Scarlett Johansson has an impressive workout routine. Her longtime trainer Eric Johnson, co-founder of Homage Fitness, started training her in 2016 after they met on the set of Ghost in the Shell.
It’s no surprise that Scarlett is so strong, but how does she stay so fit? And what does Johnson do for her so she’s always ready for an action movie?
Here Johnson shares with WH how he keeps Scarlett strong, relaxed and ready for the big scenes.
Contents
- 1 1. Scarlett Johansson Workouts
- 2 2. Scarlett Johansson fitness goals are based on performance, not looks
- 3 3. Scarlett starts most days in the gym, even when she’s shooting
- 4 4. Her training varies according to her role
- 5 5. Nutrition is a key part of Scarlett’s programme
- 6 6. Her sleep quality and stress levels are monitored
1. Scarlett Johansson Workouts
According to Johnson, variety is key. He puts Scarlett through many different types of workouts and picks the best parts from each one. In his words, the method is a mix of ‘athletic performance, foundational strength training, functional hypertrophy, and metabolic work’.
‘Hypertrophy’ refers to workouts that grow new muscle tissue, while ‘metabolic work’ involves challenging exercises that tire the body out quickly. ‘I like to mix together different elements from Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, kettlebells, bodybuilding, bodyweight, yoga, and conditioning work,’ Johnson says.
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2. Scarlett Johansson fitness goals are based on performance, not looks
Fitness goals are a lot of fun to achieve, but they need to be flexible to take everything into account. According to Johnson, he and Scarlett have found that performance-based goals are the best way to succeed. ‘Our training approach is dynamic and completely adapts to her body condition,’ he says. ‘Whether it’s an upcoming stunt or a gym-specific challenge like the pistol squat, we’re more successful when we hit performance-based goals.’
3. Scarlett starts most days in the gym, even when she’s shooting
Scarlett believes in working hard and starts almost every day in the gym. ‘When we’re shooting, we’re in the gym in the morning, but that doesn’t mean we go full force every workout. We follow a daily undulating periodisation programme where the intensity varies,’ says Johnson.
4. Her training varies according to her role
Scarlett often plays physically challenging roles. Johnson’s job is to ensure her body is able to function, thrive and avoid injury under pressure. ‘We want her body to be able to handle the demand that will be put on it,’ he says. ‘It’s not a whole scene in one take, but multiple takes.’
5. Nutrition is a key part of Scarlett’s programme
Johnson says Scarlett must get enough protein, and high-quality carbohydrates and fats. ‘Nutrition is very important for recovery. A good programme doesn’t work unless Scarlett gets the right amount of nutrition to go through recovery.’
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6. Her sleep quality and stress levels are monitored
Johnson believes that stress management is very important. ‘We can incorporate certain strategies that help our clients get into a more relaxed state. This can include going for a walk, massage, breathing techniques, sauna or cold water immersion. Sleep quality is also extremely important.’