Everyone wants to get a piece of Hollywood’s newest leading man, Nicholas Galitzine, and why not? Flaunting his leading-man charm in The Idea of You, the internet’s favourite rom-com of 2024, Nicholas’ conspicuous good looks and gorgeous body are drawing major attention. We’re crushing hard on the poster-ready British heartthrob, who is serving some major fitspiration with a physique like that. Let’s familiarise you with the secrets behind Nicholas Galitzine’s fitness by diving into his workout routine.
A former rugby player, Galitzine is truly committed to fitness
Just like he swept Anne Hathaway off her feet as the charming singer Hayes, Galitzine has intrigued the world’s fancy with his perfect visuals. However, acting was never in the pipeline for this sports aficionado, who grew up dreaming of being a rugby player. Galitzine went on to participate in country-level athletics competitions, however, an injury to his rotator cuff made him stop playing the sport. Given his athletic background, the actor’s journey has always been marked by dedication and a love for staying active.
In a conversation with WWD (via Today), the star described himself as ‘sports crazy’ before pursuing acting. However, with his acting career blooming eventually, Galitzine said in retrospect how life has a funny way of opening one door when another closes.
Health Yogi also mentioned that Galitzine’s fitness journey is highlighted by his deep connection to yoga which not only complements his workout regime but boosts his mental health.
Apart from yoga and rugby, Galitzine focuses a lot on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, which helped him stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also infuses a lot of cardio-focused exercises, running, pull-ups squats and more into his routine, like he did while prepping for the film Purple Hearts.
Now that we’ve got an overview of his fitness routine, let’s dive into the specifics of it.
The Idea of You star Nicholas Galitzine’s workout routine
Nicholas grew up playing rugby
Thanks to his previous stint as a rugby player, Nicholas Galitzine never lost his muscle size. Having played rugby throughout his growing years, Nicholas has built a robust frame even after stepping away from the field. Whether it’s rugby or any other physical sport: the benefits are innumerable. Especially for children and young adults, venturing outdoors not only enhances physical abilities but gives one more autonomy, and boosts creativity, cooperation, knowledge and risk management.
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He incorporates HIIT (high-intensity interval training)
Nicholas Galitzine embraced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts during the pandemic to keep his body in perfect shape.
If you’re always complaining about ‘not having enough time’ to workout, HIIT will clear this barrier by incorporating an effective workout in half that time, at least that’s what the Harvard School of Public Health claims. Given this generation’s obsessively round-the-clock work cycles and sedentary lifestyles, HIIT seems to be the perfect workout routine.
Combining both aerobic and strength (resistance) training in just 30 minutes, HIIT is a type of interval training exercise. It’s basically any work that oscillates between several minutes of high-intensity movements and fixed period lower intensity movements or even complete rest.
Interesting fact: Interval training was initially introduced in the 1950s as a higher-intensity form called sprint interval training. In this training, exercises led up to a 100% maximum heart rate and were done to improve the performances of legendary Olympic athletes.
An HIIT workout can include anything from running, dancing, rowing machines, stationary bicycles, stair climbers or various bodyweight exercises. For example, a dance-focused HIIT workout will include a period of dancing as vigorously as possible, followed by slow, easy moves.
Its main USP over other workouts is the ability to help achieve similar results and health benefits in a shorter duration, including periods of rest.
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The actor practices yoga
Having an aunt who’s a yoga instructor, Galitzine has been practising the discipline over the years. You don’t have to be a certified yogi to reap its benefits – just incorporating a few yoga asanas in your daily routine works wonders for your health.
Physically, yoga boosts your flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. Meanwhile, on a psychological level, it cultivates mindfulness and develops inner awareness. Did you know that yoga studios typically don’t have mirrors? This is done so that people focus on inward awareness rather than fixate on physical appearance.
The Harvard School of Publis Health cited a study conducted by researchers on a small group of sedentary individuals who had not practised yoga before. After eight weeks of practising yoga at least twice a week or for 180 minutes, results showed that the individuals had better muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory fitness.
Take this as your sign to indulge in the goodness of yoga.
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Pull-ups, squats, running and more
Actors constantly have to morph their bodies to fit into the role they are playing, which at times, requires massive transformation. For his role in the 2022 romance film Purple Hearts, co-starring Sofia Carson, Nicholas Galitzine underwent intense training. Apart from going through basic Marine training to play Luke Morrow, a U.S. marine, the actor revealed that he was asked to go that extra mile to ‘beef up’ for the role.
In a conversation with Today, Galitzine said his initial prep was more cardio-centred. However, he got a call weeks before filming to further bulk up the role. So, what did he do? He force-fed himself to gain a little bit of mass, accompanied by running, pull-ups, squats as well as other exercises – all based on a Marine point-based system.
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Will you try out Nicholas Galitzine’s workout routine?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Did Nicholas Galitzine and Sofia Carson date?
After showcasing amazing on-screen chemistry in Purple Hearts, many reports claimed that Nicholas Galitzine and Sofia Carson are dating. However, the duo are just good friends.
- What does Nicholas Galitzine do to stay fit?
A former rugby player, Nicholas Galitzine is truly consistent and dedicated when it comes to fitness. The actor’s workout regime reportedly includes practising yoga, HIIT as well as cardio exercises.
- Are Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine friends?
After working together in Cinderella, Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine became good friends.
Kriti Nayyar
Senior Digital Writer, Wellness, Culture, Astrology, Tech
Kriti is a stay-at-home dog mama, whose knack for telling interesting stories keeps her erstwhile monotonous life sane. A literature & journalism degree holder, you'll find her binging on Agatha Christie novels while critiquing the everyday state of affairs. On Kriti's seldom social outings, she's seen devouring coffee sangria with appetizing bread on the side.
