10 Celebrity Workout Plans Making Waves This Year

Celebrities have always been a source of fascination for the public. Their lives are often seen as glamorous and exciting, and we can’t help but be curious about how they stay in such great shape. As a result, many people look to celebrities for fitness inspiration.

In this article, we list the top ten celebrity workout routines in 2023, according to fitness specialists at PTPioneer.com. Are you ready to get inspired?

DWAYNE JOHNSON

Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds at the World Premiere of Netflix's 'Red Notice' held at the L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, USA on November 3, 2021.
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Dwayne Johnson, also called “The Rock,” has been the leading actor on the silver screen for over two decades. His movies are still popular, proving that his legacy continues. 

“The Rock” has the most sought-after workout routine. It has been searched for nearly 2M times. His Instagram followers, totaling 391M, the most on this list, have the privilege of regularly witnessing his workout routine, which lasts 3 to 4 hours daily.

 It includes his preferred exercises, such as

  •  fasted cardio,
  •  leg press workouts and 
  • massive barbell rows.

To find time for a workout in his busy schedule, Rock wakes up at 4 am. He works out six days a week, and as said above, he spends 3 to 4 hours working out daily. 

He splits his days into 

  • legs, back, 
  • shoulders, 
  • arms/abs, 
  • legs, and
  •  chest.

He uses a pyramid system to make his workout effective. The pyramid system starts with a high amount of reps and a lower weight, gradually progressing to a higher load and fewer reps throughout the week. 

Here is what his pyramid system looks like: 

  • Week 1: 4 sets x 12 reps
  • Week 2: 4 sets x 10-12 reps
  • Week 3: 4 sets x 8-10 reps
  • Week 4: 4 sets x 6-8 reps

Also, he does cardio every day for an hour to keep him physically shredded and to increase his endurance. 

MARK WAHLBERG

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Mark Wahlberg is famous for his talent for making people laugh, conveying the characters’ emotions he plays beautifully, and impressing the audience with his powerful action scenes. 

Mark Wahlberg’s fitness routine was Googled over 628K times. Wahlberg works out twice a day, totaling around 2.5 hours, and loves to do high-intensity strength training. 

He wakes up at 3:30 in the morning, finishes his prayer and breakfast, and starts his first workout of the day at 4.00 in the morning. 

Again, he starts his second workout at 4:00 pm, followed by dinner. He goes to bed at 7:30 pm. 

He follows this strict workout routine without fail when preparing for his movie roles. 

SERENA WILLIAMS

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Serena Williams is the name that rules the world of tennis circles. She is one of the most renowned and established tennis players. 

Unlike other players, she is not a fitness freak and doesn’t do gym workouts. She finds pleasure in doing home workouts to maintain her health and strength. 

Her workout routine was searched over 393K times. Her workouts involve a lot of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts, stretching, and cardio.

She mainly follows three workout routines: 

  • Arm workout routine, 
  • booty workout routine, and
  •  core and leg workout routine. 

She also follows a strict raw vegan diet during her tennis season. She also includes nuts, beans, lentils, and sprouted quinoa. 

LEBRON JAMES

NBA star LeBron James of Cleveland Cavaliers attends a fan meeting event in Hong Kong, China, 5 September 2017.
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Lebron James is a famous professional football player. He caught the love and attention of people by being the first youngest man to score 40 points in a game in NBA history.

His workout routine was searched over 255K times. 

He dedicates eight to ten hours per week to his fitness routine: 

  • hour-long spin classes and cardio,
  •  followed by 30-60 minutes of yoga or pilates. 

He wakes up at 5 am to work out. He works out seven days a week during the season and takes climbing and spinning classes. 

Talking about his diet, he eats six smaller meals daily, each meal 3 hours apart. 

He eats chicken breasts and pasta because the carbs in the pasta energize him. 

