Training like a movie star | Hyrox London Preparation

Do movie stars have it easy when it comes to training? I'm going to find out by training like they do.
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[@MarkLewisfitness]

A little insight to what my next 12 weeks will look like 😁 Anyone else setting some targets?

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

My goal is to be a higher C rider on zwift. And earn higher points in ZRL/WTRL races

[@jonnyg88]

My first 70.3 in Palma in 12 weeks! After your videos i'm tempted to try a Hyrox one day, good luck with training!

[@williambrazil3760]

Nice one Mark. My hope is one event per week for the rest of the year, with backups being Parkruns or Zwift races, no definite plan, but XC Mtb, sprinit triathlon.,kayaking events etc. and see if I can improve by competing. 90% sure if I keep doing events the training, motivation will take care of itself

[@derx6666]

Getting back to health after pulmonary embolism, and getting back to cycling as soon as possible.

[@KBE87]

I vowed to climb the actual alpe d'huez this year. For this I need a lot more strength and endurance since I am exhausted after a 70km ride with almost no climbing. For this, I train like you described: I ride a bike sometimes, I go to the gym 3-4x per week with a focus on leg training, and incorporate a rest day once per week. This is where I sit home telling myself not to empty the fridge.

[@DeanPattrick]

T-shirt on point Mark.! Sounds like a solid plan. Whatever happens it's an invaluable learning experience for you and also us 😎

[@miker.1733]

After watching several of your videos over the past 3-4 months, I decided to no longer be below average (shooting for average). Started walking every day to work and at least looking at what I am eating before stuffing myself (has caused some calorie deficits). I cut out the sodas and the cookies. I am down 25 pounds. I am returning to the office in August, with hopes of being Above Average fitness. I am hopeful that I can get in a 5K or two in before that, but my local area doesn't have many.

[@scoobtoober2975]

Boost protein, cut carbs a bit. But if you feel better with some carbs go ahead. Low intensity longer sessions help with fat loss. High intensity for long times may keep weight on. Lift some heavy weights a little bit. High intensity for that, short times. But that's what works for me. Deep slow breath, nose only for most of the days and exercise times.

[@Robert-zq1cf]

Thanks for the Top Gun recommendation. I thought it was fantastic. Loved how it started off like it did in the first movie. Brought back great memories.

[@richardtsui886]

My new favourite channel, quality info and entertaining to boot.

[@hannahcroft6338]

Your authenticity is refreshing and for a new runner I’m super grateful that you continue to post. Even when you come last. 🙂🙂🙂

[@colinanderson2815]

Hi Mark, can I just thank you for your open and honest guides to eating and training, I can agree 100% with most if not everything you say. Please keep it up and looking forward to your next videos.

[@xander7282]

Congrats on the 40k subs - this channel has grown like crazy (and deservedly so)

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

Damn, he has nearly 56K now, hahah. Awesome.

[@stephen_101]

83k, he's going parabolic!

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

@@stephen_101 That's nuts, ahahah! Amazing stuff!

[@lynchs2441]

wow, it was "only" 40k in February. Great (well deserved) exponential growth!

[@movemorenowjames]

176,000 now😳

[@huddlespith]

Found your channel a couple weeks ago and I’ve already went back and watched loads of your vids. Looking forward to this series! I do CrossFit and I’ve been interested in trying Hyrox. Hope your training goes well!

[@davidhaythornthwaite692]

Hello Mark. I somehow just stumbled into your youtube videos. What can I say very impressed with your content and you are now getting slightly older whit! I am 60 in a few months, I have been running for 38 years this coming March, and have been a triathlete for the last 30m years! This coming season is my 30th consecutive year competing well as you say trying to be just above average. I lift weights swim bike run. And feel as you describe fitter than your average 60-year-old. I have done 6 half ironman races and one only one full Ironman. I fully endorse all you say on here. and will be watching it all from now on. I have been in pre-season since early November now things are beginning to take shape it takes that long when you get older. All the best for the channel love it. David.

[@nathanmallinson9028]

First of all love the shirt, secondly as a 45 year old a love average dad and partner, your videos and insight inspire and motivate me to be just that little bit better than before! Can’t wait to see what the next 3 months holds for you! I believe your living every averages sporting guys dream!!!

