ALAN RICHTSON Shares the Difficulty of Maintaining the REACHER Physique Heading Into S2 

"There's a lot of love in meeting ourselves where we are." A terrific actor and great guy.

I’m happy for this dude. He obviously works hard and i always liked him as Arthur on Smallville.

Alan got the characteristics, the personality, the humor, the PHYSIQUE. I'm excited for future Reacher episodes.

Just watched episode 5, you can tell the muscle is hampering Alan’s movement. There were a couple running scenes that looked rough!

The more I hear from Alan Ritchson, the more I like him. Seems like a solid, down to Earth dude.

Fantastic actor and person! Hope to see him in some major films soon! Loving reacher! Really appreciate all the hours and work he puts into the roll what are pro!

man Thad Castle has come such a long way. congrats brother

The army recommends 160-170lbs as ideal weight for their demands (combat, fighting, running etc.) so for Alan to be doing similar movements/training for the role of Reacher at 240lbs is just astonishing, must really take its tole!

I love this dude, he's the perfect casting for reacher. That being said, he's on gear. Let's just be real.

Great interview. Great shows, both Inside You and Reacher. I don't know if you ever read these comments Michael (I hope you do.), because ears perked up when he talked about running sprints and getting winded so easily. The first thought that came to mind was how he was breathing. Also because of his comment about never feeling like he's got enough lung capacity. He might want to check the book Breath, by Jeff Nestor. It's been a life changer for me and the clients I work with. Most people breath through their mouths. Especially when doing something physically taxing like sprinting. We were actually designed to breathe through our noses most of the time. Even when sprinting. When we do, we use our diaphragm to breath, opening up our ribcage and bringing air down into the bottom of our lungs. Two-thirds of the oxygen exchange happens in the lower third of our lungs. When you breathe through your mouth your upper chest is expanding and your shoulders are rising. So, you don't get the air to the bottom of your lungs like you need to. Granted with an activity like sprinting or any short-term high intensity exercise, it is more important to breath through your nose during recovery. It's also important to try and breath through your nose as long as possible through your nose during the activity. I recommend the book to anyone. It can make a dramatic impact on your health, and physical capacity.

Alan really is an inspiration and great role model. He's also extremely honest about the struggles he's had to work through in his own life. Glad to see him happy and successful.

He’s amazing. I’m a huge Reacher fan and it’s awesome that someone can be so dedicated to physical perfection the way he obviously is, but I’d remain a fan if he weren’t so physically built because he’s a great actor and a hell of a guy. He’s the kind of dude anyone would want to be friends with, and his Christian faith just adds icing to the cake that he’s got a great moral compass. Truly admirable.

I completely understand. I used to have to workout everyday as a Combat Search and Rescue guy on HH-60 Helicopters. I was 230lbs ripped. I have had 8 hip surgeries, 4 shoulder surgeries, 2 wrist surgeries, knee and foot surgeries. I am 51 years old now and just try to maintain, I am a 100% disabled combat vet now. i still walk 3 to 5 miles a day with a 40 lb rough sack, 250 push ups a day and 250 sit ups a day. That is about it. I did 26 years active duty as a weapons specialist in Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

The amount detail they put into season 2 is amazing. Alan is sooo good. He's REACHER.

These thoughts about self compassion while pursuing ambition is where I am right now. And I am thinking about all aspects of taking care of myself, not just physically. Freedom, and self care.

So awesome ya’ll still keep in touch after all these years. He already had Kristin Kreuk on the show. He needs to pull some sting and get you and Tom Welling on board.

I just love this guy. Would love to see more of him on screen.

This guy is a rock, could listen to him forever. Finally he gets the attention he deserves.

Alan Ritchson is AWESOME! I wanna see him in a major motion picture franchise!

I thought he looked particularly tired and sick in the last season. Maybe the tanning didn’t help. But he didn’t look as fit and energised as in the previous season. I don’t see a need for him to get better than he already was. Reacher’s size is also mostly symbolic. He is this guy who everyone notices, he has a big character and he is extremely principled. The opposite of a “little man”.

