Now, as he approaches his 50th birthday, David Beckham is gaining plaudits for a whole new body part — his pecs.
While Posh Spice, who has the body fat of a whippet, prefers the Stairmaster and Versaclimber — two particularly torturous pieces of gym kit — Becks favours pull-ups, metcon workouts (a sequence of challenging exercises often repeated without rest) and strength sessions.
The ex-Manchester United midfielder, who for years prioritised leg day in the gym, credits former Team GB athlete-turned-PT Bobby Rich for his body transformation.
In fact, in a new interview with Men’s Health magazine, he admits to secretly breaking his back during one of his final games for LA Galaxy.
He also recently launched a brand new supplement range, IM8 — a move designed to break into the rapidly expanding wellness market while appealing to Gen Z — 43 per cent of whom don’t touch alcohol.
