Bono tour exercise regime?

U2FanPeter · 01-28-2006, 07:40 AM

He was jogging and visiting gyms during the 2001 tour. Did he keep this up on the 2004/5/6 tour?

southpaw_gil · 01-28-2006, 08:50 AM

There was an interview with Bono in the People of the Year edition of Time magazine and he said he has some back problems and has been unable to workout / exercise. I don't know how long he has had the back problem. He said this is why he is overweight. Is his weight gain noticeable to other fans? He does not look overweight to me but I'm a guy and really don't notice that kind of stuff.

U2FanPeter · 01-28-2006, 09:11 AM

I was wondering about the "age+shape=good vocals" algaebra.

JCOSTER · 01-28-2006, 09:43 AM

Hey, I had a chance to see Bono up close in November @ MSG.
I think he looked awsome and ofcourse I was in hysterics and almost fainted. The girl next to me ask me if I needed some water! So, I am rather biased. I don't think he is necessarily overweight but, He is not as thin as he used to be. I don't think he worked out as much but he was still full of voice and energy!

Liesje · 01-28-2006, 02:49 PM

He's not really overweight, just has somewhat of a gut compared to the rest of his body. His arms and legs are really thin. Compared to the last tour though, I don't think he's any heavier. The most noticable different for me was between different legs of this tour. I think he used ot swim a lot (at least during Pop). Maybe that would be less stressful on the back? I can relate, I had a pinched nerve in my lower back for 1 and a half gymnastics seasons and some days even breathing was torture. With back injuries, it seems like the easiest stuff is always the most painful. I had a bit of a flairup recently and could do all my tricks, but just jumping up and down hurt more than anything.

Diane L · 01-28-2006, 04:49 PM

I've read that all of the guys jogged and worked out at various health clubs while on the road.

BonosBaby12 · 01-28-2006, 05:09 PM

I don't think Bono is overweight he's just got some extra in his middle that's all,lol. To me he still looks really good! Sure he's doing what he can since he has back problems.

Carek1230 · 01-29-2006, 05:16 AM

I thought I remember reading here somewhere that someone spotted Bono working out in one of the hotel gyms during the Vertigo tour. If he's got back problems, swimming or any kind of water aerobic activity would be the best work out for him. He doesn't seem overweight to me, but then he is middle aged and as we near that point in our lives the more active we are the better motivated and more flexible we are. He gets a good workout being out on stage......it was funny seeing he and Edge running around the stage chasing one another in Portland 12/19!

Meghan · 01-29-2006, 11:50 PM

He was seen with Adam at a gym a while back I think, and in Bono on Bono theres something about him loving to swim early in the morning, even if its been below freezing overnight. Brrrrrr, hope his pool's heated.

U2BROTHR · 01-30-2006, 08:07 AM

Rumor was he was in the gym at the Ritz in Cleveland before he came out for his meet and greet. Heck a little belly sometimes helps with the diaphragm when pushing those notes out. I know....I have a belly

Catlady · 01-30-2006, 04:34 PM

He's just got a bit of a stomach...not much. But I though it did look like he had gained a bit beween Spring and Fall of '05. Bear in mind, he's not tall, so even being up about five pounds is noticeable right away on someone with his frame...

More of him to love, as far as I am concerned...

bratty_cat · 01-30-2006, 06:52 PM

He and the rest of the band were spotted working out at Sports Club/LA (San Francisco) on 11/8. I just read it in the paper a couple of days ago (piece was about different celebs seen working out there).

He looked a bit bulkier on the Fall leg (vs. Spring) but I think that's probably due to his after-show exercise routine (ie fill glass, raise to mouth, repeat). Those alcohol carbs will get you every time!

dsmith2904 · 01-30-2006, 07:11 PM

Like Springsteen said, Bono is built like a rugby player. I know that square build very well (giant calves, huge hands, etc) very well. He must somehow be a relative.

One of the guys has a personal trainer because the guy did an interview a while back but wouldn't say who he worked with (http://forum.interference.com/showth...hreadid=134591). I think it might be Larry or Adam. Edge seems like the yoga type.

pepokiss · 01-30-2006, 07:36 PM

on his spare time, Bono dresses as a woman and plays a Nanny.... preferently in San Francisco

doing that, he works out by doing hard work and also practices guitar

kafrun · 01-30-2006, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pepokiss
on his spare time, Bono dresses as a woman and plays a Nanny.... preferently in San Francisco

doing that, he works out by doing hard work and also practices guitar

omfg, Bono?!

scottyT · 01-30-2006, 10:47 PM

hahaha, they could all use a little track and field.

U2FanPeter · 01-30-2006, 11:18 PM

I thought I saw some footage of Bono exercising his stomach via singing "head & shoulders, knees and toes."

u2fp

Carmelu2fan · 01-31-2006, 02:23 PM

Touring, running around the stage, shagging, dancing saving the world- that is a good enough work out..IMO Bono looks good with his little belly

starsgoblue · 01-31-2006, 08:58 PM

I actually got in a heated discussion about his 'paunch' with a customer at work.

From what I've seen up close & personal I think he is gorgeous as ever. *retreats to PLEBA*

AtomicBono · 01-31-2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Catlady
Bear in mind, he's not tall, so even being up about five pounds is noticeable right away on someone with his frame...

