Jake Gyllenhaal

Fitness Regime: Jake Gyllenhaal prepared for his role in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” with a fitness routine of plyometrics, strength training, and cardio. His trainer Simon Waterson focused Jake’s workouts on movement rather than pure muscle building to give him a more authentically athletic physique. His workout included gymnastics-like exercises and parkour training. Jake’s daily schedule typically included and hour of running followed by plyometrics in the morning and plyometrics and strength training at night. Each day his gym routine would focus on a different body area and every workout was followed by a cool-down and stretches.

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Diet Regime: Jake Gyllenhaal complemented his intense workouts with a healthy diet. He consumed six small well-balanced meals daily His pre-workout snacks typically included half a banana, nuts, and espresso. Breakfast might include an egg white omelette, and a protein shake and for lunch a baked potato with tuna and a salad. Dinner was often soup and another protein shake. Gyllenhaal also ate protein bars, took supplements, drank plenty of water, and allowed himself the occasional glass of wine and piece of dark chocolate.

Goals: Look like a warrior prince

Website: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Fitness Plan on AskMen.com

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