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</html>";s:4:"text";s:37296:"In his 50s now, Wilkins has won the NBA's "Shooting Stars Competition" which pairs a retired player, a WNBA player, and a current NBA player in teams of three and pits them against other like teams. Kemp would be seen frequently at the establishment, enjoying the privilege of his stardom. Paired with Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp is part of one of the greatest 1-2 combos to never win an NBA Championship. Once Shaq began using his body as a weapon, he amassed some of the greatest stats in NBA history, including 15 All-Star games, two scoring titles, three Finals MVPs, and four championships. Yao had an incredible impact on the globalization of the game during and after his career. Sure, you may not know exactly HOW to workout on your own, but stick to things you have been used to doing as an athlete and/or reach out to credible trainers who can help you create a new workout routine. Nelson bounced around during the early years of his career, spending time in Los Angeles and then Boston after leaving Chicago. His career fizzed out after that and he was never able to regain his form that looked so promising early on. The Celtics drafted Paul Pierce in 1998. The goal is to help them match their nutritional needs for growth and sport. That is not healthy, and for his own sake, Eddie Curry needs to get his life and his weight back in check. Triple H: 10 Things Most Fans Never Knew About Their Rivalry, 20 Years Later, 10 Great Women's Title Reigns That Followed Bad Ones, The Macho Man Vs. DDP & 9 Other Times A Legend Went Out Of His Way To Make A New Star, 10 Wrestlers Who Still Got Pushed Despite Major Controversies, 10 Incredible Tag Team Matches You Never Realized Happened. After the Sonics, Kemp went to Cleveland, where he began to put on weight in bunches. Figure out the adjustments you might need to make in order to lose some weight. Drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic was just that: Magic, from the jump. To be fair, Barkley was one of the greats of his generation, and many believe he is one of the all-time great players to have never won an NBA title. It tells something about you. Make working out a part of your lifestyle. Making it official and final in '96, Magic called it a career. When you make it to the NBA, you not only take your training to the next level, but you also take your bank account as well. Click for Athlete Weight Gain Tips Goals for Underweight Kids and Teens When young athletes are underweight, they need to know how to gain weight. Wilkins was a nine-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, and in 1986, Wilkins led the NBA in scoring. Also, social occasions where we occasionally overeat (more common after retirement) are another reason for gradual weight gain. He and Michael Jordan are responsible for saving the Slam Dunk Contest and creating a new breed of rim attacking athletes. This is a difficult transition for most and it’s easy to find yourself struggling to have the discipline to exercise on your own. After the 2006 season, Walker's career pretty much fizzled out and he began to have many troubles off the court, including the addition of some pounds. I struggled with my “identity” once I quit playing sports. Nelson, like many people would, got much heavier after his days as a player. Since retiring, Barkley has been an outspoken commentator for various networks over the years. Ohhhh those were the days…. You are constantly working out, playing in games, and during the off-season, many players have extensive workout regiments as well. During his rookie season, Coleman lived up to the expectations set for him after being such a dominant player on the collegiate level. As a football player, it is very common to be burn anywhere between 1000-2000+ calories during a hard practice or game. Add coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil (healthy fats) to vegetables, potatoes, meat etc. Currently, Wilkins is rumored to be closer to 260. With income like that, it is easy to understand how a player could put on a few pounds after retiring. As a former athlete, you will always have the memories, the stats, the records, the teammates and the lessons you learned in sport that you can now apply to life. There is no question it takes an elite, well trained athlete to make it in the National Basketball Association. Putting yourself around people who value the gym will go a LONG way. Aside from the weight gain, Kemp seemed to have many issues that could have been causing stress in his life, and many times stress causes weight gain. Retirement leads to modest weight gain, 0.24 BMI on average. For example, in a weight gain study where the subjects were overfed by 1,000 calories per day for 100 days, some people gained only 9 pounds, whereas others gained 29 ⦠Write down 3 goals you have for yourself regarding your weight and training. If you have ever watched, or have been a part of a high level basketball practice, you q. The comeback was short-lived, but did have its share of ups and downs. This will take all of the guesswork out of it. But for some reason (marriage, children, career) your workout discipline did The transition can be scary, freeing, or something in between. The most LOL-worthy things the Internet has to offer. In 1991, the New Jersey