Nikita Parris Quotes

Actors normally go to the gym to achieve a certain kind of fitness for a role but when you start playing a sport, then you realise that being athletically fit is a very different kind of fitness.

I can run a good few miles. I box a little.

Once or twice a week, I try to do some kind of boxing. I'm hitting the bags and jumping rope - all that stuff.

In order to stay healthy, recover quickly, and continue building strength and agility, I've combined different types of low-impact sports circuit exercises to maximize and expand my abilities.

I'm really into boxing - I have a personal boxing trainer in New York.

I ran into a couple of guys who were boxers. They talked me into working out at their gym. I became obsessed with boxing and the idea of becoming a champion.

If you think you're in shape, try boxing. You'll discover that you are not. It's the most physically challenging thing I've ever attempted, but I love it and I want to keep up some of the training.

It is very important to me to maintain a consistent workout regimen during the season. The Bulls staff does a great job with providing me with a weekly workout, and these kept me energized throughout my rookie season. In the off season, I try to increase my strength and add new dimensions to my game.

I do shadow boxing and use a heavy bag, but I don't spar with anyone.

I work extremely hard in the weight room, and also on the court to get better and make sure I keep my body in shape.

A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body.

Football shape is one thing, and then 'futbol' shape is a completely other thing. It's a whole other level of fitness that you have to work to maintain.

I box every day. I have a gym built wherever I go, so I still got my gym. Every day, I try to get in there and work out the mitts.

I've been doing a lot of strength and stretch work to get stronger.

I've always wanted to learn kick boxing.

I was doing a lot of boxing through 'Lost,' thrashing a bag at least three days a week. If I had shirtless scenes, I'd do it six days a week.

I've been boxing since I was 7 years old.

I'm not like a full athlete. But I'm definitely a boxer.

I think that for my sport, the core is the most important. I mean, really in all sports, but especially in the sport I play, I keep my core right and try and keep that up no matter what I'm doing.

Every time I am not playing, I am training harder to keep myself fit.

Running hills, I try to follow the Jerry Rice routine.

I've been boxing since I was eight, and that's a long time to take punches day after day.

And since my father started training me, he always explained to me how important footwork is and how strong your legs have to be.

I like quick and efficient circuit training.

I don't want to get too much on the football side and gain weight, so I'm as fast on the field.