HUGH JACKMAN

Hugh Jackman
at the ceremony honoring Hugh Jackman with Hand and Footprints in the courtyard of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA. 04-21-09
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Hugh Jackman is known for his best performance in the X-Men series. He is a 55-year-old Australian actor considered a superhero even in his 50s. 

He follows a five-day split routine and focuses on doing 6 to 8 intensive workouts. He takes rest on weekends to avoid burnout. 

His workout regime was designed to strengthen his muscles and increase their size while being on a low-fat diet. 

He does 

  • reps for the weighted pull-ups, 
  • deadlift, 
  • barbell bench press, and 
  • back squat. 

Carbohydrate cycling is the main focus of Hugh Jackman’s diet. He takes a carb-rich diet on weekdays and a low-carb diet on rest days. 

JENNIFER LOPEZ

Jennifer Lopez (JLo) wearing a Zuhair Murad Couture gown with Joseph Saidian and Sons vintage Van Cleef and Arpels diamond earrings and A.Jaffe diamond rings arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios' 'This Is Me...Now: A Love Story' held at the Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)
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Jennifer Lopez is considered an all-rounder. She has shown her versatility as a dancer, singer, and actor. 

Even in her 50th year, she maintains her impressive physique with a strict diet and exercise. 

With her fitness routine pulling in 183K searches, her regime, which keeps her performing at the highest levels, consists of three or four days a week of training, including 

  • freestyle dances, 
  • lower body exercises, 
  • single-leg deadlifts, and 
  • boxing.

Her diet consists of all organic meat and vegetables. 

CHRIS EVANS

American actor Chris Evans attends a press conference for the 2014 Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament in Haikou city, south China's Hainan province, 24 October 2014.
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Chris Evans is known for the popularity he gained in the Avengers franchise and Fantastic Four. He has also been referred to as the fittest actor in Hollywood in recent times.

He does eight exercises on the days he works out. He prefers more body workouts than machine workouts. 

He takes rest from workouts three days a week. Sometimes, he does cardio on rest days. 

His diet included lots of fruits, salads, and oatmeal. 

Chris Evans’s workout routine was searched over 126K times. People look for details regarding his transformation into Captain America, for which he trained twice daily for three months. The training regime included 

  • high-weight/low-rep lifts, 
  • squats, deadlifts,
  •  incline bench presses,
  •  weighted dips, and 
  • chin-ups.

MICHAEL B. JORDAN

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Michael B. Jordan is famous for his fabulous action performances in Creed Creed II and Black Panther. 

He maintains his physique so well that he is recognized as one of the fittest men in Hollywood. 

His workout training is a combination of 

  • bodybuilding exercises and 
  • athletic conditioning. 

He focuses on building his muscles while increasing his endurance. 

Jordan works out for four days a week. His workouts include 

  • Circuit and cardio training. 

With 93K searches, his workout routine for his roles, especially in “Creed,” is one of the most searched ones, which was pulled from the fundamentals of athletic conditioning and bodybuilding. The sessions combine cardio and circuit training to melt fat off the abs while tightening them.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH

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Chris Hemsworth is one of the most highly-paid actors in the world, and he is considered one of the leading actors in the industry. 

Chris Hemsworth’s workout routine, with 81K searches, is popular among individuals aspiring to possess the strength of Thor’s hammer—or at least, the fitness level of a Norse god. 

Chris Hemsworth had a 5-day per week, 90-minute workout, including squats on a balance cushion, push-ups, and boxing to achieve his godlike physique.

ZAC EFRON

Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron  arriving at the Teen Choice Awards 2008 at the Universal Ampitheater at Universal Studios in  Los Angeles, CA
August 3, 2008
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He is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. He gave several hit movies. 

His movies demand him to be in athletic shape. He performs cardio and strength exercises to help him stay in good shape. 

He took training from Patrick Murphy to get a Baywatch Body. 

For his movie training, he schedules his workout for three days. 

  • Back and biceps on the first day, 
  • leg on the second day, and 
  • chest, shoulders, and arms on the third day. 
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