Happy birthday, Keanu Reeves! Revealing the star's fitness secrets
Keanu Reeves amasses a lot of love and attention for his power-packed action sequences, most of which he does himself. The world is a fan of his role in The Matrix franchise and Constantine, especially because they got to witness his chiseled appearance that one can only dream of having. As he turns 59 today, let's find out the secrets behind his dashing looks.
Reeves does a blend of cardio and MMA
Reeves does a host of exercises to stay fit but mostly mixes cardio and MMA on alternate days. Speaking of the exercises, he does wall presses, band external rotations, dynamic planks, reserve step resistance band rows, single-leg balance with leg reaches, among others. Shocking as it may sound, the actor has also practiced judo, jujutsu, jiu-jitsu, and tactical shooting throughout his career!
'John Wick': The actor spent 4-5 hours daily in gym
If reports are to be believed, when Reeves was finalized for his role in John Wick, he began training for his character approximately five months before his shooting schedule. Not just that, he spent at least four to five hours daily at the gym to meet the required level of fitness and stamina. He extensively practiced martial arts to ace his stunts.
The actor follows a healthy diet that's curated carefully
Unlike many, the Point Break actor doesn't follow any fad or crash diet to stay fit. Instead, he only makes sure that he is eating healthy foods that offer him the right nutrition. According to reports, his meals usually contain veggies, pasta, rice, and chicken. Additionally, he eats small meals throughout the day and avoids staying hungry. Junk food is a no-no for him.
Here is a break-up of what Reeves likes to eat
According to a report by Jacked Gorilla, Reeves enjoys savoring eggs, oatmeal, and berries for breakfast. His lunch scenes typically include chicken and brown rice, while he chomps on a protein bar as a snack during the day. For dinner, The Devil's Advocate lead relishes sweet potatoes, steak, and a variety of vegetables. To fuel his workout, he consumes whey protein and vitamin supplements.