Nets drafted Coleman first overall, and it appeared the beleaguered franchise was headed in the right direction. Use an online calculator or talk to a In addition to bad eating habits, Odom has also struggled with alcohol and drug problems. Healthy weight gain of 1-2 pounds per week can be expected when reasonably increasing energy intake. He had the body of a power forward, but when required, he could play at point guard. Not to mention the weight lifting you did earlier that day…, This can be around the same amount for other sports with similar energy outputs (soccer, basketball, etc.). Everyone should value their health and make an effort to make exercising apart of their lifestyle. In this study, 218 retired athletes from aesthetic sports answered a series of closed- and open-ended questions regarding bodily changes since retirement. There have been some large men throughout the years in the NBA; players like Robert "Tractor" Traylor and Oliver Miller come to mind immediately. You aren’t used to not having mandatory practices, weight lifting sessions, or competitions. He, like many of his peers, went into the front office world. I came home from my freshman year of college and announced to my stepmom that I was getting fat. At the same time, this athlete in the age range of 14-18 years of age needs to understand just what kind of sacrifice it will take to gain this amount of muscular weight. The Boston Celtics believed so when they used the 6th overall pick in the draft to select Walker. Metta World Peace is not retired from the NBA, but there was a point recently when he was out of the league and playing in China. As a player, Barkley was nicknamed "The Round Mound of Rebound," implying he was not all that skinny as a player. As his career resume got larger and larger, seemingly so did his gut. After a successful playing career, Nelson would go on to have a great coaching career that spanned over four decades. And it took four years, until after my 18th birthday, to get the last piece of my grown-up, retired-athlete body: my hips. Weight gain with retirement was found among people who were already overweight and those with lower wealth retiring from physically demanding occupations. You might have played sports YOUR ENTIRE LIFE, until now. Must you do a 2-3 hour, moderate-high intensity workout every single day? They can teach you how to stay consistent without a mandatory routine which can help remind you of the value of discipline. It's hard to believe, but your day as an athlete has come and gone. Now age 37, Baron is not even a shell of his former self. After winning an NCAA Championship as a sophomore at Kentucky in 1996, Antoine Walker appeared to be a shoe-in for at least. Regardless, it would be VERY unlikely that you will be burning the same amount of calories as when you were an athlete even if you were consistently going to the gym on your own. “What’s the point”, if you aren’t even competing, right? Joe had a stellar NBA career, including six All-Star appearances, two NBA Championships, and one NBA Finals MVP Award. The dunk he had over Andre Kirilenko in the playoffs in 2007 is one that will be on highlight reels for the rest of time. It is VERY common for athletes to put on weight fairly quickly once they retire; the reasoning for the weight gain is clearly understood. The After being one of the best point men in the game, Jackson became a great television play-by-play guy along with Jeff Van Gundy. This is the number one reason why you are gaining weight. As an athlete, your calorie burn rate is likely higher than most sedentary people your age. He had a lot of range, stemmed from the fact that he was lean and in shape. So to make your lives easier, I've gathered 37 recipes thanks to my fellow dietitians and food bloggers. Understand how many you need in order to maintain your current body weight. In his 14 years in the NBA, Yao made eight All-Star teams, and five All-NBA teams. He entered the league in 1985, after averaging 26 points per game during his senior season at Mcneese State University. Ming has reportedly put on 50 pounds of extra weight since his retirement. Having something to chase can help hold them accountable. Set goals. When he entered the NBA in 2001, he was listed at 7'1', 275 lbs, but he recently was reported to be tipping the scales at 360+ lbs. This is where he would find his niche. Washington Wizards part owner and president of basketball operations Michael Jordan jumped from 212 pounds to roughly 240 pounds after retiring ⦠That lifestyle transitioned with him as he got into retirement. Hopefully for his sake, he hangs 'em up for good this year and enjoys his time away from the game. This list will illustrate the dangers of being rich and having the ability to eat whatever you want whenever you want, without a proper workout routine.The following are 15 NBA players who got fat after retirement. I struggled to gain weight in high school and have gone through many of the same challenges most of you skinny guys have or will go through. Although he never won an NBA championship, Barkley does have two Emmy Awards for Best Studio Analyst. But, once the time comes to hang em up, and call it a career, that is when players find themselves packing on the extra meat. He ranks in the top five in career assists, and was a major part of some great teams in his playing days. Cardio