Mark Wahlberg Hits Thanksgiving Ice Bath & Workout, Says He Is Not Training Everyday: “You’re Just Putting A Pounding On Your Body”

Mark Wahlberg gave thanks by hitting a workout and shared his ice bath routine.
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Mark Wahlberg continues to train at a high level but has dialed it back recently.

Mark Wahlberg continues to train at a high level at 52 years old. He has maintained his shredded physique and it is because of his overall dedication and recovery process. On Thanksgiving Day, Wahlberg shared a video giving thanks and hopping into an ice bath before hitting his home gym. Wahlberg has also discussed his recovery process and shared that his training routine is no longer seven days.

Wahlberg became known at an early age for his roles on the big screen. He would show off his incredible physique both in movies and as a model. As time went on, Wahlberg continued to display a shredded physique. As he continues to train hard, Wahlberg began training at all hours of the day. This includes as early as 3 or 4 a.m.

On Thanksgiving, Wahlberg jumped into an ice bath before taking time to sculpt once again.

“Remember on this day and everyday, give thanks and prayers. Got a late start today. It’s 40 degrees outside, 40 degrees in the water.”

 

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Mark Wahlberg Talks Recovery

Mark Wahlberg is no stranger to transforming his body to fit a role, like many stars in Hollywood. This includes adding weight for his role in Father Stu where he had to put on around 30 pounds. The weight quickly fell off an Wahlberg regained his shredded midsection.

At 52 years old, he admitted to cutting back his training routine.

“I just, you know, get more and more injuries and not recovering the way I should. There’s no reason why anybody, never mind somebody at 52 years old, needs to be training seven days a week and then doing two a days. You’re just putting a pounding on your body and recovery, you know.

God has given us the best possible gifts. One of them is sleep right to recover and to heal and also even cold water.”

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Despite cutting back, Mark Wahlberg continues to be as motivated as ever in his fitness. He has a great balance in his diet and in the gym to keep his build. This is the biggest key when it comes to maintaining a physique to be proud of.

“Eat right, exercise and rest, and you know what? You have to find balance. You don’t want to live a boot camp type of existence. You want to be able to go out, have fun, reward tousled for your hard work.”

Ice Barrel Cold Plunge

Ice Barrel is a cold therapy training tool that offers an easy way to bring ice baths to your routine that can help you recover like never before.

One product that the Generation Iron team recommends for all of your ice bath needs, Ice Barrel, especially if you want to get in that proper recovery. Ice Barrel is 42 inches high and 31 inches wide, making it easy to transport yet big enough for you to stay in an upright position, instead of being reclined, so you can fully experience the natural response of forced cold exposure. The design also allows you to choose how much you wish to submerge yourself, whether that’s up to your neck and shoulders or even dunking completely in the cold water.

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Greg Patuto
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.