Tom Cruise plans to film into his 100s: Here's the workout routine making it possible
'The Final Reckoning' might have hit already (the theatres), but Tom Cruise is nowhere near slowing down! The man, the myth, and the legend – who has been turning impossible missions into possible ones – recently revealed that he is not putting a stopper on action movies.
The eighth film in the globally acclaimed 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, The Final Reckoning, is being billed as the last go-around for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt; Cruise confirmed, 'It's the final! It's not called 'final' for nothing.'
Nearly two years ago, Cruise was quoted as saying he was inspired by 80-year-old Harrison Ford's career and wanted to keep making Mission: Impossible films until he was Ford's age. Now that Cruise is 62, he told The Hollywood Reporter, 'I actually said I'm going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I'm going to make them into my 100s.' The Hollywood star added, 'I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I'm excited!'
But how does Cruise manage to stay active and agile even in his 60s?
The answer to this billion-dollar question lies in his fitness regime and diet.
Read on to find out how he sweats it out!
The fitness routine:
Tom Cruise stays in shape by mixing different types of exercise. He focuses on functional strength and enjoys outdoor activities. His routine includes three days of weight training, several cardio sessions, and adventure activities like hiking, rock climbing, and fencing.
Weight training:
He lifts weights to build strength, keep his muscles strong, and avoid injuries.
Cardio:
He does cardio exercises that go beyond running on a treadmill.
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He even mountain bikes, which helps his heart health and burns fat.
Adventure activities:
Cruise does activities like fencing and rock climbing. These help him stay flexible and balanced, which is important as we age.
Outdoor focus:
He loves being active outside, which is good for both his body and mind. Hiking and sea kayaking are some other outdoor activities he enjoys and uses for exercise.
Variety is key:
He avoids doing the same exercises all the time.
Instead, he challenges himself with new activities.
Eccentric training:
He pays special attention to the lowering phase of exercises, which helps with strength.
The clean diet:
Cruise has previously been linked to a daily diet consisting of just 1200 calories, grilled foods, and a noticeable absence of carbohydrates. It may not seem like sufficient fuel for the very active short individual, but it's likely his source of youthful energy.
Carbohydrates induce insulin, a hormone linked to aging, as stated by nutritional expert Dr. Paul Clayton, author of Health Defence. "These carbs convert into glucose in the body, which harms muscle and skin tissues and contributes to aging," he explained.
Clayton advised opting for fermentable carbs such as legumes and pulses, which trigger less insulin release compared to easily digestible carbs like grains and potatoes. If you feel the urge to indulge in cake, do so all at once; a single spike in insulin is less harmful than frequent carb snacking.
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