Alan Ritchson, famed for his roles in “Titans” and “Smallville,” isn’t just another Hollywood star. He’s also a leading fitness influencer in the industry. In a recent YouTube video, Ritchson gave fans a peek into his fridge and home gym, revealing his relatable diet and top-tier training setup.
His impressive physique and acting skills have caught the eye of many. Ritchson’s commitment to fitness has not only earned him demanding roles but also inspired countless fans prioritizing health and wellness.
To prepare for his role in “Reacher,” Alan Ritchson underwent a significant transformation in his fitness regimen. Renowned for his athletic build, Ritchson intensified his training to embody Jack Reacher, a formidable ex-military drifter, in the Amazon Prime Video series.
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Ritchson’s fitness influence extends beyond the screen. He often shares workout tips, meal plans, and motivational messages on social media. His transparency about the hard work required to maintain his physique resonates with audiences striving to improve their fitness levels.
Alan Ritchson Offers Fans a Peek into His Fitness Routine: Inside His Fridge and Home Gym
In preparation for the role, Alan Ritchson prioritized strength training and conditioning to meet the physical demands of the character. His commitment to the fitness regimen was apparent both on and off the screen, as he offered glimpses of his rigorous training on social media.
Ritchson maintains his chiseled physique and keeps fans engaged by providing insights into his fitness routine. Recently, he thrilled followers with a look inside not just his fridge but also his home gym setup.
Beginning with the fridge, Ritchson shares details about the foods he regularly consumes.
“So we always have eggs, I always have a lot of eggs that is my go-to breakfast. So we got, you know, a couple of dozen here. Cage-free, we are polite to the chickens. Don’t look at the No-Baked cookie dough from a local bakery. I don’t stick spoons in that all day long.”
“We do have a lot of cut fruit. We have three boys in the house. They love to drive into fruit all the time and I’ve got one kid who is like a fruit bat and that’s all he eats.”
“From what I’ve been told, you can’t have too much fruit. I think it’s a safe one.”
Additionally, Ritchson follows a frequent eating schedule, although most of his meals are not full-sized.
“Don’t mind the cheese dogs,” adds Ritchson.
“I do love hot dogs, little mustard and onion, if you can find some chili great.”
“People are going eat like shit after they see this because I eat whatever the hell I want and I’m not kidding.”
“I eat about every hour. I don’t know if they are like full meals, probably like four full meals.”
Returning to the topic, Ritchson displays the pre-made oatmeal he regularly eats and discloses his favorite flavor.
“This is my breakfast. Pre-made packs of oatmeal, I like a little variety in my life. I’ll take the apples and cinnamon or my favorite, I’m almost out of it and it’s a little scary, maple and brown sugar.”
Moving on to lunch, Ritchson provides a detailed demonstration of how to prepare his turkey and cheese roll-ups, fondly dubbed ‘meat and cheese tacos.’
“Here is my lunch, I’m going to show you what I do,” adds Ritchson.
“You take some cheese. I take two pieces of swiss, you don’t want to overdo it”
“Take some turkey, you don’t want to overdo it, one little plop or two [of condiments]. The cheese is the bread, so you got a little flavor in the middle, you got your protein, and you got your meat and cheese taco, I can eat 50 of these.”
Ritchson Gave a Credit to his Wife For such phenomenal cooking skills
Then, Ritchson unveils his dinner selection, giving credit to his wife for her exceptional cooking skills.
“This is my wife’s lovely homemade turkey meatloaf, very lean, tons of protein, sometimes we will have some mash potatoes in it if I need a little carbs and some greens, salad and green beans.”
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Alan Ritchson discusses the ease of maintaining a healthy diet while on the set of “Reacher,” particularly when meals are prepared for you.
“When I’m on set it’s super easy to maintain what I eat. In fact, I eat the healthiest when I’m on set because I have someone cooking for me.”
“I play Reacher, Reacher has got to be big so I can bulk. I call it bulking constantly and just eat whatever I want. I do workout five days a week so I think I can get away with a lot of it. If I’m not playing Reacher which is the other half of the year, I can’t be so big usually. I limit the carbs. I try to cut back on the sugar. I eat cookies every day, cookie dough every day our secret.”
When it comes to indulging in a cheat meal, Ritchson admits he can’t resist cookie dough. However, he substitutes coffee with a trusty Five-Hour Energy.
“I was given for my birthday recently eight pounds of raw cookie dough. I ate all of it. I don’t know where it goes.”
“My coffee is a five-hour energy. It’s efficient, it’s delicious”
He also shared the ingredients for his favorite protein shake.
“My go-to protein shake is ice, almond milk, a ton of protein powder, sometimes a banana but I try to go fruitless and I try to limit the sugar, three giant handfuls of spinach, I do peanut butter, cacao for a little depth of flavor, and avocado Sometimes I put oats in there if I want a little extra.”
“These are all-natural minerals and performance electrolytes. I swear to you this saves my life. When I’m working out five days a week and using heavy weights all the time the body never has a chance to recover. You’re never 100%”
While Alan Ritchson may be a Hollywood star, he’s not immune to late-night cravings. However, he feels no guilt, knowing he’s willing to work hard in the gym to balance it out.
“A nice homemade Key Lime Pie,” said Alan.
“When I go into that gym, I’m like I deserve to die for how I’ve eaten so I’m going to try to work myself to death. What I would love to find in my life is a balance where I kind of eat healthy and don’t have to work quite as hard.”
Next, Ritchson discussed his home gym setup, mentioning his preference for using cables for the majority of his workouts.
“I try to keep it Monday through Friday so I have time to recover,” he said about his training.
“I don’t spend a ton of time in the gym, 20-30 minutes.”
While he used to do bodyweight workouts, Ritchson favors strength training nowadays.“I just learned to be a bit of a lone wolf in the gym. The other training would probably be fight training for the show that I’m on, Reacher. I’ve got an amazing team of stunt people that are constantly trying to make me look like the real deal.”
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Through his hard work and determination, Alan Ritchson effectively transformed himself into the embodiment of Jack Reacher, captivating audiences with his powerful performance and physical presence in the series.
Ritchson’s dedication to his craft and willingness to push himself to new limits underscores his commitment to bringing authenticity to the character, solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor.
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Overview
Alan Ritchson, known for roles in “Titans” and “Smallville,” is also a fitness influencer. In a recent YouTube video, he shared his fridge and home gym. His dedication to fitness inspires many. To embody Jack Reacher, Ritchson intensified his training. He often shares workout tips on social media. Despite fame, he balances indulgences with gym work. In his home gym, he prefers cables for workouts. This dedication underscores his versatility.
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