It’s possible to make huge advances in your strength and general fitness using nothing more than your own body. Weights have their benefits but do not underestimate the power of simply battling gravity, Waterson says. It features exclusive photographs of Hiddleston’s workouts with Waterson taken by official Bond photographer Greg Williams.

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Waterson offers up his “Holy Grail of fitness programming” as an approach he uses for nearly all his clients. I pay attention when a guy who has been so successful for so long says, "Here's my #1 thing". His 5-2 method intertwines resistance training and cardio for faster-paced workout that focuses on the whole body. I haven't tried it out yet, but soon! Now everyone can benefit from A-list trainer Simon Waterson's unparalleled knowledge with this easy to follow and highly effective workout programme. Simon Waterson's job is to turn actors into athletes. Now you can learn how to transform your fitness and wellbeing with the film industry's most in-demand trainer. You’re never going to beat bodyweight exercises – do varied push-ups: very wide, then very narrow ones, mountain climber push-ups (pushing alternating knees across the body as you perform each up and down movement), and Spiderman push-ups (lifting alternate knees high to the shoulder as you push yourself up and down – resembling the superhero scaling a wall). That would cover triceps, chest, core and shoulders.” Hiddleston said: “For me, training with Simon is a crucial part of preparing for any action role – this 10-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon’s thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.”This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon's thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.' Tom Hiddleston Sharing his practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body, Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic. All my clients come to me with the same challenge: when they travel, they may not have access to the same facilities they have at home. But you can apply the 5:2 approach anywhere.” Craig’s workouts were a blend of powerlifting moves – lifting an extremely heavy weight that builds a foundation of muscle – and compound exercises that require a greater degree of athleticism,” says Waterson. “The strength sessions were twice a week, the other days were more agility focussed.”

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Everyone's always saying, 'I want to look like this.' But I believe what you should be saying is, 'I want to feel like this.' Once you have that self-awareness, the by-product is going to be visual. Fitness isn't about achieving a particular look or image. Fitness is primarily about feelings. Without Simon Waterson’s help and guidance, I literally wouldn’t have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond … It’s been an honor working with him." — Daniel Craig Michael O’Mara Books has snapped up The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge: The Ultimate Workout Programme from Hollywood’s Most In-demand Trainer, by personal trainer and former marine, Simon Waterson. The book focuses on an “inspiring and easy-to-follow workout programme that encourages you to train like an A-list celeb, giving you access to Simon’s unparalleled knowledge of fitness and health,” the synopsis reads. Thankfully, Triumph Books came in clutch by kindly gifting us with this awesome training manual in exchange for an honest review!Age is no barrier to developing an assassin-worthy body, he says. When Daniel Craig filmed Casino Royal he was in his thirties, and now 55, he still looks good. The best thing is that he makes it so doable for all of us common folk - cuz I can tell you, I ain't no Hollywood star that has the time and resources to focus all my energy on fitness. Thankfully, this trainer understands that and provides a straightforward, effective solution!