is the best way to prevent weight gain if youâre a mesomorph. Remember when you were able to eat practically “whatever you wanted” and not gain a POUND? Ask your dietitian how much weight gain is right for you. By the time I was a sophomore I had been lifting for about three years, was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, run/throw in track) and never really had any breaks from running or an off-season to gain weight. With his resume, Wilkins is entitled to pack it on, after all, as he did give us some of the greatest moments in basketball history. After a messy and scary fight to comeback and play, Curry was sent to the New York Knicks. "Which then affects their heart, lungs, kidney and their minds," Roberts said. After testing positive for HIV in 1991, Magic held a press conference to announce to the world what he had found out, and ultimately Magic was forced to retire from the game of basketball. A lot of athletes are goal oriented. 1) YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL IS MUCH LOWER This is the number one reason why you are gaining weight. Ming is a legend in his home country of China; he also is a legend around the world for his contributions and philanthropy. Weight-related health problems, such as high blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol, need attention, he said. At 6'3, Dumars was never the biggest guy on the basketball court. Charles has, however, found a way to add at least 50 pounds to an already husky frame and it's noticeable. At one point, he had ballooned up to 260. The 7'6" Chinese big man retired in 2011 and surely has packed on the pounds since. In his days with the NBA, however, he was always able to keep things in check and get the job done like the true professional that he is. Unfortunately, Curry was forced to miss the last 13 games of that season and the playoffs with an irregular heartbeat. If you have ever watched, or have been a part of a high level basketball practice, you quickly realize the bulk of the time is spent running and improving cardio conditioning. Researchers tracked more than 3,000 people for 12 ⦠"The Human Highlight Reel" was once the face of high-flying, gravity-defying, NBA superstars. Sign up for a membership⦠and gain unlimited access to all courses Roberts warns that massive weight gain can also lead to obesity. The Endurance Athlete/Weight Gain Paradox The other paradox of marathon training -- like many endurance sports including cycling and triathlon -- is that notwithstanding all the training and long hours on the road -- you don't necessarily always lose weight. We all remember the story last year of him being found in a brothel. The freshly Hall of Fame-minted Yao Ming kicks off the list. While on the show, Artest weighed in at around 270 pounds, much higher than the 230 he was when he first came into the NBA. But lifting weights 2-5 times per week and doing anaerobic/aerobic exercise 2-5 days per week will go a LONG way in maintaining your fitness level. Kemp spent eight years in Seattle battling for a title, coming up just short to Michael Jordan and his historic Bulls team in 1996. Oct. 19, 2005 -- Retirement appears to have little effect on weight gain, according to a new study. Try to keep cardio exercise at 60-80% of your upper heart rate limit, as this is usually the heart rate zone in which the best fat-burning results occur. Retired Dancer or Athlete and Weight Gain See Current Message Boards ⺠Author: Sorting Last Post on Top Message: SOFIAMONIQUE SparkPoints: Fitness Minutes: (5,590) Posts: 330 ⦠Everyone respects a person who takes their health seriously. This can cause you to question if staying in shape and exercising is even “worth it” now that you are not an athlete anymore. Baron Davis was once one of the most athletic players in the entire NBA. After a very successful high school career at Rock Island High School, Nelson played for the University of Iowa as a two-time All-American averaging 21.1 points and 10.5 rebounds a game. Children and adolescents are often involved in sports in which weight loss or weight gain is perceived as an advantage. Ultimately, the Celtics decided to trade Walker to the Mavericks, which seemed like the beginning of the end for Walker. Wilkins, it seems, has no problem with his weight and he has demonstrated he is still capable of strapping it on. His wife Khloe Kardashian called off the divorce from her husband temporarily as she assisted him in getting better. By Allison Underhill , Staff Writer July 15, 2016 An Athlete's Calorie Needs for Weight Gain To gain weight, you must eat more calories than you burn. Lamar Odom came into the NBA at a lean 220. After leading the team back to relevance, the Warriors promptly fired Jackson in favor of Steve Kerr, and the following season, the Warriors were crowned NBA champs, with Jackson stuck watching the game from the sidelines, more accurately calling the game for ABC from the sidelines. