From: Imdb.com
Hugh Jackman bulked up to play muscle-bound mutant Wolverine in the new X-men movie, by getting into character in the gym.
The actor's buff new physique has helped the film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, shoot to the top of the U.S. box office and reinforce his reputation as the Sexiest Man in the World.
But Jackman insists it didn't come easily, and he had to pretend he really was the clawed superhero to push himself during workouts.
The Aussie star tells Starpulse.com, "Ok, this is a little embarrassing but I'm a little more of a wuss in real life, obviously, than my character.
"There's a moment when you're training where you just want to give up. I used to kind of imagine myself, not when I was training with these guys because that'd be a little embarrassing, but when I was on my own with my trainer Michael, I used to kind of imagine I was Wolverine. Somehow, it always got two or three more reps out of me. It was also kind of humiliating with the yelling and it looked a little silly."
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Wednesday, 6 May 2009
How to get ripped the Wolverine way
From: boxwish.com
Checked out X-Men Origins: Wolverine yet? If so, you’ve probably stared in amazement at the buffer than buff physique of star Hugh Jackman. It’s true the Aussie actor fills out a vest with the very best of ‘em (move aside John McClane!) and now his personal trainer, Michael Ryan is spilling the star’s workout and diet secrets. Ryan has been working with the 40-year-old for 20 years, helping him get into shape for the original X-Men movies and vamp actioner Van Helsing, but has confirmed what we can all can see – that “Hugh now looks the most ripped he’s been for any movie.” And how did he achieve it all? Click over to find out.
Under supervision, Hugh starts working up a sweat with a morning workout as Ryan explains: “Research suggests that people who train in the afternoons consistently do workouts of far less intensity than those who do train in the morning. When Hugh has a 6am filming start, that means we’ll be in the gym by 4am.”
The workouts last from 60 to 90 minutes and feature weights and cardio. They are then revised day to day, alternating which muscle groups to focus on and with small changes to keep things interesting. “The same workout can be done ten different ways by making these small changes,” reveals Ryan. And how often did Hugh put himself through this? Only six times a week for 12 weeks and with a diet that saw him chow down on six, sometimes seven meals a day.
For a further breakdown on how you can get ripped like Wolverine, head over to the Today site (link below) for training tips and meal suggestions. But remember to go steady and not try too much too soon. We don’t think Wolverine would stand much of a chance in a face-off with Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber) with a pulled muscle!
[via Men’s Fitness & Today]
Checked out X-Men Origins: Wolverine yet? If so, you’ve probably stared in amazement at the buffer than buff physique of star Hugh Jackman. It’s true the Aussie actor fills out a vest with the very best of ‘em (move aside John McClane!) and now his personal trainer, Michael Ryan is spilling the star’s workout and diet secrets. Ryan has been working with the 40-year-old for 20 years, helping him get into shape for the original X-Men movies and vamp actioner Van Helsing, but has confirmed what we can all can see – that “Hugh now looks the most ripped he’s been for any movie.” And how did he achieve it all? Click over to find out.
Under supervision, Hugh starts working up a sweat with a morning workout as Ryan explains: “Research suggests that people who train in the afternoons consistently do workouts of far less intensity than those who do train in the morning. When Hugh has a 6am filming start, that means we’ll be in the gym by 4am.”
The workouts last from 60 to 90 minutes and feature weights and cardio. They are then revised day to day, alternating which muscle groups to focus on and with small changes to keep things interesting. “The same workout can be done ten different ways by making these small changes,” reveals Ryan. And how often did Hugh put himself through this? Only six times a week for 12 weeks and with a diet that saw him chow down on six, sometimes seven meals a day.
For a further breakdown on how you can get ripped like Wolverine, head over to the Today site (link below) for training tips and meal suggestions. But remember to go steady and not try too much too soon. We don’t think Wolverine would stand much of a chance in a face-off with Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber) with a pulled muscle!
[via Men’s Fitness & Today]
Sunday, 17 February 2008
New Wolverine Set Photos
From: 
We've received two new photos of sets for X-Men Origins: Wolverine in New Zealand. The first is a photo of the old Milburn cement works at Burnside, Dunedin, and the second is a barn that was constructed at Arcadia Station east of Glenorchy.
Following those two are photos snapped off-set of Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) (with personal trainer Michael Ryan, in light blue polo shirt), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth) (with girlfriend/actress Naomi Watts) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) (with boyfriend/actor Steven Strait).
We've received two new photos of sets for X-Men Origins: Wolverine in New Zealand. The first is a photo of the old Milburn cement works at Burnside, Dunedin, and the second is a barn that was constructed at Arcadia Station east of Glenorchy.
Following those two are photos snapped off-set of Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) (with personal trainer Michael Ryan, in light blue polo shirt), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth) (with girlfriend/actress Naomi Watts) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) (with boyfriend/actor Steven Strait).
Friday, 1 February 2008
Bulk Up Like Wolverine!
From: 
Australia's Health Brands has posted an interesting article on how Hugh Jackman's personal trainer Michael Ryan bulked up the actor to reprise his title role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Check it out here!
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