Ed Sheeran At 34, he’s in the best shape of his life and says it’s not thanks to the treadmill or the pull-up bar, but to a piece of fitness equipment that many overlook: He Pilates reformerKey piece in the Loss of 14 kilos and in your new relationship with movement.
For much of his twenties, the singer wore one bad relationship with your body: He looked in the mirror and felt rejection, where he combined strenuous tours with late nights, alcohol and cigarettes. That dynamic ended when he became a father and realized he needed it a lifestyle so he can be there for his daughter.
The big turning point came when she asked herself something very simple: “Do I want to be able to carry my daughter without my back hurting?” From then on he started doing it Clean up your habits, reduce alcohol consumption and take exercise seriouslynot just for aesthetic reasons, but also to keep up with the pace of concerts and parenthood.
In that transition he discovered that reformera Pilates machine that creates strength, stability and flexibility via docks and mobile platforms. What for many is a “soft” or rehabilitation team became a brutal challenge for Sheeran Activates the entire body and protects the joints.
Today his routine connects weights, running and meetings of Pilates reformeralso on tour. The musician says that although he arrives on stage tired, is obliged to complete the training Because he knows this is the only way to stay strong and energized night after night.
The change wasn’t just in the gym: It also changed how he eats and recovers.. “After the show last night, the last thing I want to do is today press “So bench and deadlifts, it’s a good way to push myself and feel like I’m making progress, but with stretching included,” says the British singer.
This new discipline it shows on stage. During his shows, Sheeran spends more than two hours singing and moving nonstop around a circular walkway that surrounds the audience, but thanks to his voice, the effort is barely reflected the resistance he gained with it reformer and the rest of your training plan.
The Brit admits he was also inspired by athletes and colleagues like Stormzy, whose physical preparation made him realize what it takes to get to the top Take care of your body like a professional athlete. In fact, he strongly identifies with coaches and athletes who thrive on doing their best under pressure.
His physical transformation is more than just an anecdote of “famous.” fit“, is a reminder of that Consistency in an underrated tool (as the Pilates reformer), which can completely change your health, your self-esteem and the way you approach work and family. Sheeran sums it up with his own example: Taking care of your body is part of it too a way to be a better father and a better artist.
By Jaider Felipe Vargas Morales
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