Mark Wahlberg is taking the time period “seaside physique” to the subsequent stage.
In photographs shared completely with PEOPLE, the actor, 53, was noticed exhibiting off an ultra-muscular physique whereas vacationing on the shores of Barbados on Saturday, Dec. 21. He will be seen stress-free, mingling with locals and waiving to the digicam whereas on a stroll.
One of many pics reveals The Fighter star toweling off after a dip within the water.
One other options him rising from the ocean in aviators, chiseled shoulders and biceps on full show.
Yet one more showcases the Arthur the King actor in a navy blue baseball cap, matching T-shirt and sun shades as he walks previous some reclining seaside chairs.
Whereas it’s unclear whether or not Wahlberg is sustaining peak bodily situation for a particular position, the actor has beforehand been candid concerning the significance of bodily health in life — particularly because it pertains to longevity.
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“Earlier than, it was about aesthetics when making an attempt to get in form,” the actor instructed PEOPLE completely in 2023. “Now, I need to reside a very long time.”
“I encourage everyone, even for those who simply work out for 10 minutes, you are going to really feel higher. We’re all very lucky and blessed. You need to reside so long as doable. You need to have the ability to transfer, and definitely, you bought to do it,” he added.
Earlier that very same 12 months, the Wahlburgers cofounder completely instructed PEOPLE that he has admittedly been compelled to regulate his exercises with age.
“I am beginning to notice that I am 51 years previous. I want to remain in my lane and know that I haven’t got to attempt to out-lift everyone or outwork everyone,” he mentioned. “I simply should push myself a bit of bit extra and proceed to only attempt to drag this stunning life out so long as I can.”
Getting particular, he shared, “I goal muscle teams. I haven’t got to raise as heavy, however I’ve to have higher kind, an extended maintain and an extended squeeze,” including, “I simply want I’d’ve listened to the individuals who had been making an attempt to inform me this stuff and provides me this sort of recommendation 20 years in the past.”
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The Boston-born motion star additionally admitted that being an actor and reworking his physique for various roles undoubtedly impacts his life and total routines.
“It has type of dictated what I have been doing and the way I’ve approached the upcoming 4 or 5 months [of life] yearly for the final 20-some-odd years,” he mentioned, noting, “I imply, I’ve fluctuated my weight from 215 lbs. to 137 lbs., which is fairly excessive.” (Wahlberg placed on 30 lbs. for 2022’s Father Stu, revealing that he most likely wouldn’t do it once more as “It took fairly a toll on me.”).