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dehydration is becoming more mentioned as part of the efforts of actors in
Hollywood to get a decent figure superhero. Considering that these individuals have to show an almost “divine” aspect, in the most literal sense of the word, a job is required that not only requires hours of training in the gym, but other types of processes that give a really difficult physical aspect to get, and they are not highly recommended.
Dehydration, the Hollywood formula
In general, dehydration is a process that has become accustomed in the world of bodybuilding , which consists of removing as much water as possible from the system, to make all the muscles appear more prominent. The process allows the person to lose a few kilos, getting rid of the water that is between the skin and the muscle, to give this appearance. This has been adopted by movie studios, using it to give actors a more impressive physique.
Hugh Jackman , who played Wolverine for many years, underwent this process to film Logan in 2016 and explained: “First you drink a lot of water for a week, reaching up to 10 liters a day, then you stop 30 hours before filming, and then you just pee, because your body gets used to it. Then after all the water goes away, and then you eat some things that can take water from the inside, and… it's not very fun, but the results are very good ”. The actor, who has shared fitness tips, also appropriately highlights: "Don't try it at home."
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The process really seems to be very complex, and in fact Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man for Marvel , shared his experience on Instagram, where he explained that he was trying the process: "It's to see you in better shape than you really are." The actor also explained that he had to drink 8 liters of water for 4 days , and the process of removing water and added, “It's really bad for you, so don't try it at home.” Although he hasn't talked about it recently. , he may have tried again for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Henry Cavill , who plays Superman and, in addition to having a brutal routine, underwent the dehydration process for The Witcher , also did not describe it as a positive experience, even pointing out that it is worse than a diet. "That's the worst. The diet is difficult and you are hungry, but when you are dehydrating for three days, you get to the point on the last day where you can smell water nearby. The actor clarified that during dehydration he could consume water, but In a very limited way, the process is mainly for the scenes where the actors appear shirtless, so it is not for the entire filming.
The reason why none of the actors recommends this is due to the damage that is being done to the body, first to the kidneys to overwork, accustoming them to a specific routine. Likewise, multiple studies indicate that dehydration in general has serious consequences for the intracellular protein structure, and the same function of the cells in the muscles, which can lead to different things, such as cramps or pains in the body.
What's interesting, on the other hand, is the lengths Hollywood has gone to to establish a broader level of what we consider to be a perfect physique. Although he imagined that everything was the result of hours of training, the studies take him to the limit with a risky and difficult procedure for the actors (who must agree to undergo it) to achieve the desired appearance. And whereas before it could be difficult to find someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger, now it can be built with a lot of training and a little bit unexpected extra.
