{"id":99901,"date":"2024-05-24T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/barbie-trainer-david-higgins-shares-secrets-behind-the-casts-workouts\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:00:00","slug":"barbie-trainer-david-higgins-shares-secrets-behind-the-casts-workouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/barbie-trainer-david-higgins-shares-secrets-behind-the-casts-workouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbie Trainer David Higgins Shares Secrets Behind the Cast’s Workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Celebrity trainer David Higgins<\/strong>\u00a0is sharing how the cast of Barbie<\/em><\/a> channeled their inner Kenergy through their workouts.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the Kens trained consistently, nearly every day,\u201d Higgins, who served as the actors\u2019 personal trainer and Pilates teacher, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly<\/em><\/a>. \u201cThe focus was not only on physical appearance but also on maintaining a level of fitness that could support the intense dance sequences and action scenes required for the film.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not only did Higgins help Ryan Gosling<\/strong>, Simu Liu<\/strong>, Ncuti Gatwa<\/strong> and more of the Kens transform into Barbie<\/em>\u2019s best guys, but he also worked with \u201call the members of the cast to ensure that everyone could meet the physical demands of their roles, focusing on overall fitness and strength, tailored to the requirements of their specific characters.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to the Kens, in particular, Higgins tells Us<\/em> the actors \u201ctrained both together and in isolation\u201d based on their shooting schedules. \u201cWhen the Kens all trained together, it was more of a team-building exercise, even the producers got involved,\u201d he shares. \u201cI included a rigorous core workout every session to sculpt their physique in a way that matched the aesthetic needs of Ken.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe Barbie movie is fast approaching \u2014 but titular star Margot Robbie didn\u2019t know if it would ever come to fruition.\u00a0 \u201cI was very scared it was going to be a no. At the time this was such a terrifying thing to take on. People were like,\u00a0You\u2019re going to do what?\u201d Robbie told Vogue in [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Higgins\u2019 workouts consisted of \u201cvarious forms of cardio\u201d to \u201cbuild muscle and achieve definition\u201d and included \u201cPilates-based core exercises [and] traditional weight training movements, enhancing both strength and flexibility.\u201d He adds: \u201cThese exercises were crucial in shaping their physique to mirror the iconic Ken doll.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to creating the cast\u2019s workouts, Higgins also helped the actors maintain good nutrition. \u201cWhile the nutritional program was needed to be strict to maintain that iconic Ken physique, I believe in balance,\u201d he explains. \u201cAllowing for occasional indulgences helps keep morale high and makes the strict training schedule more sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to the trainer, \u201cGreat results come down to a meticulously planned diet and workout regime,\u201d not just genetics. \u201cI make sure my clients focus on a whole-foods diet and cut out processed items, alongside a tailored workout plan that emphasizes core strength and flexibility,\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>See Ryan Gosling’s Hotness Evolution<\/span><\/a>
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\n\t\t\tRyan Gosling has come a long way since his days as a Mouseketeer on Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera. As he celebrates his 34th birthday, take a look at how he went from boyishly charming child star to one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men.\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For those looking to start their fitness journey and build a \u201csustainable routine,\u201d Higgins tells Us<\/em> it\u2019s best to \u201cstart with understanding the importance of core strength and integrating it into your workouts from the beginning\u201d and to \u201cfocus on form and alignment to prevent injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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