Harlem Globetrotter Moose Weekes On His Diet by uSports

If there’s one professional athlete who enjoys eating healthy, it’s Harlem Globetrotter Alex “Moose” Weekes. 

In an exclusive interview with uSports, Weekes — who studied wellness and exercise science at Middle Tennessee State — said he is often ribbed by his teammates because of his salubrious eating habits.

“Sometimes I get teased for being so ‘health-oriented,’ but I really always try to take care of my body and identify something that’s wrong with me if I’m not feeling my best,” the basketball star said with a smile. “I can always tell when one hair is out of place but outside of that knowing when my body feels a little off and how to address it immediately, I can get back on track to being the Moose everyone is accustomed to seeing.”

Weekes boasts a strange list of dietary habits. According to his bio on the Globetrotters page, the 6-foot-8 forward traditionally eats bee pollen and drinks coconut water before games. He also claims he is willing to eat pizza with any kind of topping except for onions.

The father of one also said he is a fan of organic foods. “I was always told that if you ask, you shall receive,” Weekes said. “So I might try to change the menu when I order, but you never know it unless you ask. Sometimes they might say ‘We just have salmon,’ and I’ll say something like ‘Is there any way I could get that blackened?'” the Gobetrotter said this last phrase in a very comical way reminiscent of a food snob, albeit with an expression that hilariously parodies this subgroup of people.

With regards to his diet staples, Weekes simply explained: “My upbringing has always been kind of within the realm of holistic healing, natural health and eating clean.”

The Globetrotter cited his grandfather, aunt and mother as his influences for eating healthy. Weekes recalled fond memories of drinking carrot juice with his grandfather despite what nearly everyone he knew said about how distasteful this sounded, or of eating fruits like mango and fresh pineapple with his mother, who hails from the island of Trinidad.

Weekes confirmed his love for coconut water, given his family comes from an island, but said bee pollen was no longer much a part of his regular diet.

“I found other things, that bio is from a few years back. Been out here a while,” the basketball star said, smiling. “There’s always new things in health and wellness, so I try to keep up with the times and find what’s best for me.”

LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 12: Alexander ‘Moose’ Weekes #45 of the Harlem Globetrotters performs before an exhibition game against the World All-Stars at the Thomas & Mack Center on February 12, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Harlem Globetrotter Moose Weekes On His Workout… by uSports

Harlem Globetrotter Alex “Moose” Weekes sat down with uSports for an exclusive interview in which he discussed his weekly training regimen, among other things.

Harlem Globetrotter Moose Weekes on his training routine

Harlem Globetrotter Moose Weekes On His Workout… by uSports
Weekes began in a rather unexpected and funny way: by revealing that his hair, which he kept as an afro for the interview, is the first thing that he always makes sure looks great.

“First I get up and train my hair, because it likes to do what it wants,” said the 6-foot-8 basketball star with a smile. “Next, I always try to hydrate in the morning because that’s another thing with the hair, which definitely increases my sweat.”

Weekes, who is know for his high-flying dunks, said in an interview with the Gwinnett Daily Post in 2015 that he hasn’t had short hair “since about the eighth grade.” He earned his nickname because his giant hair sometimes looks like a pair of antlers.

The 32-year-old forward, who led the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in blocks as a freshman, also broke the college’s record for most blocked shots in a game with eight. During his time in college — from which he graduated in 2005 — Weekes studied wellness and exercise science and enjoyed training other athletes, so fitness is clearly important to the Globetrotter.

Weekes then went on to describe his typical workout routine and how he generally ensures his body remains healthy. The forward, who signed a full-time contract with the Globetrotters in 2012, explained that the team — which travels very frequently — doesn’t always stay in hotels that provide the best training facilities, so he must often adapt to the circumstances.

“I always try to get a good stretch and foam roll in before practice, Weekes said. “It’s difficult sometimes when we’re on the road because you don’t always get a hotel with a great weight-lifting facility, so you have to make those adjustments.  That’s also where the health and wellness kicks in, that I know what to do with what I’ve got.”

The towering player is on the road a lot, indeed. From 2012-2015, Weekes played with the Globetrotters in 23 different countries — including North Korea — as part of the team’s international tours.

“If it’s just a plyometric workout, I’m just doing pushups and sit-ups, that’s what I’ve go to do,” Weekes said. “If I can get in there with some dumbbells, I’ll do that. I also travel with my speed latter.

“There’s all sorts of things you can do, and not just for your body, but just trying to find different ways to warm up, especially as we get later into our season or tour,” he finished by saying.

Weekes’ other pre-game habits include drinking coconut water and eating bee pollen.

LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 12: Alexander ‘Moose’ Weekes #45 of the Harlem Globetrotters performs before an exhibition game against the World All-Stars at the Thomas & Mack Center on February 12, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Moose Weekes On Harlem Globetrotters, Basketball by uSports

“Intensity is what it’s all about!” These are some of the words Harlem Globetrotters forward Alex ‘Moose’ Weekes likes to live by, as he explained in an exclusive interview with uSports.