Being a professional athlete requires an unerring dedication to one's craft in particular and physical fitness in general, supported by an intrepid battalion of personal trainers, nutritionists, physical therapists and recovery experts. Then add to that the burning competitive spirit of a player like Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant (and his intensity of a thousand suns), and some truly extreme workout regimens are the results.
While a few NBA power forwards appear to have the unmistakable beginnings of guts developing around their midsections, these workout fiends stay trim and toned. And it's not just big stars who distinguish themselves from their peers through the rigor of their routines and unwavering commitment to personal excellence.
A few of these gym rats and fitness freaks stand as the best players of their generation, rising above the rest through an abundance of natural talent and impressive dedication to improve even further. But the NBA's exercise addicts also include role players and marginal talents who went undrafted ...
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Article written by Sean Hojnacki