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There are many tests you can take or adopt to check your fitness level, and a fast mile is one of the simplest.

On June 11, the Instagram account of Men’s Health Australia shared a list of 5 celebrities, including Tom Cruise and Mark Zuckerberg, who took this test to challenge their aerobic readiness.

The post said, “Running a mile is one of the simplest tests of fitness. It’s long enough to challenge your aerobic engine, but short enough to demand genuine speed. How do the rich and famous stack up when it comes to four laps of the track? And how do you compare?”.

It’s time to look at their miles and timing.

Tom Cruise: 6:46

Tom Cruise, the actor in the Impossible series, is known for his chase scenes in the films. Though no official record has been published so far, online claims suggest the actor’s timing is 6:46.

According to Men’s Health, while speaking to Entertainment Tonight for his movie “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” he said, “I work seven days a week. I live on movie sets and editing rooms, and that’s been my life. I just finished another movie. I have four other movies that we’re lining up. I look at a body kind of like a car… I have to take care of it.”

His renowned speed came from his action-hero fitness routines, functional movements, and explosive sprinting.

Harry Styles: 5:13

According to Thibo David, the trainer, Styles, the singer, can run 5:13 miles. Apart from that, according to Men’s Health, Styles has also completed a marathon in 2:59:13.

The secret behind his fitness lies in his planned training. His training routine includes:

  • Warm-up through jogging and squats
  • Strength training through glute bridges, single-leg squats, banded knee raises, kettlebell clean and press, and clamshells
  • Conditioning through burpees, alternating-arm kettlebell cleans, D-ball or sandbag over the shoulder, max-effort SkiErg, and fast run or treadmill sprint
  • Core work through planks and a roller.

Kevin Hart: 6:27

The American actor and comedian Kevin Hart is a big fan of running. He has participated in several events, including 5Ks and the New York City Marathon. His best reported time is 6:27 in a 5K.

In addition to running, he followed an intense training routine to stay active and fit. According to Men’s Health, his weekly training routine looked like:

  • Monday: Lower body
  • Tuesday: Rest
  • Wednesday: Chest
  • Thursday: Back
  • Friday: Full-body
  • Saturday: Full-body
  • Sunday: Light cardio and active recovery

Mark Zuckerberg: 5:53

Last but not least, on the list is Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a recreational runner whose best time, 5:53, is surprisingly impressive, according to Runner’s World, from his 2016 ‘Year of Running’ challenge.

His training routine includes:

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Functional strength
  • Mixed martial arts
  • Cardio.

Michael Jordan: 5:22

Jordan’s 5:22 mile time is considered one of the best 5 celebrity fitness stats. Jordan’s time was first cited by Sports Illustrated in 1986 during the Chicago Bulls training camp.

During Jordan’s peak, he followed an intense training regimen and a variety of workout approaches. For instance, his speed and conditioning were primarily developed through his “breakfast club” workout, where Jordan’s day started at 5 a.m, and right after that, he began weightlifting, basketball-specific drills, or plyometrics.

This article first appeared on BodyBuildingBros and was syndicated with permission.

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