Simon Waterson joined the Royal Navy Commandos at sixteen and served in the special forces for seven years before embarking on a career as a fitness trainer. Over the last twenty-five years he has become the film industry’s most in-demand health and fitness advisor. Based in the UK, Simon travels all over the world preparing actors for major roles before accompanying them on set to keep them fit during filming. Simon’s latest book, The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge: The Ultimate Workout Program from Hollywood's Most In-Demand Trainer, is out now.
What you'll learn from this episode:
How celebrity trainer, Simon Waterson, tunes into his clients idiosyncrasies, energy levels, and mood and uses that to determine how much they should push their bodies on any given day, as well as the day’s optimal nutrition.
How Simon worked with 007 Daniel Craig on set, tweaking his macros, eating window, fitness routines, and even hydration to help him feel his best while challenging his body to extreme fitness levels and creating the perfect look for the shots needed.
Why Simon recommends being consistent, not being too hard on yourself, building and keeping good habits, but keeping a healthy amount of fun in your life for balance.
Simon’s unique nutrition plan with an emphasis on variety to keep his clients from being bored and provide balanced nutrition, and why Simon keeps his clients eating every few hours.
What performance sleep is, and why Simon says, “Train like a child; recover like a grandad.”
And much more!
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Simon Waterson Intelligent Fitness Skills | Website
Branch-Chain Amino Acids: Uses and Risks | WebMD
Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, Deficiencies | Healthline
7 Expert-Backed Benefits Of Magnesium | Forbes Health
Creatine: What It Does, Benefits, Supplements & Safety | Cleveland Clinic
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