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“People don’t realize how physical sailing can be”: Inside the fitness schedule of Switzerland grinder Julien Rolaz

“People don’t realize how physical sailing can be”: Inside the fitness schedule of Switzerland grinder Julien Rolaz

How would you describe the fitness needed to be a professional sailor on the F50?

To be a grinder competing in SailGP, you first need a good general fitness and then more upper body fitness and to be able to keep your fitness level high for quite a long period of time. Training sessions are generally more demanding than racing because it is longer, more or less four hours on the water, so, that’s pretty tough. I think like any elite sport you need to be fit within the specificities of your discipline.

Quickfire:

6am or 6pm workout? 6pm!

Treadmill or outside? Outside.

Weights or cardio? Both ☺

Yoga or meditation? Yoga.

Running or cycling? Cycling.

Smoothie or protein shake? Protein shake.