I spent almost 3 decades in the military. A civilian friend of mine was super jazzed as I invited him to a party with some friends of mine who were in Special Operations. My friend has been a mega fan since childhood. It blew his mind when he showed up and we were already chilling by the BBQ and not one of the 8 of us weighed over 160 lbs. or was over 5’10. Books and movies are so wrong. Muscle bound big people are almost handicapped. They don’t have flexibility. They don’t have endurance. They can’t even tread water most of the time. Size is a disadvantage. Your nerds that are in shape are the bulk of the Operators.

Here’s the thing…Reacher never had to exercise or watch his diet; his lifestyle and genetics kept him lean enough. He was big (a few inches taller btw) but not gym big plus a lot more scars of course. Closer to natural build I think of Jason Mamoa when he’s not primed for movies. Doesn’t lift weights, but surfs and climbs etx. Still…kinda like this guy.

What a great guy, my new favouriye actor.

particularly love the honesty nomsayin

He can chill on the body building, bro already looked incredible and realistic in season 1

Just started season one a week ago. Already up to date. Excellent show. Really great

Alan Ritchson is great. I wish the world recognized it sooner so we could have had more of him on film and in better roles. Once hollywood saw him in smallville+BMS they should have recognized that this guy is unstoppable.

Dexascan is for bone density to measure risk for osteoporosis, among other things.

Salute to all the chickens who gave their lives to Alan's 4000 calories daily intake.

Every actor with very physical roles can confirm the effort has a time limit. Not necessarily due to age alone but the fact that at a certain point they have to choose between being a bodybuilder or acting. The time and effort to keep a superhero type body is huge.

ALAN IS ONE OF MOST BEAUTIFUL HUMANS I HAVE EVER SEEN AND HEARD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah I feel you bro. Since I put on a lot of mass my cardio is so bad compared to before.

He is so right about the moving of all the weight on the body it does take a toll.

Hugh Jackman had mentioned this with his role with Wolverine saying he would have never gone to the extremes if he hadn't taken the character.

He looks massive in Season 2. It's dedication but just stay healthy.. Looking forward to Season 3..1

I got a 6 pack for about 3/4 of a year. THAT was the hardest thing I have ever done. Wake up in the morning, go run before eating. Morning looks great, afternoon you're slightly bloated. It's a game of torture! I decided after that, stay semi ripped (kind of) without torturing myself. Also being 40's isn't easy either, everything gets harder to accomplish, recovery is longer, etc.

Jason Momoa is RARELY buff or toned. He's on record saying he does not work out unless it is for a role and even then he prefers to do CARDIO or super-set stuff.. or indeed climbing. In his time off he drinks beer and parties. The comparison does not hold. Bautista... maybe. But he stopped working out as well recently. He's much leaner now.

I wanna see Alan be really successful and be in huge roles in big name movies

Great interview. He’s great as Reacher.

Wait.. did they say "maintaining"? love the show!

When I first saw him on REACHER, the first thing I thought was, *"Man, that dude could be Batman."* I think he'd be the PERFECT Batman. That would just be awesome. Dude's an amazing actor.

I gotta give props to this dude! As an athlete, the majority of my life playing football up to my 2nd year in the ncaa college football world, I understand what it's like. Although it wasn't prepped for a role in a series or movie, it was definitely a career consistently! From giving up doing normal everyday lifestyle things with myself, friends and family to focus on training, nutrition, workouts and health issues. At 6,3 245lbs consistently as a pass rusher, I had to not only maintain my strength and weight but maintain my speed and explosiveness simultaneously and it sucked lol! After college, I focused on bodybuilding and there I found myself reaching a 264lb physic and the strongest I'd ever been but with substantial physical recessions! I couldn't sleep well and certain body limbs went to sleep and ached more often than not. I got winded extremely easy and keeping my cholesterol and BP normal was equally as hard as the training. So, at 39 now, I continue to train and do my usual cardio but I refuse to gorge myself everyday and neglect a normal lifestyle and I absolutely love it!! I eat clean but I eat what I want especially on the weekends and events. I have some drinks with my friends and family now and instead of dedicating the majority of my life to the gym, I spend about 2 hours a day 5 days a week lifting and cardio in that time frame. My physic isn't as unnatural or intimidating as it has been most of my life but I'm maintaining a 230lb, 14% body fat dad bod very easily lol! I've learnt to enjoy life everyday, especially with friends and family and if can gain a few pounds, I can always lose a few pounds afterwards.

