Corey Caillet Workout and Diet
Fitness Trainer
Corey Caillet grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a kid, he was overweight. When a classmate challenged him to hit the gym every day in college, he rose to the occasion. After college, Caillet worked for a while as a mail carrier, but he then quit to work in fitness full-time. After 8 years on the bodybuilding circuit, Caillet switched gears and began training others, in particular actors working on film projects in Louisiana. He moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and soon developed an A-list clientele in the entertainment industry, starting with Michael B. Jordan for Creed. Caillet can name many celebrities among his trainees, including A$AP, Jonathan Majors, and Khloe Kardashian. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Caillet is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 150 lbs.
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Corey Caillet’s Diet
Diet Summary
Caillet believes food intake is an essential component of health and fitness, and that it is impossible to out-train a bad diet. He says the food quality matters more than calorie intake, and consistent healthy habits matter most of all. He favors lean protein, healthy fats, and quality carbs that contain fiber. He practices intermittent fasting, and recommends not going hungry during the eating window. He refuels every 2-3 hours, keeps nuts in his gym bag for a quick and healthy snack, and he always drinks plenty of water.
Estimated Macros
High Protein
Medium Fat
Medium Carb
Diet Details
Consistency & Quality
Caillet says there is no substitute for a good diet and that the only way to get fit is to eat right.
Intermittent Fasting for Recovery
Caillet says IF helps him recover faster from tough workouts, travel, and stress.
Simple Eating Plan
Caillet likes to keep things simple. He typically has his first meal around 2 pm. It usually consists of fruit, lean protein like egg whites or chicken, and a quality carb for energy. He eats small, protein rich mini-meals to keep his energy high throughout the day, and he has omega-3 rich foods like nuts and avocados before bed to help with recovery.
Calories Don’t Matter
Caillet says food quality is the most important thing to consider when deciding what to eat.
Get Real
Caillet says no one goes into a candy shop and doesn’t indulge a little. When you overdo it, step up the exercise.
Cheat Days Are Good for You
Caillet recommends taking cheat days because besides avoiding boredom, they can help you break through a plateau.
What to Eat
- Lean meat
- Poultry
- Bison
- Fish
- Egg whites
- Foods with fiber
- Fruit
- Nuts
- Avocados
- Veggies
- Salads
- Quality carbs
- Olive oil
- Water
What to Avoid
- Candy
- Soda
- Anything fried
- Junk food
- Added sugar
- Processed foods
- Fast foods
- Empty-calorie foods
- Artificial additives
Caillet on the importance of a good diet
If you aren’t putting the right fuel in, or enough of it for that matter, you can’t expect to get to your destination.
Caillet on how to eat
It’s important to eat small amounts of nutrient-dense food consistently throughout the day: every 2-3 hours during your eating window.
Caillet on dieting mistakes
The biggest mistake I see is people really thinking they can out-train subpar nutrition.
Caillet on achieving health goals
Your plan should include everything from your training program, daily routine, and nutrition, to identifying any bad habits or pitfalls that might threaten your success.
Caillet on his go-to snack, almonds
I always keep a bag ready in my gym bag.
Caillet on what NOT to eat
If you naturally feel bad about it, stay away.
Corey Caillet’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
From Couch Potato to Chiseled Dude
In high school, Caillet was overweight and unhappy. In college, he challenged himself to get fit, did it, and went on to become a competitive bodybuilder.
Total Transformation
Caillet says that getting in shape transformed every aspect of his life, and inspired him to help others achieve their dreams.
No Excuses
Caillet says if he doesn’t have access to a regular gym, he will create a workout from whatever he can get his hands on.
Dedication Not Motivation
Caillet says that motivation will fade over time. The way to keep going is by finding a routine and tools that you can do without thinking too hard about it. One thing he uses to zone in is music.
The Attitude of Gratitude
Caillet says his motivation to keep in shape comes from gratitude for what being healthy and fit has done for him personally and professionally.
Daily Dose
Caillet works out virtually every day first thing so nothing gets in the way of his training. He spends around 25 hours a week at the gym.
HIIT It
Caillet’s top pick for exercise when traveling or busy with work is high-intensity interval training because it’s quick and effective.