[@Calhoun89]

I love your story telling and humour! Very clear and informative also! A pleasure to watch Mark. Thanks! Definitely above average

[@ahedgerow]

I genuinely want to see a Rocky style montage of your training

[@BOT_Calvin]

Yes please

[@Cyclingismywholelife]

I’m excited for you, I am hoping to get to 190 by the end of march from 220. I started at 295 in October of 2020 and I have 30lbs to go. I am currently eating under 2k calories and running 5 miles a day, 10 min pace and cycling 15 miles a day as well. My goal is to see my abs and finally be happy with my weight for once in my life. I hope that we can both celebrate our achievements at the end of the next 12 weeks. Good luck to you.

[@simon84uk]

Really looking forward to seeing your journey on this, sounds like an awesome experiment and one I'm sure many people wish they were in the position to be able to try too. Best of luck with it!

[@Phildo1970]

“Don’t be the best version of you …pass the sick bucket …”. This is pure gold 🤣

[@jamesbox9874]

Best of luck with your training! It will be interesting to see whether the focus is on overall fitness or technique. You already seem pretty fit, so training to do wallballs and burpees properly and efficiently could bring your overall time down massively.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Spent the morning with my coach. Skill and technical ability in the events is the focus for the last six weeks. Overall fitness and power for now 👍🏼💪

[@soundskribble]

Oh man, brilliant! I knew you were off to a good video the moment I saw that t-shirt! Having been overweight and, like you, having discovered a passion for sports, moving my body in every way possible, challenging myself and keep learning new physical skills, along with figuring out when enough is enough and you should go spend some quality time with your family, I fully relate to this. Look forward to all the following videos! Cheers you legend!

[@Jono01]

This is great Mark. I’ve got my first triathlon in 10 weeks and I’m hoping to drop about 3kg by then. I’ll be watching your videos for inspiration especially when I feel like binging on donuts. 😉

[@jeremymcbride8729]

God speed mate. I look forward to your exploits. Love your work Mark. You are one I look to for inspiration in my fitness goals.

[@runningintohistory]

Interesting! Great video thanks!

[@jc171177]

Great idea, looking forward to the progress reports. Go Team Tea towel.

[@petermartin3806]

Crashing the share price at Burger King for a tea towel - fantastic, made me smile - good on ya matey looking forward to watching your progress over the next few months.

[@yycmtbr5087]

Good on ya Mark! Looking forward to seeing how things go! I would be interested to see how much your numbers change - ftp, body fat %, etc.

[@amircastilla07]

Great video like always

[@JustMark117.4]

Very much looking forward to your training. I was inspired by your Hyrox video and have started to adjust my training to hopefully compete in Hyrox for the 2022//2023 season. I've started mapping out training and being more intentional about my endurance vs strength days. The goal is to build my formerly running focused body to something that will be a moderately successful Hyrox competitor as a late 50's aged guy!

[@HillLeeHill]

This is pretty cool. Remember simple does not mean easy!! I hope you are able to give us complete glimpses of your days. Like full eating and “supplementation” and workouts. Or maybe one video that’s a This is my week this week! I’m in awe of the dedication!!! Good luck!! Oh maybe do a dexa scan now and one when you’re done to see what the three months does to your body composition!!!!

[@DSKHo1968]

Good luck mate! Love your approach to fitness! Definitely not easy once you pass average. P.s. most of the Hollywood stars are on the naughty vitamins, so you might need to up your TRT if you want to train like them!

[@KraigWalker]

Genuinely burst out laughing at the firewood gag. That got me out of nowhere.

[@alnomesamy]

Awesome, I'm looking forward to seeing this. Thanks for sharing.

[@KNURKonesur]

Fingers crossed Mark! Good luck and have fun!