Honestly he would be the perfect replacement for Jason Momoa DCU's Aquaman since he and Jason worked together in Fast X and he did in fact played character before in Smallville. Man, Alan is one huge freak.

i cant beleve i saw Alan when he was doing blue mounatian state so long ago skinny guy now how a big name actor now.

He's a great human being. GOD bless Alan.

Just saying thanks to Alan for everything you've done for your viewers. Keep up the good work, fulfill your purpose, and take breaks. And your hard work really paid off. Thanks to Michael, too, for the interviews. They are more insightful and engaging than the majority. And I woke up in the middle of the night, for no discernible reason, just to face the toxicity that is the comments. "He's juiced." "He's lying." So what? He already admitted it, and told of the circumstances. And I can't believe I'm saying the obvious, but anabolic hormones themselves don't build muscle. They tell the body to build more. One still needs nutrition and discipline. So saying that he's juiced has little weight, and contributes to the toxicity. But I guess people have to scrape the bottom for the sake of being jerks, which is why Jack Reacher is such a cathartic character. Lastly, I wish there were a Vin Diesel scene saying "what would Alan Ritchson do?"

Thank you!

'I don't hit soft' - love that line. Kicka$$ and funny.

I can attest to the issue of having your body used to a certain caloric intake. I'm 6'2, was my best shape around 230, though felt better at 240 as I didn't mind a bit of fat on me. I injured my left ankle severely and was unable to walk without crutches for 8 weeks. My caloric intake didn't change and I ballooned to 280 before I was able to work out again. Maximizing your aerobic workouts helps with feeding O2 to your muscle mass...

His body was perfect in season one of Reacher. Season 2, he’s too big. Neck is too thick and so is his head. I get he’s has to look the part because of the book but more isn’t always better it’s just more. I wish this guy a lot of success and hope Reacher takes him to action hero movie star status. Just please don’t get jerky on the way up. 😂

Oh shit I meant Alan!!! Thanks for playing the part!!! You kick ass buddy!!!

Alan is dedicated to his craft, and i respect him for that. I've been a fan of his for years. Ever since i saw him in Smallville. He killed it as Aquaman, as Hawk and now as Jack Reacher. TERRANCE OUT

That is surprising. Wouldn't believe people like him would have a problem doing workouts and maintaining their size. Guess it was really hard for most of those action Hollywood stars back in the 80s and 90s, like Arnold and the cast from Predator.

When I saw him in Titans, I knew I liked him. When I saw him in Reacher, I became a fan.

He's always been in shape since bms

Rich Piana said much the same thing before he died, he said that his body fought being that big every step of the way and he thought it was really hard on his heart, saying the heart didn't care if it was 300lbs of fat or muscle, it was hard on his body

4k a day... wow! Love the Reacher thing. Not watched S2 yet... it's my next thing to watch after Top Gun 2. I know it's going to be great!

He’s very dedicated to his craft it must be a strain on his heart/body having to maintain extra weight for an acting role🙂

Though I’m enjoying Season 2, I liked the lone wolf Reacher of season 1 a lot more.

Just want to say I F'in Love Reacher excellent show. Thanks Krysten for playing the part!!! You are killer in the part (Literally)!! Oh and Michael just have to say I tell everyone about the movie "Sorority Boys" that is one of the funniest movies ever!!!!

I’m 12 stone and I work out 6 times a week 2 times a day and even I find it extremely hard to keep this thin physique. I want to get as big as Ritchson but I struggle to get the 2000 calories a day that I have now. It’s insane!

So glad you got Alan back on! He needs to be Aquaman in the new DC movies! I have heard a lot about him being the new Batman, but he is perfect for Aquaman!