Tailored Training
For celebrity training, Caillet custom-tailors each workout to time constraints and the physical look of the character. For Michael B. Jordan in Creed, Caillet went hard on the weight training and lighter on the boxing and conditioning.
Exercise Style
A Corey Caillet Routine
Quick HIIT
Seated lateral raises: 10 reps x 3 sets superset increase weight with each set
Standing lateral raises: 10 reps x 3 sets superset increase weight with each set
Barbell rollout: 15 reps x 3 sets
Longer HIIT
Do 4 circuits with 1-2 min rest between rounds
Barbell deadlift: 20
Rowing machine: 1 min
Barbell bench press: 20
Rowing machine: 1 min
Barbell squats: 20
Rowing machine: 1 min
Standing overhead press w/ dumbbells or barbell: 20
No Equipment HIIT
Do each exercise for 30 sec x 3-5 rounds, 30 sec rest between each exercise, up to 2 min rest between sets.
Burpee
Push-up
Bicycle crunch
Standing high knees
Caillet on his getting himself in shape
Every fiber of my being transformed — mind, body, and soul.
Caillet on high-intensity training
HIIT workouts are my go-to for when I’m traveling or working sunup to sundown.
Caillet on working with celebrities
The added pressure of deadlines and physique requirements for specific roles keeps me on my toes. I love it.
Caillet on staying motivated
I am so thankful for what I have gained through persistently pursuing my passion. I can’t stop now!
Caillet’s top fitness tip
Do not overcomplicate the process.
Caillet on getting fit
If you don’t know where to start, get a trainer and equip yourself with the right tools to hold you accountable.
Corey Caillet’s Supplements
Caillet isn’t dishing on his own supplement routine and the ones his celebrity trainees use depend on the role. So, below are options that may benefit anyone following a similar diet plan.
Protein
Some staples for anyone looking to up their fitness level would include protein to burn fat, build muscle, and curb cravings.
Omega-3s
Anti-inflammatory omega-3s are good for the brain, heart, and overall health.
Vitamins A, C & E
Antioxidant vitamins A, C & E protect you against disease, including cancer.
B vitamins
B vitamins boost energy and help keep stress in check.
Calcium
Vitamin D and calcium are good for your bones and muscles, including heart muscles. Proper digestion is essential to get your nutrients, making probiotics a smart choice.
Fiber
Fiber is also necessary to keep things moving through the system.
Greens Supplement
If you don’t always eat enough veggies, consider a greens supplement.
Corey Caillet’s Lifestyle
Fitness Gadgetry
Caillet swears by his Huawei GT2 watch for hitting his fitness goals. It even monitors his sleep.
Early Success
Caillet makes his bed every morning as an easy way to feel accomplished and ready to tackle the day.
Lucky Call
Caillet took the leap and moved to LA where a lucky phone call got him a job on set at Fantastic Four in 2015 where he met Michael B. Jordan. The rest is history.
The Sky’s the Limit
While Caillet still enjoys training, he is looking ahead to expanding his career to include acting roles.
Morning Motivation
Caillet listens to motivational speaker Les Brown every morning when he wakes up to get his thoughts going in the right direction.
True Transformation
Caillet says that the most important part of getting in shape is the effect it has on your mental and emotional attitude.
Dream Fitness Team
Caillet says he would love to train Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Caillet on making his bed
When I was young, my grandmother would always make me do it, and it stuck with me.
Caillet on getting stuff done
I’m usually up before anyone can get to me.
Caillet on mental attitude
If your mind is not prepared to lead you on the journey you want to take, the body won’t follow.
Caillet on his move to LA
I hit the ground running and haven’t slowed up since.
Caillet on Michael B. Jordan
From our first day, Mike was like the little brother I always needed and I was like the big brother he always wanted. We’ve been through everything together.
Caillet on true transformation
All too often, people neglect to respect the true core of any transformation: the mental and emotional.
Caillet on achieving success
The best advice I can give from my own hectic lifestyle is to put your goals first.
Caillet on the joy of training
It was amazing to help average, everyday people realize what they can do.
Caillet on happiness
A healthier life is a happier life.
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