Bet with pals ensures Usain Bolt stays fit post-retirement

Usain Bolt

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt may not have competed on the international stage for almost four years, but he is still working hard to ensure he stays in shape. Bolt, an eight Olympic gold-medal winner, has a reason to do that.

According to insider.com, it is a bet with his friends, who feel he willgain weight after retirement. This is what keeps him motivated to train. "I've always tried to stay fit because I have a bet with my friends. They were like, ‘as soon as you retire, you're going to get fat.' And I was like, I can't let them win this. So I've been trying to do my best to stay in shape," said Bolt.

Even though Bolt is inspired to prove his friends wrong, he is aware of the many benefits of exercising and taking care of his body. "I'm enjoying it. It's good to stay fit. It's good for your mental health also. It's something that helps me to stay focused and just be happy," he explained.