[@GeneralGojira]

I discovered your channel about a month ago and have now binged a lot of your videos. They're very good and your delivery is spot on. The whole 'above average' thing resonates with me, as I'm sure it does with a lot of middle ages blokes like us who just like a bit of fitness. I will say you've dropped the ball a little bit on this video by avoiding the obvious - Hollywood stars get in the shape they do for movies with the use of anabolic steroids. I have no issue with people doing steroids, I choose not to myself but don't judge those who do. The truth remains the same though, these actors are not doing things 100% naturally and that fact should be talked about in the interest of transparency. That said, still better content than most fitness channels I watch. I had never heard of Hyrox before seeing your previous video on it and you have motivated me to sign up - see you in London!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

The steroids thing I ignore because the debates just get very polarised. But I see your point. The purpose of the video though was to see if the things they do that others can’t make a Big difference. And those are things like personal trainers, huge flexibility with time and commitment, massive professional motivation, etc. those are things that Bob at McDonald’s doesn’t have ……. But he does have steroids so in that sense, it isn’t something that sets the actors apart. 16 year old you tubers are on gear, let alone Thor.

[@GeneralGojira]

@@MarkLewisfitness only just seen your reply 6 months late. Great notification system from KZbin there 🤷🏻‍♂️ Fair point, anyone can get on the gear but not everyone can have a lifestyle just dedicated to getting in awesome shape. The important question though is did you get your Oakleys back? Great video on the 100k, it totally inspired me…… to never run 100k. That would be stupid.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@GeneralGojira still waiting on the glasses 😆

[@jayjames100]

Ooooo, brilliant, this sounds good, I’m looking forward to the journey. It’s already motivational. I’m a 84kg 5’10 cyclist, looking to drop a few pounds and improve my game, after 4 years on the bike. Motivation required, bad diet is my problem. This is going to be a good watch over the next few weeks. P.s. have you watered that plant yet?

[@theaveragecyclist5259]

When I have lamented to my better half how sharp and shaped some of those in the movies look, she said the same as you in that is all they do all day, food prepped for them etc So last year for the last 3 months before Ironman, I got to do the same to a degree as my boss and wife let me go for it with the training. F*@k it nearly mentally destroyed me keeping at it, was so tough to stay focused that intently. You will be taking it far further. I wish you all the best, will be great to see the results

[@MARK0V]

Very excited to see how you get on. Best of luck with the training 😀

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

Perfect timing of your video notification. I was literally just eating Nutella and peanut butter out of the jars. 🤣🤣

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Now you're making me hungry 😂

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

@Ralph Reilly 🤣🤣

[@kcskris]

A little bit envious, a little bit glad it's not me. All the best over the next twelve weeks, I'm excited to see how you get on.

[@JohnBrown-wk4io]

The comments that people make about the stars & how easy they have it are just jealous. Everyone wants the gain in physical prowess & appearance but that tends to require hard work & discipline. It is one thing to want something but it is another to want something bad enough to sacrifice to get it. I look forward to updates on your competition preparation. Best of luck to you.

[@chriskar5134]

great vid once again, love your sense of humor mark, good job.

[@rickainley1168]

Oh boy! Looking forward to this one. Good luck Mark. My goals are to have a healthier year than last years Covid riddled affair and finish off some long Sportives that I had to cancel, Oh and I fancy getting back running again when we acquire a new Parsons running buddy

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Sportives….. Long bike ride right? Something I fancy getting into this summer.

[@rickainley1168]

@@MarkLewisfitness That's right Mark yes, I entered a few that got cancelled for Covid then set my stall up for the Lincoln 262km (and I got ill!). Not much fun biking in the cold agreed, so I'm following your example and mixing it up a bit this year. The Hyrox looked brilliant

[@gerardleahy3729]

Another great video and the T-shirt is amazing 👏.. seriously, I wish I had a mate like you because your so focused and goal driven I know that it would torment me into trying harder 😂 fair play pal, keep it up 👊

[@kyokushinkai75]

You will crush it 💪😎 !!!! After I saw your HYROX video I signed up for one in March 19 Boston, I’m excited and nervous at the same time!!!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

You’ll love it, guaranteed 😁

[@vavooooooooooom]

3 months is long and I will be cheering you on. Your family must really, really love you. I have been following the Vegan Cyclisy doing a similar thing for a month, its very hard!! I am trying to become an above average cyclist with 3 to 4hrs a week. Work, toddler and wife (in random order) are taking the other 165hrs of the week!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Maybe the family just like me being out the way 😂

[@michaelgainsford5173]

Great channel, think watched all your fitness ones over last 2 to 3 weeks,

[@codydavenport8429]

Let's not forget that almost all those actors that see huge transformations in relatively short periods of time are also almost certainly on gear.

