Taron Egerton Workout and Diet

Actor
Born: 1989

Taron Egerton (pronounced ‘Edge-erton’ not ‘Egg-erton’) was born in England but grew up in Wales. On a friend’s advice, he began acting in youth theater as a teen. Egerton graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with a degree in acting in 2012. He debuted with small roles in the tv series Lewis, and earned a breakthrough role in Kingsman shortly thereafter. In 2019, he starred as Elton John in Rocketman, earning a Golden Globe for his performance. Egerton was on GQ’s list of Best Dressed British Men in 2015 and 2016. He is active in many causes, including for women, LGBT, and minorities. He is an ambassador for the MND Association which researches motor neuron disease. He has millions of followers on social media. Egerton is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 170 lbs.

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Taron Egerton’s Diet

Summary

Egerton’s fitness trainer Dalton Wong supervised his diet for Kingsman and its sequel. Egerton ate balanced meals as his trainer believes all macronutrients have value. Pre-production, Egerton would eat a decent amount of (healthy) carbs and plenty of protein and fats, but things like alcohol and refined sugar were out. Once filming began, he cut back on all of them to reduce inflammation and show off all his hard work at the gym. Of course Egerton drank plenty of water to keep himself hydrated, with the occasional cup of coffee to help him stay awake.

Estimated Macros

  • Medium Carb 35% 35%
  • Medium Fat  35% 35%
  • Medium Protein 45% 45%

Diet Details

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Everything In Moderation

Egerton takes a balanced approach to diet, eating lean protein, healthy fats and complex carbs to fuel his intense workout sessions and busy work day.

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Don’t Push It

Egerton gave up alcohol while training, but he was allowed the occasional cup of coffee to help him get through his 5 am workouts.

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Watch Sugar & Salt

Two things that Egerton cut back on were added sugar and salt. Both cause inflammation in the body, making you look puffy rather than ripped.

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Cheat Day

Egerton celebrated the end of filming with a classic: beer and pizza

What to Eat

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Egg Whites

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Whole Eggs

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Oatmeal

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Complex Carbs

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Lean Meat

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Poultry

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Fish

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Veggies

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Salads

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Olive Oil

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Unsalted Nuts

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Fresh Fruit

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Water

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Coffee (in moderation)

What to Avoid

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Added Sugar

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Excess Sodium

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Alcohol

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Artificial Ingredients

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Processed Foods

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Hydrogenated Fats

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Chemical Additives

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Junk Food

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Egerton on The Perks of Being Rich

‘I can afford to get Tesco’s finest sandwiches rather than the basic ones.’

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Egerton’s Trainer on Balanced Eating

‘I  don’t believe in omitting anything.’

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Egerton’s Trainer on Carbs

‘Carbs and all of those micronutrients are good for you, but should be tailored to your specific needs.’

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Egerton on Staying Occupied

‘I think being busy is a healthy thing.’

Taron Egerton’s Workout Routine

Weekly Routine

Train Like You Mean It

Egerton trains with Dalton Wong, who can also name among his celebrity clientele people like Jennifer Lawrence and Kit Harington.

Show Up

Egerton virtually never misses a workout. His trainer says he has cancelled maybe 2 sessions in 4 years.

Now Entering Prehab

Egerton did plenty of strength training leading up to The Kingsman, but he also worked on his flexibility to reduce the risk of injury.

Sound Approach

Once filming started, Egerton focused more on maintenance and recovery so that he could meet the demands of an intense work schedule.

Rise & Shine

For The Kingsman, Egerton would be up early, often at 5 am to squeeze his workout in before filming started for the day.

Wise Warm Up

Before every workout, Egerton would do a warm-up series to prepare the muscles for action. For example, before a chest routine, he would do push-ups to activate the chest, rotator cuff and triceps.

Quick Rip

Egerton only had about 4-5 weeks had to get ready for Kingsman 2. He stepped up to the challenge without complaint.

Bodyweight Rules

Egerton did pump iron, but he also did a lot of bodyweight exercises. To prep for the opening scene in Kingsman 2 where he jumps onto the cab, Egerton practiced wall walking.

