Lewis Hamilton explains 'meaningful' tattoos in revealing photoshoot
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By Y! | Fit To Post Sports – 02 April 2015
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REASON WHY I AM SHARING THIS ARTICLE is because it shows the impressive traits that athletes have. I am always in awe of athletes because of their physical prowess and their mental strength. I feel that there is so much to learn from them! :) Here, I am absolutely fascinated by the meanings behind the tattoos that he has on his muscly physique which show his determination and the other things that he values in life! I LIKE. :)
REASON WHY I AM SHARING THIS ARTICLE is because it shows the impressive traits that athletes have. I am always in awe of athletes because of their physical prowess and their mental strength. I feel that there is so much to learn from them! :) Here, I am absolutely fascinated by the meanings behind the tattoos that he has on his muscly physique which show his determination and the other things that he values in life! I LIKE. :)
Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his array of tattoos, explaining the reasoning behind the art which is, as he says, very meaningful.
The two-time F1 world champion was speaking as part of a front-page photoshoot with Men's Health, where he features prominently in the May edition of the health and fitness magazine.
The 30-year-old, who is rarely seen when not in driving overalls, gave his fans a rare glimpse of the tattoos which lie beneath.
Not only that, but he went into great detail about what his body art stands for and what each addition represents.
"I love my ink," Hamilton explained to Men's Health. "They all have a meaning. I'm very strong in my faith, so I wanted to have some religious images.
"I've got Pieta, a Michelangelo sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after he came off the cross, on my shoulder.
"A sacred heart on my arm. Musical notes, because I love music. The compass on my chest is there because church is my compass."Family is everything for me, so I have 'family' written on the top, across my shoulders.
The two-time F1 world champion was speaking as part of a front-page photoshoot with Men's Health, where he features prominently in the May edition of the health and fitness magazine.
The 30-year-old, who is rarely seen when not in driving overalls, gave his fans a rare glimpse of the tattoos which lie beneath.
Not only that, but he went into great detail about what his body art stands for and what each addition represents.
"I love my ink," Hamilton explained to Men's Health. "They all have a meaning. I'm very strong in my faith, so I wanted to have some religious images.
"I've got Pieta, a Michelangelo sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after he came off the cross, on my shoulder.
"A sacred heart on my arm. Musical notes, because I love music. The compass on my chest is there because church is my compass."Family is everything for me, so I have 'family' written on the top, across my shoulders.
"'Faith', obviously.
"And I have 'powerful beyond measure' written on my chest – it's a short bit I took out of a quote from the writer Marianne Williamson.
"On my back I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you."
Hamilton went on to talk openly about the physical demands on his body and the amount of training required to compete at the highest level in F1.
"Well, I'm an athlete, but people tend not to see that with F1 drivers," he said.
"I train to quite an intense level because Formula 1 is so physical – the G-forces, the demands on your body. Your heart rate is 150, 160 through the whole race.
"On qualifying lap your heart rate can be up to 180, 190 under tough conditions. Every year you've got to be as light as you can.
"There's a certain weight limit, depending on how heavy the car can be. Last year I had to lose six kilos, I went from 73kg to 67kg. It was hardcore; I didn't have much to lose as it was. So I train a lot."
WOW, is what I say. WOW! :) You rock!
