Heated Rivalry Star Shares His Full-Body Workout Routine, Plans to be “Bigger, Juicier, and Thicker” For Season 2

If you aren't on the Heated Rivalry train yet, there's still time! The Canadian TV show has taken us by storm and we cannot wait for season 2. In the meantime, the actors of Heated Rivalry are keeping us fed with tons of interviews and content until production begins for the next season. Actor Hudson Williams has unveiled his lively workout plan. The focus is on building strength and endurance, which the show requires.

"Heated Rivalry," with its complex storyline, requires its actors to stay in shape. Williams portrays a character where rivalry is intense. It's demanding, and his role on screen calls for challenging workouts as well.

Williams discussed his routine. It's a blend of strength exercises and cardio. He mentioned squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. They enhance muscle strength and keep his body stable. Each workout lasts between 45 minutes and an hour, targeting every major muscle group in a single session.

Cardio plays a crucial role in his regime. The plan includes HIIT sessions. These consist of short, high-intensity workouts followed by brief rest periods. It boosts endurance and effectively burns calories.

Functional exercises are part of his training. He said these imitate scenes in "Heated Rivalry." This makes the workouts more relevant for action sequences.

Nutrition is important too. He follows a balanced diet with proteins, carbs, and healthy fats. Protein aids muscle recovery and growth, essential for demanding training.

Rest and recovery are essential too. He takes rest days to allow muscles to heal and prevent overtraining. Sleep and hydration are priorities for him.

"Getting exercise, diet, and rest just right keeps me fit," Williams told LowKickMMA.

Williams' dedication for his role highlights actors' commitment. His workout routine reveals the behind-the-scenes effort to bring characters to life. So if you're looking for a new routine in the gym, or just need more of Shane Hollander, check out his full body workout set below.

If you live under a rock and still don't know what Heated Rivalry is, let us fill you in. The Heated Rivalry TV show is adaptation of the Game Changer series hockey romance novels by Rachel Reid. Season 1 mainly follows the story of up and coming hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov going from rivals to something much more (without giving away too many spoilers). The director of the TV series is the same person that brought us Letterkenny and Shoresy (shout out Jacob Tierney, IYKYK). Interested in catching up on the hype? Watch season 1 of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max. And if you get hooked like we did and want to read the books, good luck finding them at your local bookstore as copies have been flying off the shelves.