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Donât worry- I have 8 foods that are high in calories and filled with nutrients. This video is me giving three major tips on how to gain good weight for athletes and anyone regular person looking to ⦠Nelson even had his number retired by the Celtics franchise. He is one of the most overlooked point guards in league history. However, Odom eventually started facing personal demons and that's probably what contributed to his weight gain. But now you are no longer competing in your sport and times have changed… quickly. HOW TO AVOID GAINING WEIGHT FAST AS A RETIRED ATHLETE: Track your calories for 1 month. During his first few years away from the game, Magic didn't change much in his appearance, and he began to get a bit healthy in 1996, when he attempted a comeback to the NBA. In his 14 years in the NBA, Yao made eight All-Star teams, and five All-NBA teams. Davis tried to stage a comeback to the NBA last season when he played in the D-League for part of the year. The cardiac issues could very well have something to do with Curry's weight gain. Eddy Curry is one of the biggest busts in NBA history. Jackson was the man they wanted, and he was more than excited about the job. Life after sport: Depression in the retired athlete Written by Emma Vickers It is often said that a sports star will die twice, the first time at retirement. These recipes require little effort, 30 BUT, that intrinsic discipline will keep you consistent and help you avoid packing on weight like it’s your JOB. During his career, Davis was a two-time All-Star, led the league in steals twice, and was the 1997 Gatorade High School Player of the Year. The 8 best foods for healthy weight gain Hopefully Iâve convinced you to stay away from high calorie âjunkâ food, but Iâm sure you still want to help bulk up your athlete. After retiring, Kemp went back to the Northwest and settled in Seattle and bought a bar. Much like his contemporary on and off the court, Shaquille O'Neil, Sir Charles must be smarter than he looks. That is a LOT of calories…, If the average person ate 4000+ calories per day, they would be gaining weight. Coleman was a monster during his collegiate days with the Orange of Syracuse. Learn how many calories are in certain foods. When he entered the NBA as the number one overall pick by the Orlando Magic, Shaq weighed under 300 pounds. Be open to learning new things and find people who are going to push you, similarly to how your coaches use to. This policy statement describes unhealthy weight-control practices that may be harmful to the health and/or performance of athletes. Magic Johnson was the slender 6'9" athlete coming out of Michigan State in 1979. I get it - between training, work, class, more training - your time is limited. Workout with others… who love to workout. I ⦠As he gets fatter, the stereotype fits more and more. His rookie season was not as exciting as he, or the Bulls, would have liked, but in his second season, he led the NBA in field goal percentage, and in his third season he led the team in points-per-game, on their way to a playoff berth. Former D1 Offensive Lineman Releases How To Gain Weight ( 3 Major Tips). His career was cut short due to injuries, largely due to his freakishly tall and large body. During his playing days, Wilkins tipped the scales at 224 lbs. Ironically World Peace returned to the NBA this past season, playing on one of the worst Lakers teams of all time. However, after a few years in the league, it became apparent that Coleman was not as interested in being a great player or winning, as he was about relaxing and cutting corners whenever possible. Coming into the league, he was built more in the mold of David Robinson, but as he progressed in his career, he found a comfortable weight that enabled him to use his body as a weapon more so than before. Gain weight slowly to avoid gaining too much body fat. It is somewhat easy to understand how a man with so much success could put on a few pounds. He also serves as Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics, and after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Yao donated $2 million to relief work, and created a foundation to help rebuild schools destroyed in the earthquake. Also, in 1995, Dumars was the first player to be given the Sportsmanship Award, an award that is now given annually to the player with the best character. The Former Athlete's Guide to Staying in Shape Scheduled games and practices are in the past â but a healthy weight doesn't have to be. After being named rookie of the year, Coleman drew comparisons to some of the greats in the game, including Karl Malone, and Charles Barkley. How a retired athlete came to accept her post-gymnast body. Yao has also participated in many charity events during his career, including the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program. 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It takes an excess of about 2,000 to 2,500 calories per week to support the gain of a pound of lean muscle and about 3,500 Each athleteâs transition will be different, and the three reasons below attribute to weight gain post athletics. He was drafted 19th overall by the Chicago Zephyrs, who later became the Washington Wizards. There is no question it takes an elite, well trained athlete to make it in the National Basketball Association. As a player, it is easier to keep the weight off. Make “valuing your health” apart of your identity. It is VERY common for athletes to put on weight fairly quickly once they retire; the reasoning for the weight gain is clearly understood. In 2000, he became President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons, and after two seasons, he won the Executive of the Year Award. Why Many Athletes Gain Weight After