Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has made some changes to his fitness routine. The actor, known for starring in movies like The Departed and The Fighter, has shared details about his intense workout many times. He has also been quite open about the way his fitness schedule has evolved over the years while sharing that he has been taking a more balanced and sustainable approach to fitness in his early 50s.
And during his recent appearance on the TODAY show, Wahlberg shared an important addition to his routine, as he revealed that he does not workout twice a day anymore.
Mark Wahlberg is Prioritizing Ice Baths Over Intense Workouts
During a recent appearance on the TODAY show, Mark Wahlberg reflected on his fitness routine. When the host of the show mentioned that the Oscar-nominated actor is known for working out twice a day, Wahlberg said, “Not anymore.”
He shared that he has started focusing on recovery after an intense workout, and he attains the same through daily ice baths in an effort to “live longer and be healthier.” He further stated, “Now that I’m older, I’ve realized that for me, it’s all about longevity.”
The 52-year-old actor also shared that the shift in his fitness approach was influenced by a friend’s advice. Wahlberg said that a friend that he’s working with told him that the best way to start the day is to “get into cold water.”
The Ted star shared that he has been following the routine of taking a five to six minutes ice bath, and it has made him “feel a lot better.” Stating that recovery after a workout is very “crucial,” he also said that ice baths help him “sleep a lot better,” as he doesn’t feel any inflammation, aches, and pains.
Mark Wahlberg Shared His Ice Bath Routine on Instagram
Mark Wahlberg recently took to his Instagram to share his ice bath routine. In the clip shared on his social media, the actor is seen wheeling out an entire trolley of ice for his early morning ice bath. “It’s a new kind of party now at 4 AM,” he captioned the post.
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“This sh*t used to be filled with champagne,” he said in the clip before explaining that it would take away all the inflammation, aches and pains. The Fighter star also stated that this is the way to start the day, saying, “Go get some recovery time.”
Earlier, during an interview with People, he reflected on his approach to fitness and well-being. The Boogie Nights actor acknowledged that he has reached an age where he does not have to “try to out-lift everybody or outwork everybody.” Wahlberg also shared that he has started “training smarter,” stating that he pushes himself only to an extent and is getting the rest that he needs.
