Mark Wahlberg’s daily routine is highly disciplined, showcasing his strong work ethic. His morning workouts are legendary, typically starting at 4 a.m. He believes in using supersets, circuits, and shorter rest times for weight training.
Despite the intensity, he lifts heavy to build strength and muscle. He also has a cryotherapy chamber for workout recovery. On top of that, Marky plays golf almost daily. However, it’s not always rainbows and sunshine, as the actor admitted that sometimes he doesn’t feel like exercising at all.
Speaking to People at the LIV Golf Las Vegas Big Game Party, the Hollywood star said that he feels “it more often than you think,” when asked if ever feels like not exercising.
Wahlberg starts his day by sitting in a 35-degree tub of water and ice, called a cold plunge, which helps him get ready for the day. He’s always insistent on skipping them, but he still keeps up with the routine.
Mark Wahlberg Struggles to Keep Up with 4 a.m. Cold Plunges
Mark Wahlberg often talks about his 4 a.m. cold plunges, which involve sitting in freezing water for a few minutes. Although they help with recovery and mental readiness, Wahlberg sometimes wants to skip them because it’s the one ritual that helps him prepare for the workout ahead.
Still, he knows they’re crucial for his fitness and well-being, so he pushes himself to do them daily no matter how hard it is for him.
The 52-year-old frequently shares workout videos on social media, displaying his impressive physique. But besides this, the actor also put emphasis on the fact that rest and recovery are “equally important,” too.
Indeed, the actor relaxed with his family on a vacation to Barbados in December 2023. His toned physique on the beach reflected his hard work in the gym.
But, he believes that staying fit and intentionally choosing the challenging path are essential to his lifestyle, and cold plunges might be a part of that. The Uncharted actor told People:
“I don’t want to miss something because if, God forbid, I kind of cut corners, don’t show up, don’t put the work in and I don’t get the results that I want, I know why. I don’t want to live with that regret. I always feel better after and I just go and get it in.”
On days when the Massachusetts’ native is not fully committed, he admits he may do less at the gym or deviate from his planned routine.
Wahlberg’s Strong Work Ethic Drives Gym Success Story
At times, Mark Wahlberg’s workout approach may vary. He attributes his gym accomplishments, like those in life, to his strong work ethic. The former rapper stated on the same outlet:
“I start out sluggish and the next thing you know I’ve ramped it up to a 12 and I got the best workout that I’ve had in a long time. But the hard work that I’ve put in has always been a reason why I have success. So I attribute to that and my faith and the amount of effort that I’ve put into everything. So why would I do anything different?”
Monk D. didn’t act in any movies in 2023. But he’ll be featured in Arthur the King – upcoming 2024 American adventure film directed by Simon Cellan Jones.
The film, Arthur the King, is set to be released by Lionsgate on March 15, 2024.
