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Russell Crowe's gruelling training for Man of Steel

Russell Crowe's gruelling training for Man of Steel
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Actor Russell Crowe is undergoing a gruelling training schedule for his role in the film Man of Steel.
The 47-year-old actor plays Superman's father, Jor-El, in the upcoming movie and has been opting for gym sessions, long bike rides, runs and walks so that he is fit for the part.
"Yesterday 1 hr walk 1 hr gym, today pitiful bike ride but it is a very special day and i've got other things I need to do. go hard tomorrow," he wrote on Twitter.
"31.37 km bike ride. Bike 28.6 km, gym 1 hr. 2 walks, total time 1 hr 45 mins," he further posted.
The Oscar winner even shed 16 lbs (around 7.25 kg) on a tough new exercise and diet regime, which involved following a gluten free eating plan and a punishing fitness schedule, reports contactmusic.com.
He tweeted: "220 lbs this morning, started at 236.4 lbs. 45 min walk, 12 mins eliptical, weighted objects 40 mins, walk 25 mins. 2400 cal a day maximum, all meals & all beverages. Where possible gluten free. Day 12 of a 105 day training period, there is a long way to go, one layer of tissue paper per day of effort and diet ... it takes a long time ."
London: Actor Russell Crowe is undergoing a gruelling training schedule for his role in the film Man of Steel.

The 47-year-old actor plays Superman's father, Jor-El, in the upcoming movie and has been opting for gym sessions, long bike rides, runs and walks so that he is fit for the part.

"Yesterday 1 hr walk 1 hr gym, today pitiful bike ride but it is a very special day and i've got other things I need to do. go hard tomorrow," he wrote on Twitter.

"31.37 km bike ride. Bike 28.6 km, gym 1 hr. 2 walks, total time 1 hr 45 mins," he further posted.

The Oscar winner even shed 16 lbs (around 7.25 kg) on a tough new exercise and diet regime, which involved following a gluten free eating plan and a punishing fitness schedule, reports contactmusic.com.

He tweeted: "220 lbs this morning, started at 236.4 lbs. 45 min walk, 12 mins eliptical, weighted objects 40 mins, walk 25 mins. 2400 cal a day maximum, all meals & all beverages. Where possible gluten free. Day 12 of a 105 day training period, there is a long way to go, one layer of tissue paper per day of effort and diet ... it takes a long time ."

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