[@choanlpoto]

“I’m going to live a rocky montage. “ ahahaha awsome

[@jamesrees7923]

Get that tea towel!

[@Verysimpleyetverydifficult]

I’m excited, this should be good! So are you going to do the juice like the Hollywood guys, also!?

[@iankirton368]

Good luck Mark on the 12 week adventure. Got to say think your a bit made with all the Hyrox stuff, then I keep hearing myself talking to friends and family about it?? which is worrying…. Think I might have to go do at least one Hyrox 🙄😂

[@MarkLewisfitness]

one can't hurt...can it? 😂

[@Automation_Control_Tuning]

Really looking forward to seeing your progress! Good luck…

[@stevemarkperry]

Looking forward to following your progress 👊

[@Borovets2010]

Consistently brilliant videos 👏👏👏

[@dodgydodds]

You missed out one thing in the intro. And that is the secret sauce alot of them take, to make and maintain such transformations

[@willidevegt8831]

Many action heroes where athletes before they started doing movies. Jason Statham - Arnold Schwarzenegger - Dwayne Johnson - Jacky Chan - Hans ( Dolph ) Lundgren - Jet Li etc

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yes - but those guys didn’t have much of a transformation. All of them looked, in their action movies, pretty much the way they looked when they competed. Only Johnson has transformed himself beyond where he was…. But that transformation is obviously a bit more reliant on a huge amount of drugs than a personal trainer 😂

[@kubricksghost6058]

The rock pretending he eats those cheat meals does wind me up a little! lol

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Instagram loves it though. 🙄

[@kubricksghost6058]

@@MarkLewisfitness you could say they're eating it up 😉

[@leoncameron895]

Great vid, now i want to get out & train. Shame I'm resting from burning myself out. Good luck!

[@richarddrummond9867]

I can recommend some decent log burners if you like?... Great vid BTW..

[@Abanikosi]

Really interested to see what can be achieved. I reckon sub 70 is definitely achievable. Be interesting to see psychological impact of the food regimen and presumably not going out or away for 3 months. .

[@alanmajors9100]

Get 'em, Big Dog!

[@Mr4xl]

It will be interesting to see how a process and goal motivates you instead of random training that seems not directed specifically for an event

[@ryankarr7109]

Awesome dude! Good luck

[@IRONMANSCHOOL]

Look forward to seeing your results tomorrow!! :D

[@Spaxcore]

You should set up a Buy Me A Coffee (flavoured low calorie protein shake) page. As someone in their mid 30s struggling to get back into shape you are the realest in KZbin. I always come back to your page for inspiration and would be very happy to contribute so you can keep making content.

[@martinraucher2147]

Living a rocky montage? I would like to see an actual montage from you. Thanks and good luck!

[@Nlevfitness]

Interested to follow this. Older than you but thinking of doing the same event for the first time and training specifically for it.

[@blankseventydrei]

it still takes dedication and effort but it is easier as there are roadblock removed that making it easier to do.

[@sameld2685]

Go Mark!

[@BladeAMD]

Be carefull, dont burn out! Low calorie life is hell, but its worth it! Cant wait too see how it goes! I been there and i kinda miss it🤫 ..No i dont 😆

[@JesDickerson]

If anyone has the resources to accomplish a health goal it is Will Smith. Add to that chronicling it on KZbin for extra motivation and he still didn’t make the goal. Tbf it may have been an unrealistic goal (-2 lbs a wk) but still he had everything around him anyone could want and it didn’t happen. So yeah it’s hard even if you’re wealthy and have the time/resources. Also actors have all said as soon as you start filming there’s no time to maintain so you just watch your gains disappear. By the time you’re done so much of it is gone. Hell Hugh Jackman dehydrates himself for days before he does shirtless scenes. Actors might have resources but hunger and exhaustion exist for all humans. That doesn’t go away just bc you have a personal trainer.

[@benreed22]

AS a very new subscriber i look forward to these results : )

[@justincooper9683]

Big increase in training volume and a calorie deficit 9 times out of 10 equal injuries! Your recovery is normally on point though so hopefully your that lucky number 10.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Not actually in that much of a deficit - just hungry 😂

[@justincooper9683]

@@MarkLewisfitness haha aren’t we all 🤤

[@chr155h4w]

Which mountain race are you competing in Mark? I'm booked for day 2 (Sunday) of the Brecon Beacons event out of Usk 28th/29th May.

