Hollywood Muscle: The Transporter Workout

Being an independent filmmaker, I know firsthand how difficult it can sometimes be to stay in shape during production. 14 hour days are typical; starting with early morning call times, and ending when the rest of the world is already asleep. Film sets are notorious for leading to expanding waistlines. The crazy long hours play a big part, but so do the glazed donuts at the craft services table. All said and done - a long shoot can throw your fitness progress into a tailspin, which is why so many movie stars go to such great lengths to avoid letting this happen. British actor and tough guy Jason Statham is certainly no exception.

Probably known best for his role in The Transporter, Jason Statham has become one of our biggest action stars. Who knew that the guy knew karate and was in such great shape? The answer to that question is him and his trainer. For his most recent film, War, where he played opposite Jet Li, Statham was in arguably his best shape yet. But, he didn't get that ripped by hanging out at the crafts services table. Just the opposite, in fact. Statham followed - and continues to follow - a rigorous exercise program, tailor-made for him by his trainer. In addition to following a strict diet, Statham was able to drop 17 pounds in 6 weeks (and gain lean muscle mass in the process) by adhering to the following program:

~ Work out 6 days per week (Sunday off)

~ Saturdays are spent running for an hour outside on rugged hiking trails

~ On other workout days, he begins with 10 minutes of warm-up on a rowing machine

~ In the second phase of his daily workout, he spends 10 minutes performing what's known as a pyramid circuit

~ In the third phase, he performs numerous sets of deadlifts

~ To cool down, he spends 10 minutes jumping around on a trampoline.

If you're interested in learning more, follow this link to the Men's Health article with Jason that details the above stated workout.