A bit of a workout
Jen and I are planning to see
300 in the next day or so -- very much looking forward to it as the Battle of Thermopylae was a key turning point in the development of democracy and indeed, the Western Civilization. The Persian infidels seem to have stayed "stuck" in that era and have not evolved with the times.
Gerard Butler is the actor who plays King Leonidas and to prepare for the role, he undertook a massive workout regime. Here is just a sample of his primary daily routine:
Without resting between exercises, Butler performs 25 pullups, 50 deadlifts with 135 pounds, 50 pushups, 50 jumps on a 24-inch box, 50 floor wipers, 50 single-arm clean-and-presses using a 36-pound kettle bell, and 25 more pullups. All this, in addition to utilizing other unconventional yet equally taxing training methods, such as tire flipping and gymnastics-style ring training. Sound like hell? It is. In fact, upon receiving his marching orders for a Spartan workout, one of Butler's costars told Twight, "It feels like you just killed my dog."
Men's Health magazine
has the full story -- a great read.
And did it work?
"You know that every bead of sweat falling off your head, every weight you've pumped -- the history of that is all in your eyes," says Butler of his dedication. "That was a great thing, to put on that cape and put on that helmet, and not have to think, Shit, I should have trained more. Instead, I was standing there feeling like a lion."
I would say that it worked... We will see in a day or so.
Posted by DaveH at March 11, 2007 9:18 PM