[@CarCrazedFool]

Love this. Looking forward to following the progress. I’d entered Hyrox as just something to do while leading up and training for a 70.3 in July. You’ve inspired me to focus a little more… right, where’s my axe! And on another note, where do you find events for you and Nixon? I run with my dog, but I’ve struggled to find a good source of Canix events. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@jonathantennantphotography2869]

Great content and will be watching your training with interest. Ever had a Boditrax scan done ?

[@Holyragerr]

Fuck it, Im gonna join you over these next 12 weeks, with th exception of bailing on the family haha. Thank you for the GREAT content from a future in shape dad!

[@RichardBeales]

Good t-shirt

[@Ediconic1]

Can’t wait to follow the journey (pain)👍

[@nycbike73]

that's it, you talked me into it. I am going to look into trying a Hyrox. You sir are a bad influence hahahahaha

[@MitchBoyer]

I'd totally buy an above above above above average mug 😂

[@benkinnard]

I'll be in London as well thanks to your last Hyrox video! Interested how you'll fit this around your work - start the day earlier and finish later to train in the middle?

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Wow you are so lucky to have such a supportive wife. For her to suggest it herself, I'm shocked. My wife would never do that.

[@davidmclaughlin5431]

Going to be interesting! 👍

[@buildingreno]

Stoked!

[@Bubs941]

What kind of shoes are those that you wrote on in the video.

[@nicholasburnett4139]

I need that mug.

[@tigertown6250]

Hi Mark love the vids and the humour 😁 In one of you next vids can you explain /help with portion size ? I dont realy want to count calories but could work on size of my meals. Wishing you well thanks Saul Bourke

[@marsupius]

I am going to try a 5 minute mile on my 50th birthday (about a year away from now). My latest attempt was 7:45

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Five minute mile is damn hard work! Good luck 👍🏼💪

[@joshpain349]

I want to see you work out like Ivan Drago !

[@CEPTime2Entertain]

I like this

[@MrAlexshellard]

Dude that is one epic mrs! Question if i may, how did you know when to go from cat C to B on zwift, doing the tour, had it for a month and a half, gone from top 50% to top 1/3 to 1/5 wondering at what point is it just dickish staying in C . Also just binged a pack of mini rolls so zwift it is for some self flagellation.

[@demitv001]

What to do gain weight, I am 24 185cm and weigh 154, I used to run but stopped and now doing bodyweight exercises, (pull ups, push ups, squats and the occasional ab workout). I don't have a sweet tooth and struggle with eating enough sometimes. And any weight gain I achieve sometimes dissappear in withing a week or two when I struggle to eat as much as I need?

[@WisePaul1337]

Sounds like a plan, well some sort of plan 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WisePaul1337]

Really looking forward to seeing how this goes :)

[@nikwilko]

Best of luck! What’s the race in Wales called?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Beast of the Blacks 20 - Limitless Trails

[@billforrester6247]

Looking forward to this Mark but you do need to be careful Rocky built to a crescendo with Rocky IV and then came Rocky V the one we all pretend didn’t happen am sure this won’t happen to you

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Not leaving my brother-in-law in charge of my tax affairs while I’m training so should be all good 😁 i’m going to jump straight from Russia to Creed 2 😂

[@billforrester6247]

@@MarkLewisfitness oh good I can rest easy 😂

[@webale]

Really looking forward to this! I guess you will not take PEDs like the movie stars though 🤨?!

[@jonathan8349]

How did you choose a trainer? I’ve thought about hiring a trainer but beyond them having a certification, it’s seems hard to vet their qualifications.

[@carolvaneeden61]

Missing the garage pain cave

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Too cold 🥶

[@simonehamer2522]

Hi Mark excited for this, why are you cutting your calories so early on and not going for a slow rate of loss whilst your ramping up the training ? Just curious

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I’m not actually cutting that many, just the intensity and amount of training has ramped up.

[@dusty-vo8gh]

Dedicated training for 3 months, you'll be eating so much food. You're so lucky.

[@janknoblich4129]

0:30 and they are most likely juiced lol