Finished season 2 last night..epic ending! Lets go 2024!!

This guy is Thad Castle and I can't unsee it.

That is the one thing I find hard to suspend belief on in Reacher. How he possibly maintains that physique with his nomadic lifestyle and the way he eats. Then I tell myself I'm over thinking it and enjoy the show.

He doesn’t need to be ripped the way he is. He could add a little fat, and be less body builder type, and more NFL defensive lineman like, it would be perfectly acceptable. But, you have to respect his commitment. I love season two. Not quite up to par with season one, but still better than most shows.

I absolutely like ALAN RITCHSON as a man, actor and Reacher character!

Hi, from India...Watching Reacher now and watched you two in Smallville....you two are great actors.

I like him as an actor but he is on gear. Match great genetics and pharm you got a muscle monster. This guy would still be big without the the gear.

The hardest part isnt achieving the physique, it's maintaining it. The amount of food you have to eat is, honestly, physically sickening. It's the main reason I lost a lot of the muscle weight I gained... I just got sick of being obsessed with when my next meal is and feeling full all the time.

Alan, love your show Reacher. Have you ever thought about eating Carnivore to help with your endurance? You should look up Dr Anthony Chaffee. He’s 240, ex Professional Rugby player. He says he doesn’t get winded. It can’t hurt reaching out to him.

I know people hate on the new marvel but man do I want to see him as Hyperion. He would be a monster Hyperion

I started watching season 2 and Ritchson definitely looks bulkier this time around. There's an episode where Reacher talks about where he sleeps when he travels, cheap motels, backs of pick-up trucks, etc. But how can someone maintain that physique without spending serious time at a gym? Is this explained in the books?

My concern is he's getting too body buildery, rather than a more natural larger freak of nature as per the books.

he is Reacher but he is also THAD!

Looking Jacked bro keep it up!

Maintaining??? If anything, he looks even bigger now than he did in S1.

I would have never guessd 240lbs hes so tall would have thought at least 286 beast mode.

he seems like a nice guy

Love the show and the shapes he in

I can easily see him doing the same roles as Stallone and Arnold with the same success honestly. Another Terminator but easily a new franchise.

His physique looks a lot better in Reacher 1. He's too big now and I'm sure it effects his health

He's just drop-dead GORGEOUS!

i like ALAN RICHTSON.

He really should have just retained his physique from the first season, not get bigger. He looks bloated and like his eyes are going to pop.

Juiced.

Alan Ritchson is my new favourite actor. Dude is such a beast! The perfect Reacher.

Damn that guy look awesome

I'm not gay but he's one good looking guy.

Been there, 250+ all muscle, back in my army days. I used to run a lot like that too, and I remember a skinny dude telling me that I was "breathing wrong" as I came up a hill blowing and panting like a giant dog. Honestly, I could sprint just fine with any amount of muscle, but eventually my jump training caught up to my knee cartilage and I don't run anymore.

Respect 🫡

Lex has a podcast, Awesome !!

Football players have no issue @ 245, or more. He's not used to carrying the weight. He's probably more comfortable at 205/210. Bodybuilders do the opposite, they start cutting weight, and water, weeks before competition. They will blow up by 30lbs post show. Your average triathlete consumes 4-5,000 cal per day... and they're trim.

His new physique makes the flashbacks seem silly considering he was way smaller in season 1. He’s in great shape but it’s almost too much.

Jason Momoa is a decent rock climber. Last I heard, his highest grade was a 7a boulder. That's high end of intermediate, at best.

All I see is the blue mountain state guy. Loved that show

I read the books 15+ years ago. When Tom Cruise was Reacher, I liked the movie, but TOM CRUISE AIN'T REACHER! The casting director actually did their job with this show :D

Has anybody else noticed he’s aged like at 2-3 times the natural pace between s1 and s2. Dude is ripped, but at the same time looks haggard.

I wonder if there is any reason to bring another 'SUPERMAN' movie back? Would you think Alan Richtson aka REACHER would be a good fit?

Love REACHER!