Titles by Simon Waterson

Name an A-list actor with incredible fitness and there’s a very good chance that former marine commando Simon Waterson has trained them. And ten weeks is typically how long he has with his clients in pre-production to get them to peak fitness for a role. It is also the perfect amount of time for anyone to reboot their fitness using Simon’s Intelligent Fitness methods, insights and motivational advice.<br /><br />Following on from his first book,<em> Intelligent Fitness</em>, which explored the theory behind some of Hollywood&#39;s most impressive transformations, Simon focuses here on a typical actor workout program. Whatever your goal, whether it’s reducing fat or increasing muscle tissue – this book will ensure you make real progress and see results in just ten weeks.<br /><br />With increasing intensity in the workouts week on week, and the opportunity to ramp up the reps or vary the exercises as your fitness progresses – the focus for each week is inspired by a question from one of Simon’s famous clients – this is a workout book for anyone with a fitness goal. Featuring step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow exercises and advice, this is a program that you can keep coming back to as you continue on your fitness journey. 

<strong>&quot;Without Simon Waterson’s help and guidance, I literally wouldn’t have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond … It’s been an honor working with him.&quot; </strong><em>—</em><strong>Daniel Craig</strong><br /><br /><strong>Simon Waterson&#39;s job is to turn actors into athletes. Now you can learn how to transform your fitness and wellbeing with the film industry&#39;s most in-demand trainer.</strong><br /><br />Simon’s client list reads like a who’s who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable James Bond for five blockbuster films, shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for <em>Guardians of the Galaxy,</em> and prepared actors such as Thandiwe Newton and John Boyega for the recent <em>Star Wars </em>films.<br /><br />From 3.30 a.m. training sessions in the desert with Jake Gyllenhaal to virtual workouts with Bryce Dallas Howard, Simon reveals the real training programs he used to take these actors to peak physical health.<br /><br />Sharing his practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body, Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery, and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic.<br /><br /><strong>Packed full of behind-the-scenes insights, as well as 007 photographer Greg Williams’ exclusive photographs, this is an essential training manual for any age and fitness level that will motivate you to reboot your body and train like a star.</strong>