This time of year, you are surely not alone if you’re feeling the need to kick your physical fitness and training into gear. Maybe you hit the eggnog a bit too hard this holiday season, or it’s been a few months (or years) since you’ve stepped foot in a gym. We’ve all been there—life happens!
What’s important to remember, particularly for actors as so much rides on physicality, is that it’s never too late to devote more time to your physical wellness. Jumpstarting, however, can be challenging, which is why we consulted some of Backstage’s Expert fitness gurus for pointers on achieving a healthier you in the new year.
1. Prioritize strength over vanity. “No matter what size you are, health from the inside makes you glow from the outside. It is no longer about being a size 0 twig onscreen. You need to have strength to be up all night for a night shoot; you need to have a silhouette to look good whether you are doing a nude scene, a seminude scene, or are in a suit head to toe. When I work with actors especially, we assess the role. We assess what the goals are, what the character is.” —Astrid Swan
2. Always set goals which you can stick
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