When he’s not entertaining, Robbie Williams is apparently training hard. At least, that’s how it looks if his latest Instagram post is anything to go by.
Showing off his wide shoulders, bulky chest and arms before performing in Adelaide, Australia, as part of his Britpop Tour, Williams appears to have found a training formula that works for him in his 50s.
With all that time spent travelling and limited access to a gym, the 52-year-old has kept his training consistent without relying on traditional weights. His wife, Ayda Field, filmed Williams completing bicep curls with resistance bands before going on stage, offering a glimpse at the simple, little-and-often approach he’s adopted to stay in shape.
‘People in entertainment started looking like athletes around about 2002, 2003,’ he told the Mirror. ‘And before that, not so much. You could have “dad bods” in your teens. But I’ve never been a workout guy. I’ve managed to put together a schedule that I can keep up with. Whereas before, I’d be doing workouts based on hating myself. And now I do workouts based on staying alive.’
Robbie Williams’ Bodyweight Workout
Williams even proceeded to complete 100 bodyweight squats unbroken after fans suggested his lower half was lacking, highlighting the muscular endurance he has built through regular training.
‘Apparently I’d been skipping leg day, so I did 100 squats,’ he said, before anticipating the inevitable comments about his form by posting the criticism himself.
‘“You’re not going low enough, you’re going too low, watch your knees, watch your hips, you’re doing it too fast, you’re doing it too slow, you’re wearing the wrong shoes, the wrong pants, you’re in the wrong decade, those aren’t squats, they’re something like squats, they’re just exploring the concept of the squat”,’ he said.
‘And well, they have a point. But still… I did 100 reps, of whatever they were. I’m not mad. I just thought I’d brag a little about my workout.’
How Robbie Williams Stays Fit in His 50s
It’s training in this manner that Williams says is helping him feel his best.
‘I’m on good form. I’m an older guy. I feel healthy, I’ve been training, I’m looking after myself, I get up early. I’m happy,’ Williams told The Telegraph.
For someone spending much of the year travelling and performing, the takeaway is fairly straightforward: you don’t necessarily need a fully equipped gym or hours to spare to keep moving. A few sets here and there, repeated consistently, can still add up.
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