Top Tips from the Trainer of Superheroes

“Come up with a system where people don’t feel like they’re failing as soon as they make a mistake,” Magnus says. “Look at training from a much more holistic perspective.”

He encourages being open to learning new things and seeking out discomfort so you can grow. “Look at three things,” Magnus recommends. “One, what do I like to do? No. 2, what does my body need? No. 3, what do I want to master or get better at? That should create your weekly programming.”

You already know, and Magnus will remind you, that there are absolutely no life shortcuts to being the superhero of your own life.

“Just know that you shouldn’t even talk about nutrition and training in the same sentence,” Magnus says. “You need to get on top of your nutrition and on top of your training both in a balanced way.

In this conversation, you’ll find out how much time to spend on your workouts (not as much as you think). “What doesn’t happen in the first hour will not happen in the second,” he says frequently. Even for superheroes.

And then there’s sleep. Magnus knows firsthand that sleep stresses people out (yes, even celebrities) when they aren’t getting enough of it. Sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus suggests a one-hour pre-bedtime routine of three distinct 20-minute segments that anyone can do.

• Learn more about Magnus Lygdbäck’s journey from hockey player to celebrity trainer.
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