From a skinny bookstore owner in the 90s, Jeff Bezos now has a toned body with 6-pack abs. He shares his disciplined diet and exercise regimen that helps him stay in shape and healthy, as follows:

Workout and diet with a trainer

Bezos has long been known for his unhealthy eating habits, admitting he stopped reading nutrition labels until middle age. His change is believed to have been prompted by his 2017 acquisition of health-conscious grocery chain Whole Foods.

That same year, Bezos appeared in a more muscular than usual state at a business conference in Idaho, causing a social media storm. He credited the transformation to personal trainer Wes Okerson, who has helped Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler, and Isla Fisher get into shape for their roles.

According to international media, Okerson is extremely fond of slow, high-resistance exercises such as rowing and weight training to increase strength and endurance over time. He also recommends his clients to exercise outdoors. Running up and down hills, kayaking, and SUP are among his and Jeff Bezos' hobbies.

The ideal body fat percentage for men aged 40 to 59 is 11-21%, falling below this threshold results in a haggard appearance. Experts have closely monitored Jeff Bezos' transformation and determined that his body fat is between 12 and 14%.

Jeff Bezos favors protein, combined with healthy fats like avocados. Okerson is a proponent of the keto diet, which is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbs. One of his favorite breakfast dishes is Mediterranean octopus, cooked with potatoes, bacon, and green garlic sauce.

Get 8 hours of sleep

Many leaders pride themselves on their high-energy, packed schedules, including Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, and former President Donald Trump. This habit runs counter to a growing body of clinical evidence that points to the importance of sleep. Research shows that quality sleep is good for cognitive function, mood, mental health, heart health, and metabolism.

Jeff Bezos knows that good sleep is as beneficial as exercise. At the Economic Club conference in 2018, he shared that he usually gets eight hours of sleep, except when traveling across multiple time zones.

"For me, eight hours of sleep is essential. It gives me more energy and improves my mood," he said.

According to him, good sleep is especially important for leaders - people who have to regularly make important decisions, involving millions of dollars. According to him, quality business decisions and strategies are more meaningful than completing as many tasks as possible.

A 2017 study published in the Annals of Neurology looked at the link between sleep deprivation and impulsive, risk-taking behavior. Scientists divided volunteers into two groups: those who got five hours of sleep or those who got eight hours of sleep for a week. Twice a day, participants were given a choice: receive a certain amount of money for doing nothing or gamble for a higher amount and get nothing if they lost.

In the first week, less sleep had little effect on their decisions. But as the number of sleepless nights increased, more people turned to riskier choices.

Thuc Linh (According to Daily Mail )