Ryan Reynolds Workout and Diet
Comedian
Born: 1976
Reynolds was born in Canada began his acting career as a teenager. He is perhaps best known for starring in Deadpool. He has been nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award. He was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2010 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Reynolds has almost 30 million followers on Instagram. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 190 lbs.
Ryan Reynolds’s Diet
Summary
Estimated Macros
- Low Carbs 18%
- Medium Fat 40%
- High Protein 80%
Diet Details
Morning Fuel Up
For Green Lantern, Reynolds would start his day with protein-rich egg whites, avocado for healthy fat and high-fiber oatmeal. For a mid-morning snack, he would have a protein bar.
Light Lunch
Lunch for Reynolds was lean and no-nonsense, such chicken or tuna wrap and a salad. For his mid-afternoon snack, he might have a protein shake and some almonds.
Lean Dinner
Reynolds would often have an evening snack consisting of another protein bar, more almonds and perhaps a piece of fruit such as an apple. Dinner was lean, likely fish, a salad or other vegetables, and brown rice.
What to Eat
Lean meat (tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey breast, etc.)
Egg whites
Veggies
Oatmeal
Almond butter
Nuts
Protein bars
Protein shakes
Brown rice
Apples
What to Avoid
Junk food
Sugar
Artificial ingredients
Hydrogenated fats
Refined foods
Processed foods
Soft drinks
Reynolds on Getting Ripped
I attribute my results mostly to nutrition.
Reynolds on Gaining Muscle
I gained a lot more muscle mass when I went on creatine.
Reynolds on Not Eating Post-workout
Never do any of that carve-starve crap.
Reynolds on His Downtime
When I’m not training for a movie, it’s more relaxed…You try to eat right but don’t always.
Ryan Reynolds’s Workout Routine
Weekly Routine
Getting the Green Light
Reynolds trained every single day for half a year to get in shape for his role in Green Lantern.
Mix It Up
Reynolds worked on every muscle group, doing weights lifting, TRX, Plyometrics, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and core exercise. The variety not only made him stronger, but kept him from getting bored.
Calisthenics With Your Tea, Sir?
Reynolds says now that’s he’s older, he has to warm up ‘like a British person,’ such as doing jumping jacks.
Cardio Warm-Up
Reynolds would start his routine with 10-15 minutes of running on the treadmill.
Zero Days Off
Reynolds trained 90 minutes per day, 7 days a week for 6 months to get in shape for his role in Green Lantern.
No Boredom Zone
Reynolds’ trainer said they never did the same workout twice during his training for Green Lantern.
Exercise Style
A Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern Routine
Begin with 10-15 minutes of cardio such as running on the treadmill. Once the body is warm, the muscles are more flexible, making it easier to do these exercises.
Abs Circuit
Weighted decline bench sit-up: 4 sets x 15-20 reps (Reynolds used a 20 lb. weight)
Hanging leg lift: 4 sets x 15-20 reps
Upper body crunch: 4 sets x 15-20 reps
Wood chops on cable: 4 sets x 15-20 reps.
Lower Body Circuit
Remember to do a 10-15 minute cardio warm-up.
Speed lunge: 3-4 sets x 25 reps
Reverse lunge: 3-4 sets x 25 reps (alternate legs)
Jump squat: 3-4 sets x 25 reps
Jump split squat: 3-4 sets x 25 reps (alternate legs)
Calf raise: 3-4 sets x 25 reps
Reynolds on Keeping Active
I get depressed if I don’t move.
Reynolds on When He’s Not Training For A Role
I do a lot of running. Usually I’ll run four to six miles about three times a week.
Reynolds on Getting Ripped
It’s a lot of working out, you know, and you don’t get to eat all the things wanna eat.
Reynolds on Warm-ups
I never did that stuff back in my 20s, but now I’m that guy. I’m the guy doing calisthenics. I’m doing jumping jacks and deep knee bends. I work out like a British person.
Ryan Reynolds’s Supplements
Whey Protein
Whey protein is the go-to to build muscle while encouraging fat loss.
Glutamine
Reynolds also took glutamine to build muscle and to help with post-workout recovery.
Multivitamin
Multivitamins fill in nutritional gaps when you’re limiting your food choices.
Creatine
Reynolds said he gained a lot more muscle mass when he went on creatine.
CLA
Conjugated linoleic acid can help you lose fat while maintaining muscles mass.
Ryan Reynolds’s Lifestyle
Staying The Course
Reynolds raised money to fund Parkinson’s research in honor of his father who has the disease by participating in the NYC marathon, but almost couldn’t run it when he developed a bad case of bronchitis. He finished the race.
Bike Mania
Reynolds owns multiple motorcycles. A dangerous passion, he admits, but ‘better than Russian roulette.’
Aquaman?
Reynolds has an affinity for water. He says he loves scuba diving, swimming and fishing.
No Fly Zone
Reynolds developed a fear of flying when his parachute failed to open on the first attempt during a skydive.
Reynolds on Success
I don’t expect success. I prepare for it.
Reynolds on Facing Difficulties
Any kind of crisis can be good. It wakes you up.
Reynolds on Discipline
I’ve always relied on discipline to achieve goals great and small.
Reynolds on Punctuality
What you’re telling people when you’re late is that their time doesn’t mean a thing to you. And it sends a bad message right away.
Reynolds on Goals V/S Expectations
When you have expectations, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
Recommended Products
New Balance running shoes
Protein bars
References
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/ryan-reynolds-workout-and-diet#1
https://www.free-workout-plans-for-busy-people.com/ryan-reynolds-workout.html
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/g19548006/ryan-reynolds/?slide=4
http://tonsoffacts.com/30-fun-fascinating-facts-ryan-reynolds/
