Tom Brady is well known for his TB12 method and extreme regard for health and fitness. The impact of his approach appears to have crossed over into other Boston sports as Celtics center Al Horford revealed that he has worked with the legendary quarterback and Brady’s fitness and nutrition advisor Alex Guerrero.
According to The Athletic’s Jay King, Horford and Brady discussed nutrition, hydration and workout regimens as the center looked to extend his playing career. The quarterback stressed that while some things might work for him, they might not for Horford. This helped Horford take a more flexible approach as he indicated that his diet was never as strict as Brady’s.
“For me, it was, like, how can I fit that into my lifestyle?” Horford said. “How can I take some of this stuff and use it to my benefit?”
Guerrero also discussed how TB12 approached working with Horford on injury prevention.
“We talked about, what is your ultimate playing weight based off your position?” Guerrero told The Athletic. “At your position, what does that entail? Do you need to move? Is it more based on speed or quickness, quickness or power and strength? Once he began to define that for himself and his position, you can make a customizable program for him that’s based on what he’s looking to achieve.”
Considering how long Horford has been able to play, the work with Guerrero seems to be paying off. At 37 years old, the center played 65 games this season and, with Kristaps Porzingis out, has been playing some major minutes in the postseason.
So, as much as fans might want to make fun of the TB12 method, it appears to be working for Horford. The center is just four wins away from achieving his ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship.
