: How can I change my diet and exercise routine to look like Daniel Craig? I started going to the gym around June/July, and so far not doing too badly. I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 12 and a half stone (175 lbs). Not too fat

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I don't think there could be more appropriate URL citations than what I am about to provide: how to look like Daniel Craig [nerdfitness.com] and the James Bond workout [menshealth.com]. Granted these are from 2009 when Daniel Craig was preparing for Casino Royale--not Skyfall which I suspect you are referring to--however I would say the advice is even more important because it covers his transition from absolute beginner to "Bond."

Essentially, Daniel Craigs workout was a circuit of:

Clean and Press
Weighted Knee Raise
Weighted Step-ups
Pull ups
Incline Push up
Triceps Dips

The circuit would be 10 reps per exercise, then move to the next exercise, with 3 circuits altogether.

Now, just as important as the workout is the diet. For Daniel (with respect to preparing for Casino Royale), he was a fairly large guy so he didn't have to worry about bulking up, but rather cutting fats while building a muscular base. To quote nerdfitness.com:

Because Daniel was more concerned with cutting body fat while building muscle, his carb intake was very low. Also, the guy’s 40 (damn!), which means he has a slower metabolism; if you’re 20, skinny as a rail, and trying to look like James Bond, you’re going to want to eat WAY more complex carbs. If you’re on the bigger side of the spectrum and trying to slim down…this diet will work for you.

EDIT: If you want additional details on Daniel Craig's diet, here is a summary of it taken from www.squidoo.com/daniel-craig-workout

Breakfast: 2 Poached Eggs and 2 pieces of Toast
Snack: Protein Shake -or- fruits and Nuts
Lunch: Meat or Fish with small amount of Brown Rice -or- Baked Potato
Snack: Protein Shake -or- Yogurt with some Nuts
Dinner: Meat -or- Fish with some type of Leafy Green Vegetables like Salad, Spinach, or Broccoli.

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