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That’s right ladies and gentleman, Iron Man 3 just hit theaters, and anyone who’s anyone, is going to see it! Truthfully, I would assume even Justin Bieber and perhaps Beyoncé have seen it twice by now!
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It’s no surprise why Iron Man is back for its third outing. The guy was a hit in the McDonald’s happy meals. Need I say more? But on a serious note, what superhero quits after only two 125-minute films of extreme butt kicking? Not Iron Man!
In round three, Iron Man/Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., finds his personal world destroyed by his enemies and sets out on a journey to find those responsible. ….Hmmm, this sounds oddly familiar… But as he fights his way back, Stark comes across that one question that has been continuously haunting him: will I ever find true love like on The Bachelor? Oh wait, that’s not right…. Does the MAN make the suit or does the SUIT make the man?
Well, many of the viewers may have important questions of their own…
1. So, like, do superheroes workout too? Don’t be fooled by the armor, Robert Downey Jr. worked out with two-hour sessions, three to four days a week, to gain five pounds of muscle, and trim off 10 pounds of fat to prepare.
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In order to gain muscle bulk, the 48-year-old spent the first month doing traditional weight training (bench press, push-ups, etc.) Traditional weight training is the first priority because it builds a solid foundation for your body to handle the stresses of more intense workouts. Next, Downey Jr. and his trainer Brad Bose moved on to Functional Performance Training (FPT), which is a program that engages all the muscle groups simultaneously.
“All the exercises are designed to get you muscular through strength. As opposed to body building, where you’re working one muscle group in isolation, FPT gets as many muscles and as many planes of movement, engaged at any one time” Bose exclaims to Metro World News.
The FPT program incorporates diverse types of equipment such as battle ropes, pushing sleds, sledgehammers, flipping tires, suspension training like the TRX, kettle bells and pylobox jumps.
2. Do superheroes make time for their wife? Don’t be silly…. Of course they do!!!
According to Metro World News Downey’s trainer says, “Robert is constantly doing something,” “But in order to spend time with his wife, he does a lot of Tracy Anderson cardio classes. And he’s a brown belt in Kung Fu, so on the opposite days that he’s not working with me, he’s sparring with his coach, Eric Orum.”
And it goes without saying that he most likely takes her for long walks on the beach, cuddles, watches chick flicks, and asks her to dance under the stars….
3. What type of meal should I make for Iron Man if he visits? Protein, Protein, Protein!!! That body doesn’t make itself. You’ll definitely want to cook up a clean protein source such as chicken, or beef. obviously, do NOT forget the vegetables or you’re most likely a goner.
“ So as far as nutrition goes, we’re more focused on a Paleo style diet, which is basically fish, organic meat, nuts, roots, fruit, eggs and vegetables.” Downey’s trainer discusses with Metro World News.
4. What was Robert Downey’s workout routine when preparing for Iron Man 3? (Fusion Performance Training)
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Upper Body Routine
Weighted Pull Up – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Weighted Dip – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Bench Press on a Swiss Ball – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Low Row – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Dumb Bell Shoulder Press – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Bosu Push Up – 3 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions
Suspension Trainer Push Up – 3 sets to failure (a category name for a product like the TRX)
Suspension Trainer Row – 3 sets to failure
Lateral / Front Shoulder Raise – 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions
Kettlebell Swing – 3 sets of 40
Sand Bag Power Throw – 3 sets of 12 to 15 repetitions
Ab Circuit – 4 to 6 “ab” exercises; 2 minutes of each exercise
Lower Body Routine
Hamstring Curl
Leg Press
Suspension Trainer Lunge
Suspension Trainer Superman Squat
Romanian Deadlift
Sandbag Squat
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