Fans say Mark Wahlberg is the “warrior” for post-Christmas stunts

Mark Wahlberg gave fans a glimpse of his impressive physique on Instagram early Thursday morning, Dec. 26, after celebrating Christmas with his family the day before.

The Ted star didn’t miss a beat as he shared his commitment to fitness after also kicking off Christmas morning with an intense workout before diving into the festive festivities.

Known for his longtime commitment to morning workouts, Mark Wahlberg has often been outspoken about the critical role of fitness in maintaining overall health and longevity.

Sporting navy shorts and showing off his chiseled six-pack abs, the actor delivered his message with unwavering determination. “4am, rain or shine. It’s raining outside — we’re still going to take a dip,” Wahlberg said in the video, taken just after he stepped out of the locker room shower.

“Nothing like a cold dip in the rain. @thecoldlife @municipal. 4am in the club,” Wahlberg wrote in the accompanying caption.

This Christmas, the ‘Parents Stu’ actor celebrated the holiday surrounded by his loved ones, including wife Rhea Durham and their four children: Ella, 21, Michael, 18, Brendan, 16, and Grace, 14.

“This is how we do it, warrior status,” wrote another.

“Four o’clock in the morning despite having Christmas dinner last night, props to you,” said a third, while someone else chimed in, “I love how he doesn’t care, he’s just pumping their arms.”

Last year, the “At Home Dad” actor spoke with People magazine about how his gym schedule has changed over the years.

“I’m starting to realize that I’m 51 and I need to stay in my own lane and know that I don’t have to try to outdo everybody or outwork everybody,” he told the publication. “I just have to push myself a little bit more and keep just trying to drag this beautiful life out as long as I can.”

Wahlberg revealed that he’s “achieving more results” with his renewed approach to fitness, and highlighted the “smart tips” he now follows during each workout to maximize his efforts.

“I target muscle groups. I don’t need to lift as heavy, but I need to have better form, hold longer and squeeze longer,” he added. “I wish I had listened to the people who were trying to tell me these things and give me this advice 20 years ago.”

Part of what fuels Wahlberg’s dedication to training is the need to stay in top shape for his movie roles.

“It’s defined what I’ve done and how I’ve approached the next four or five months every year for the last 20-plus years,” he said. People. “I mean, I went from 215 pounds to 137 pounds, which is a lot.”

In addition to training for film roles, Wahlberg shares that the motivation he provides to others is another key factor that keeps him committed to his fitness journey.

“I’ve gotten to the point where I’m just focused on being able to get up and conquer my day as a dad and a businessman,” Wahlberg later told the magazine. “I’m just motivated to keep trying to inspire people and use the talents and gifts I’ve been given for whatever specific reason those gifts were given to me.”

“So obviously my faith, my family and my fitness is what it all revolves around,” the “We Own The Night” actor added. “I’m just trying to train smarter.”