Jennifer Garner has taken social media by storm, revealing the rigorous workouts that helped her achieve the enviable physique for her return as Elektra in the blockbuster hit, Deadpool & Wolverine. The 52-year-old actress, who delighted fans by reprising her role as the iconic superhero, shared an inspiring montage of her intense gym sessions with her 16.4 million followers on Instagram.
"Before taking on the role, I was fit, but not @marvel fit," Jennifer captioned her post. The mother-of-three, whose ex-husband is Ben Affleck, humorously added, "Other than trying to convince my kids’ preschool buddies that I was secretly a ninja, I hadn’t picked up Elektra’s sais since 2004." Jennifer’s workout regimen was nothing short of extraordinary.
It included boxing three times a week, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and Peloton rides. She described the moment when the idea of her cameo was first sparked, crediting Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds' unique artistic synergy. "They gave each other this look they have that can communicate an idea, 20 pages of dialogue, nuclear codes," she quipped.
To prepare for her role, Jennifer teamed up with her best friend and original stunt double, Shauna Duggins. "We amped up our training, led by @bethjnicely at @thelimitfit: 1x/day, plus whatever homework she assigned for a second workout," she explained. Her fitness routine was comprehensive, including "boxing 3x/week with @flvcothefuture from @matchroomxchurchillgym.
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