While the role of Wolverine has earned Hugh Jackman millions of dollars and countless fans, the intense preparation for the role has always called future performances into question. So, it was inspiring to see an Instagram post by Jackman\u2019s trainer, Beth Lewis, detailing his continued desire to duke it out in the gym, and the impressive VO2 max score that the now 55-year-old obtained along the way.<\/p>\n
Many people, including Jackman himself, felt that the star had retired his claws after 2017\u2019s critically acclaimed Logan. \u201cWhen people would ask me [to reprise the role], including Ryan, every five seconds, I was like: I\u2019m done,\u201d he told The Guardian last year<\/a>. But Jackman was convinced to return when he realized how much fun he would have on a Deadpool movie: \u201cI just wanted to do it and I felt it in my gut.\u201d Plus, he says: \u201cI get to punch the sh** out of Ryan Reynolds every day.\u201d<\/p>\n Having played Wolverine since X-Men<\/em> back in 2000, Jackman knew that such fun would also come with hard work, but it appears that he prepped for the movie with his trademark gusto and wowed his trainer, Beth Lewis with his efforts. \u201cNot only did Hugh get jacked\u2026 he also got super strong, stayed healthy for performance, and achieved a VO2 max of 59 ml\/min\/kg,\u201d shared the coach via an Instagram post on August 16, 2024.<\/p>\n