They Stop Competing After athletic retirement, an athleteâs entire life will change. In fact, Magic would lead his team to nine NBA Finals appearances in his first 11 years, with his teams going 5-4 in those appearances. He ended his career in 2003 well over his weight with the Sonics. What Coleman appeared to have going for him was the ability to shoot a consistent three-point shot. And that is the essence of this article. Ming is a legend in his home country of China; he also is a legend around the world for his contributions and philanthropy. While athletes are in their prime, intense training makes it almost impossible to gain weight. Of course not. Showtime himself! Ming has reportedly put on 50 pounds of extra weight since his retirement. Most players in the NBA are earning well over nine figures, some even eclipsing 10 and 11 figures throughout their careers. The team did well with Pierce and Walker as a 1-2 punch but they were never able to get over the hump in the Eastern Conference. With you it seems likely that your retirement was the factor that caused you to be burning slightly fewer calories each day, and gain weight. He was drafted 4th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2001. As his stock rose and teams began to court Jackson as a coach, he was approached by a Golden State Warrior franchise looking to find a mentor for young stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. With other factors remaining the same, the weight creeps on. Changes to your weight is often best done during the off-season, and a target weight gain should be about 0.5-1.0 lbs per week to avoid negative side effects. Shaq was the most dominate force the NBA has seem in a long time, if not ever. The association was weaker when we considered weight gain between the time of college attendance and 1962 (relative risk, 0.95; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.90 ⦠He retired from the game in 2012 and tried his hand and broadcasting, looking to follow in the footsteps of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal; however, he may have followed a little too closely. As his professional life has been a roller coaster ride, it is no wonder his weight may rise and fall as well, but since his time as a player, Jackson has clearly put on more than just a couple pounds. No matter how big he gets, however, Shaq will always be one of the funniest ex-players around. After his playing days were through, Dumars found another challenge; he had to find a way to fill the void left by the game. He still travels the world promoting the game of basketball and his following has stayed steady even after his retirement. While he was away from the NBA, Artest kept himself busy, including a stint on Dancing With The Stars. After that point, Magic began to get round as he entered his 40s and 50s. It was obvious O'Neal would be the type of player to gain weight after retirement, though, as he was known for his lack of motivation for practicing and working out even during his playing days. Before I start getting into "The Reign Man" as he was dubbed, was basically Blake Griffin before Blake Griffin, he dunked on the competition with reckless abandon and routinely made an opponent question all their life choices to that point. Odom has since recovered quite well and has brought his weight back down closer to his NBA weight. In his rookie season, he, along with Kareem Abdul Jabbar, would lead the Lakers to the NBA championship. The quickest way to get out of shape quickly is to dis-own everything you knew as an athlete. Nelson would help the Boston Celtics to five NBA championships during his 11 years in Bean Town. I only knew myself as a “football player” and believed that everyone else ONLY saw me as that as well. Check this link below to get an estimate the amount of calories burned per sport/duration: http://calorielab.com/burned/?mo=se&gr=15&ti=sports&q=&wt=150&un=lb&kg=68, When you were an athlete (depending on what exactly your bodyweight was), you probably were able to get by eating 4000+ calories per day and not gain any weight (possibly even LOSE weight). It seems the older he gets, the more he becomes the old man from the movies, yelling at the neighborhood kids. In his rookie season, Walker led the Celtics in points (17.5) and rebounds (9.0). Figure out what you have to do to achieve these goals and EXECUTE. If they did eat that much everyday and wanted to MAINTAIN their weight, they would have to force themselves to consistently doing large amounts of activity/cardio/exercise in order to balance out their energy input/output (which brings me to my next point…), It’s easy to stay extremely active and burn a LARGE amount of calories everyday when your an athlete, but no so easy once you don’t have any mandatory practices to attend…. After his mini tour around the NBA, he landed with the Celtics. You wonder if he'll find a way to maintain his weight when he officially does retire from the game of basketball. Healthy Weight Gain Tips: Eat frequently, ideally every 3 hours, and have a snack right before bed. Antoine ended up landing with the Miami Heat, and along with Shaquille O'Neil and Dwyane Wade, he would help lead the Heat to the NBA title in 2006. Little is known about the evolution of female athlete body image into retirement. ...WRONG! 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