Snooker ace Ronnie O’Sullivan has attributed his impressive energy levels during the World Snooker Championship to the adoption of intermittent fasting. The 48-year-old, pursuing an unprecedented eighth Crucible crown, has eased into the tournament’s quarter-finals with a 13-7 victory over Welshman Ryan Day. O’Sullivan’s success, he believes, owes in part to intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that involves abstaining from food for extended periods. For this tournament, O’Sullivan has implemented a 16-hour fasting window, breaking his fast in the afternoon to enhance his energy reserves. This practice, he emphasizes, is not universally applicable; he encourages others to explore what works best for their bodies. For him, intermittent fasting has proven beneficial, allowing him to maintain focus and endurance throughout the physically and mentally demanding competition. O’Sullivan’s revelation stems from a period of illness during which he discovered the advantages of intermittent fasting. An extended break from eating, he realized, provided his body with much-needed rest. This realization led to his current fasting regimen, which he has found to be highly effective. While he acknowledges that animals in the wild may go days without sustenance, O’Sullivan emphasizes the need for humans to listen to their bodies and determine their optimal eating patterns. For him, intermittent fasting has been a game-changer, enabling him to perform at his peak in the arduous World Snooker Championship.
Ronnie O’Sullivan Hails Intermittent Fasting for Boosting Energy Levels at World Snooker Championship
