, training isn't something that fits around work – it's part of the foundation that allows him to perform at his best.
He Spends Time Outdoors
One of Enrique's lesser-known habits is his connection with nature.
Photos shared on social media have shown him walking barefoot on the grass at training facilities, something often associated with grounding practices and spending more time outdoors.
While the scientific evidence around grounding remains mixed, spending time in nature has consistently been linked to improvements in mood, stress management and overall wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing is something Enrique has long prioritised. According to reports, he regularly works alongside a psychologist and has spoken openly throughout his career about the importance of emotional resilience.
Cycling Is His Favourite Form of Cardio
Away from football, Enrique's biggest sporting passion is cycling.
Whenever his schedule allows, he's often found on a bike, whether in Paris or back home in Asturias, where the mountainous terrain provides ideal riding conditions.
His commitment to cycling has occasionally come at a cost. In 2024, he suffered a fractured collarbone following a cycling accident near Gijón.
Even so, cycling remains one of his favourite ways to stay fit, and when he can't get outdoors he often turns to the stationary bike instead.
He Builds Movement Into His Entire Day
Perhaps Enrique's most unusual fitness habit was revealed in the documentary Luis Enrique: You Have No F**ing Idea.
The PSG manager explained that he used to set an alarm on his watch every 30 minutes. Whenever it went off, he would stop whatever he was doing and perform a short burst of exercise.
Push-ups. Squats. Lunges.
It didn't matter whether he was at home, in the office or around other people.
The idea was simple: move regularly throughout the day rather than spending long periods sitting still.
While the habit became something of a joke among those around him, it reflects a principle increasingly supported by research: frequent movement throughout the day can be just as important for long-term health as structured exercise sessions.
His Philosophy Is Built Around Consistency
While many coaches focus solely on their players' performance, Enrique appears to apply the same standards to himself.
Whether it's strength training before work, cycling whenever possible or finding opportunities to move throughout the day, his approach is based less on extreme workouts and more on consistency.
At 55, that's a strategy that's clearly serving him well.
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Commentator and TV presenter at Telelombardia/TopCalcio24. He has collaborated with the editorial staff of SkySport. In high school he approached the world of radio without leaving it: he continued his studies at Radio Statale, radio of the State University of Milan, and then arrived at RTL 102.5.