The fitness builds the foundation for me as an actor to have clarity. Fitness has always been the base of where I start off as a performer.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I grew up watching Salman Khan and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who have always juggled fitness with acting. In real life, I'm a fitness freak. Besides, it is nice to look at an actor who is fit, and if you become a role model, that's a perk.
One of the things I've always enjoyed is moving around and staying fit. Physicality is such a big part of being an actor, but it's also about stillness and silence.
Working out and working as an actor have gone hand in hand - I always feel more prepared if I know I have done a workout. It gives me confidence - and peace of mind.
But as an actor you do want to challenge yourself and step outside what you have done in the past and that what I like to do, I like to jump around and try different things and stretch myself.
Running has been great for keeping me fit throughout my acting career.
The goal as an actor is to constantly surround yourself with amazing artists who challenge you and make you grow.
I am a foodie at heart and dancer/actress by choice. For me, being fit is a priority.
As an actor, I know it is my job to shape myself for a role - any role.
For years, I always thought it was hilarious that I was this fitness guru, because fitness was just a tool I utilized to help people improve their confidence. For me, it's never been about fitness. It's always been about helping to empower people.
I haven't always been into fitness. But I noticed that when I'd be on stage playing a show, I could hardly make it through the fifth song without having to take a breather.