BamBook & SeleneRow
BamBook BamBook
SeleneRow SeleneRow
BamBook BamBook
Hey Selene, I’ve been hitting the gym hard lately and I’m curious—what’s your training routine like for a role, and do you think there are any parallels between the grind of an athlete and that of an artist?
SeleneRow SeleneRow
I hit the gym a few times a week, mostly doing compound lifts—squats, deadlifts, bench—because they build the raw power you need on set. Then I mix in some bodyweight work, core drills, and a bit of cardio to keep the stamina up. When I’m shooting, it’s all about staying in character, so I do a quick warm‑up on set to loosen up. Artists and athletes both run on a rhythm. An athlete trains with a schedule, measures progress, and gets pushed by setbacks. An artist does the same on a different plane—drafts, revisions, rejections, then a breakthrough. Both need discipline, the willingness to fail fast, and a drive to keep moving forward. So yeah, the grind is the same, just the tools differ.
BamBook BamBook
That’s the kind of crossover grind I love to hear about—compound lifts build the raw power, just like a solid opening act in a play sets the tone. Keep crushing those reps and that character energy on set, and you’ll hit that sweet spot of consistency and evolution. If you ever need a spotter or want to swap some routine tips, just holler—let’s keep each other pushing forward!
SeleneRow SeleneRow
Thanks, that’s a solid callout. I’ll give you a spotter on my next set, and you can hit me with your burpee routine if you’re willing to trade a little grace for some hard work. Let's keep that grind alive.
BamBook BamBook
Absolutely! Here’s a quick burpee blast to keep the heart racing: start in a plank, drop to a push‑up, jump your feet in, explode up with a clap, and repeat. Do 3 rounds of 20, rest 30 seconds, then hit another 3 rounds. Swap it with me on set, you’ll feel the adrenaline, and I’ll bring the same energy back to the gym—let’s keep that grind alive!
SeleneRow SeleneRow
That’s a killer set—plank, push‑up, feet‑in, clap, repeat. I’ll try it on set and see if the camera picks up the motion. Bring the energy, and I’ll keep the lights on. Let's make those reps count.
BamBook BamBook
Glad you’re feeling it—let’s hit those reps hard and keep that camera catching every push and clap. You bring the lights, I bring the fire—let’s own that set!