Happy birthday, Vin Diesel! Revealing the star's fitness secrets
A stellar action hero who has pulled off some of the most difficult stunts ever, it's safe to say that Vin Diesel is the epitome of fitness. His 26-year-long career in this field attests to the strength and flexibility he has diligently developed through hard work at the gym. On his 55th birthday, let's unveil his fitness secrets.
Diesel's bulky physique isn't only a result of weight lifting
While many may believe that all Diesel does is lift heavy weights to beef up, he isn't confined to it. Per reports, the actor indulges in a well-structured workout program that is pretty flexible and athletic. He does cardio exercises and strength training daily to meet his fitness goals. Hitting the gym five days a week he focuses on different muscle groups each day.
Here's what he does at the gym every week
If reports are to be believed, Diesel focuses on his chest and triceps on Mondays. On Tuesdays, he does exercises that tone his back and shoulders. While Wednesdays are for legs, Thursdays are reserved for back and shoulders again. The superstar focuses on his arms and legs on Fridays and generally takes the weekends off. This regimen helps him improve agility and strength.
On weekends, he either rests or does yoga and Pilates
The action hero skips working out at the gym during the weekends. He either rests or participates in yoga and Pilates to improve his body's flexibility and overall balance. Since these activities involve constant stretching, this also helps him recover and strengthen his muscles.
He loves to shock his body for better muscle growth
Yes, you read that right! Diesel shocks his body to burn excess fat and promote muscle growth. "I shock the muscle with two sets of powerlifting and then go into higher-rep sets afterward," shared the actor during an interview with Fitnessvolt. By shocking, he means hitting the muscles very fast with a lot of volume after a warm-up.
The 'Fast X' lead consumes lean proteins and carbs
Diesel doesn't indulge in any fad diets but believes in clean eating practices. Per sources, he loves to include a lot of resourceful carbs and lean proteins in his diet. For breakfast, he savors apples, bananas, cranberries, chia seeds, raisins, and porridge. His lunch scenes include tuna, sweet potatoes, green beans, and chopped veggies. For dinner, the actor prefers chicken breasts and mixed salad.
