David Beckham has revealed his fitness regime since retiring from football, which includes three padel sessions a week. The Manchester United legend, who turned 50 on May 2, may be turning half a century old, but he is far from out of shape, the Mirror reports.

During his 21-year football career, Beckham was the epitome of sportsmanship. And that dedication doesn't seem to have diminished since he hung up his cleats in 2013.

Since the end of his career, while some athletes may take the opportunity to relax, the Inter Miami co-owner has switched gears, taking up new hobbies that were previously banned due to insurance restrictions during his career.

Now, as Beckham told Men's Health, snowboarding and surfing are the order of the day, but it is padel (a form of tennis) that has become a staple of his life, especially in the States. "I play padel three times a week and train every day - especially when I'm in Miami," revealed the legendary English midfielder.

The sport, which started in Mexico and is gaining popularity worldwide, is similar to tennis but has its own set of rules and style of play. This high-intensity sport not only involves constant running and agile movements in different directions, but also improves endurance and cardiovascular health.

According to the LTA, a game of padel can burn over 400 calories. Since his retirement, Beckham and his sons have developed a passion for skiing and snowboarding.

However, he admits that as he's gotten older, he's noticed that his kids are faster and more agile on the slopes.

"Not being able to snowboard my whole career and then get on it when I retired - that's my all-time favorite vacation," he reveals.

"I can have some anonymity and fresh air. Me and my boys are the first ones on and the last ones off the track. That's the best part - talking on the lifts. You get into them. Kids can't talk on their phones. They just sit there and we all talk - it's amazing. I'm trying to compete with the guys, but when you start to get older you notice they are getting faster and more mobile," said the former England captain.

"When they turned 18, I really noticed them flying down the mountain. I tried to catch up to them, but they're pretty good at letting me catch up to them," he added.

Becks fit his training into his busy schedule as president of Inter Miami. The MLS club has made a solid start to the 2025 season, finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference with five wins, three draws and just one defeat. | BGNES