I have the same problem

I'm 5'1" so yeah

Bono definitely has a bit of a belly but he's not fat

he's never been ripped, either. Larry's always had the most fit body really but I

Bono and his sexy moobs

01-28-2006, 07:40 AM	#1
U2FanPeter Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 4,591 Local Time: 11:37 AM	Bono tour exercise regime? He was jogging and visiting gyms during the 2001 tour. Did he keep this up on the 2004/5/6 tour? __________________

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southpaw_gil The Fly Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 120 Local Time: 06:37 AM	There was an interview with Bono in the People of the Year edition of Time magazine and he said he has some back problems and has been unable to workout / exercise. I don't know how long he has had the back problem. He said this is why he is overweight. Is his weight gain noticeable to other fans? He does not look overweight to me but I'm a guy and really don't notice that kind of stuff. __________________

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01-28-2006, 09:11 AM	#3
U2FanPeter Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 4,591 Local Time: 11:37 AM	I was wondering about the "age+shape=good vocals" algaebra.

01-28-2006, 09:43 AM	#4
JCOSTER ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: It's a very, very mad world. Posts: 14,971 Local Time: 06:37 AM	Hey, I had a chance to see Bono up close in November @ MSG. I think he looked awsome and ofcourse I was in hysterics and almost fainted. The girl next to me ask me if I needed some water! So, I am rather biased. I don't think he is necessarily overweight but, He is not as thin as he used to be. I don't think he worked out as much but he was still full of voice and energy!

01-28-2006, 02:49 PM	#5
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 07:37 AM	He's not really overweight, just has somewhat of a gut compared to the rest of his body. His arms and legs are really thin. Compared to the last tour though, I don't think he's any heavier. The most noticable different for me was between different legs of this tour. I think he used ot swim a lot (at least during Pop). Maybe that would be less stressful on the back? I can relate, I had a pinched nerve in my lower back for 1 and a half gymnastics seasons and some days even breathing was torture. With back injuries, it seems like the easiest stuff is always the most painful. I had a bit of a flairup recently and could do all my tricks, but just jumping up and down hurt more than anything.

01-28-2006, 04:49 PM	#6
Diane L Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Freaked out in a Moonage Daydream, oh yeah! Posts: 8,864 Local Time: 07:37 AM	I've read that all of the guys jogged and worked out at various health clubs while on the road.

01-28-2006, 05:09 PM	#7
BonosBaby12 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Coast girl living in Chi-Town Posts: 14,889 Local Time: 05:37 AM	I don't think Bono is overweight he's just got some extra in his middle that's all,lol. To me he still looks really good! Sure he's doing what he can since he has back problems.

01-29-2006, 05:16 AM	#8
Carek1230 Blue Crack Overdose Get me off the internetz! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wishing I was somewhere else.... Posts: 125,592 Local Time: 04:37 AM	I thought I remember reading here somewhere that someone spotted Bono working out in one of the hotel gyms during the Vertigo tour. If he's got back problems, swimming or any kind of water aerobic activity would be the best work out for him. He doesn't seem overweight to me, but then he is middle aged and as we near that point in our lives the more active we are the better motivated and more flexible we are. He gets a good workout being out on stage......it was funny seeing he and Edge running around the stage chasing one another in Portland 12/19!

01-29-2006, 11:50 PM	#9
Meghan Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A scatter of light Posts: 1,489 Local Time: 09:37 PM	He was seen with Adam at a gym a while back I think, and in Bono on Bono theres something about him loving to swim early in the morning, even if its been below freezing overnight. Brrrrrr, hope his pool's heated.

01-30-2006, 04:34 PM	#11
Catlady War Child Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 558 Local Time: 06:37 AM	He's just got a bit of a stomach...not much. But I though it did look like he had gained a bit beween Spring and Fall of '05. Bear in mind, he's not tall, so even being up about five pounds is noticeable right away on someone with his frame... More of him to love, as far as I am concerned...

01-30-2006, 06:52 PM	#12
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 708 Local Time: 11:37 AM	He and the rest of the band were spotted working out at Sports Club/LA (San Francisco) on 11/8. I just read it in the paper a couple of days ago (piece was about different celebs seen working out there). He looked a bit bulkier on the Fall leg (vs. Spring) but I think that's probably due to his after-show exercise routine (ie fill glass, raise to mouth, repeat). Those alcohol carbs will get you every time!

01-30-2006, 07:11 PM	#13
dsmith2904 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Just keep me where the light is Posts: 12,290 Local Time: 04:37 AM	Like Springsteen said, Bono is built like a rugby player. I know that square build very well (giant calves, huge hands, etc) very well. He must somehow be a relative. One of the guys has a personal trainer because the guy did an interview a while back but wouldn't say who he worked with (http://forum.interference.com/showth...hreadid=134591). I think it might be Larry or Adam. Edge seems like the yoga type.

01-30-2006, 07:36 PM	#14
pepokiss Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 7,982 Local Time: 07:37 AM	on his spare time, Bono dresses as a woman and plays a Nanny.... preferently in San Francisco doing that, he works out by doing hard work and also practices guitar

01-30-2006, 10:47 PM	#16
scottyT Refugee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: philly. Posts: 1,089 Local Time: 06:37 AM	hahaha, they could all use a little track and field.

01-30-2006, 11:18 PM	#17
U2FanPeter Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 4,591 Local Time: 11:37 AM	I thought I saw some footage of Bono exercising his stomach via singing "head & shoulders, knees and toes." u2fp

01-31-2006, 02:23 PM	#18
Carmelu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LOST Posts: 8,295 Local Time: 06:37 AM	Touring, running around the stage, shagging, dancing saving the world- that is a good enough work out..IMO Bono looks good with his little belly

01-31-2006, 08:58 PM	#19
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 06:37 AM	I actually got in a heated discussion about his 'paunch' with a customer at work. From what I've seen up close & personal I think he is gorgeous as ever. retreats to PLEBA