How To Get Ripped

Egerton’s secret to a jacked physique is varied chin-ups. To vary the grip, a towel can be wrapped around the bar. Egerton’s trainer says the most common limiting factor in chin-ups is grip strength, not core strength.

Exercise Style

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A Taron Egerton Sample Routine

Volume: 3-5 days with rest days in between.

Day 1: Conditioning & Circuit
Warm up: Stretch, light jog 5-10 min
Do 3 sets of 10 reps each, minimal rest time between sets.
Bench press
Dips
Front squats
Circuit: 3 rounds x 3 min each
Heavy bag
Core
Bike/treadmill

Days 2 & 4: Strength/Flexibility
MMA, Pilates, gymnastics or another circuit if these kinds of activities aren’t available.

Day 3: Conditioning & Circuit
Same as day 1, but vary the activity, such as military press, pull-ups, back squats, etc., followed by circuit.

Day 5: Conditioning & Circuit
Same as day 1, but vary the activity, such as leg press, deadlifts, thrusters, etc., followed by circuit.

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Egerton on Training for Kingsman

‘Doing Kingsman is such hard work. It’s so physical and demanding.’

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Egerton on Fighting

‘I’ve had 2 fights in my life. Both times I threw one punch and both times I broke my hand. I really am a stranger to the world of fighting.’

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Egerton’s Trainer on a Multidisciplinary Approach

Martial arts are a vehicle for developing your human potential.

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Egerton’s Trainer on Safety & Strength

‘During pre-production, it was all about lifting and strength training. But during production, it was all about maintenance and recovery.’

Taron Egerton’s Supplements

Taron Egerton hasn’t shared too much information about the supplements he takes, but the following supplements could be beneficial to those following a similar diet and exercise routine.

Protein Powder

protein

For those who are serious about making muscle gains, protein is a must. It fills you up, tames cravings, and speeds recovery.

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Creatine

Creatine

Creatine is another popular muscle-builder that keeps energy high during tough workouts and also speeds recovery.

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BCAA

BCAAs

Another supplement to try is BCAAs or branched-chain amino acids. BCAAs rev up metabolism and improve gym performance while also aiding with recovery.
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Pre Workout

pre workout

For intense routines like Egerton’s, a pre workout is essential. Likewise, l-carnitine can diminish the build-up of lactic acid, allowing you to work out for longer while reducing post-workout soreness.

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Omega 3 Fish Oil

Omega-3s

Omega-3s also combat inflammation in the body, and provide essential nutrition for the brain. If you are following a calorie-restricted diet like Egerton did, probiotics can help the body absorb maximum nutrition.

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Taron Egerton’s Lifestyle

A Family Affair

Egerton’s family took up a collection to cover his auditioning costs to attend drama school. After achieving success, he bought his mum a house.

Dweud beth?

Although he was born in England and only has 1 Welsh grandparent, Egerton considers himself to be Welsh ‘through and through.’ He speaks fluent Welsh, in addition to English.

Even Pros Goof

Egerton neglected to thank Elton John during his Golden Globe acceptance speech for Rocketman. He apologized profusely afterward. John insisted he wasn’t insulted by the slight.

Alternate Reality

Egerton enjoyed drawing and art as a child, and wanted to be an animator when he grew up. Another career he considered was English teacher.

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Egerton on Fashion

‘If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that I don’t think a man ever looks better than when he’s in a suit.’

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Egerton on Neglecting to Thank Elton John

‘You’re just not thinking straight, and I haven’t had a lot of practice at winning awards so I didn’t nail it.’

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Egerton on Animated Films

‘I loved DreamWorks and Pixar, and I still love kids’ films.’

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Egerton on Acting

‘I only act in films where I’ve got an A-lister as my mentor.’

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Egerton on Giving Back to His Mom

‘I bought my mother a house last year, I’m very proud to say.’

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Egerton on Reading

‘I’m into books. I love literature, so I toyed with the idea of being an English teacher…I think great English teachers make the world go round.’

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