Simon Waterson

Intelligent Fitness

The Smart Way to Reboot Your Body and Get in Shape (with a foreword by Daniel Craig)

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 05/01/2023

ISBN: 9781789295153

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Lifestyle

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 256 pages

Illustration: 16pp colour plates and b/w line drawings

Territorial Rights: World (English)

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Summary:

‘Without Simon Waterson’s help and guidance, I literally wouldn’t have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond ... It’s been an honour working with him.’ Daniel Craig
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‘Working with Simon is the nearest you get to actually being a superhero, in the sense you are at your absolute peak of physical health. That makes you feel incredibly robust in these challenging times.’ Benedict Cumberbatch
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Drawing on his vast experience as the elite trainer who transformed Daniel Craig’s physique for five James Bond films, along with countless other actors for blockbuster roles, Simon Waterson reveals how to enhance your energy, sleep and confidence with his intelligent approach to fitness.

A former marine, and now the film industry’s most in-demand fitness trainer, Simon Waterson’s client list reads like a who’s who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable James Bond for five blockbuster films, shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for Guardians of the Galaxy and prepared actors such as Thandiwe Newton and John Boyega for the most recent Star Wars films. During a time where people are understanding fitness and nutrition in a completely new way – eschewing quick fixes and yo-yo diets in favour of long term solutions – Simon shares his practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body and transforming your fitness. Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic. This is a training manual for any age and any fitness level, packed with expert advice and achievable goals that will motivate you to reboot your body.

Reviews:

He’s the kind of trainer that is a true partner, one who not only sets the appointment and counts the reps, but does the workout with you, motivating and challenging you, and engaging in the kind of conversations that leave you laughing and chatting for an hour after your session.

Chris Pratt

Simon has a very strong philosophy, that aesthetic is a by-product of performance. This always made sense to me ... All the information he gives you is easy to understand and sustainable and it allowed me to reach my goals and each time surpass them. He gave me the confidence physically to carry off these roles. He’s also a great human and I love working with him.

Luke Evans

Simon is extremely rigorous and diligent: always prepared and punctual. He is unfailingly respectful, careful and kind. He knows when to work hard: he knows when to push a little further; to encourage you out of your comfort zone. He taught me so much.

Tom Hiddleston

Simon, working with you has always been a great pleasure. Not only are you the best trainer but you are also the funniest. You always make me laugh so much and, for the abs, there is nothing better!

Léa Seydoux

If you had told me I’d be in the best shape of my life at forty-one, I would have said you were crazy. Simon was able to achieve that by not only changing my workout regimen, but by changing my entire mental approach to the whole process. From diet and cardio to heavy lifts and recovery treatments, Simon takes great care to push your body in incremental steps rather than vicious shifts in weight or appearance.

John Krasinski

Results come not just from working hard, but from working smart. With Simon’s help, I’ve been able to sustain the highest level of health and fitness through several action movie franchises without injury or misery. I am one of countless others within the entertainment industry who trust him completely. It’s thrilling that Simon’s proven strategies will now be available to all.

Bryce Dallas Howard

Sales points:

  • Includes a 16 pp colour plate section of Simon’s behind-the-scenes photographs of Bond bootcamp and more, as well as photos from Bond photographer Greg Williams (1 million followers on Instagram)

  • As the wellness trend shows little sign of receding, people are keen to learn ways they can maintain fitness and healthy eating habits – Simon educates them on exactly how to do that

  • Vast support from high profile celebrities such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston and Chris Pratt for the hardback edition

  • The hardback edition has received over 400 reviews on Amazon, the majority of which are 5*

  • Over 12,700 copies of the hardback edition have sold since publication in January 2022

  • Simon has recently been training Tom Hiddleston for the new Loki film, Golden Globe-nomiated Diego Luna for Star Wars spinoff Andor and Cameron Diaz for her upcoming action role in Back in Action

About the Author:

Simon Waterson

Simon Waterson joined the Royal Navy Commandos at sixteen and served in the special forces for seven years before embarking on a career as a fitness trainer. Over the last twenty-five years he has become the film industry's most in-demand health and fitness performance coach.

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