What it takes to be James Bond: how Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig got in shape for the films

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Conditioning coach and former Royal Marine Simon Waterson was appointed Bond's personal trainer in 1999

can attest to that. While Roger Moore admits to a more lax regimen, his successors accepted their mission with help from conditioning coach and former Royal Marine, Simon Waterson.Known as 'Bond's personal trainer' since 1999, Simon has been upping the ante over the years with gruelling workouts and specially tailored diets for the stars. Here's how our favourite actors transformed into the legendary superspy.

"Playing tennis was quite difficult. We played tennis in Spain and the whole court was literally surrounded by photographers. And helicopters were flying above us filming the whole thing. So you imagine, I hadn't played for a long time, it was really nerve wracking." was one of the most physically demanding films in terms of stunts as James was supposed to be at the height of his powers, so Daniel's training was switched up to incorporate goblet squats on a BOSU Balance Trainer, as well as roll-outs and planks.saw Daniel using double heavy bags while working on lateral movements, horizontal movements and box steps to strengthen his glutes.As for Daniel's diet, Simon was adamant that nothing should be cut out altogether.

 

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