'Jr NTR is getting stronger now', says John

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John and Amber Shumate from Florida have made Hyderabad their second home for the past eight months. To train Tollywood hero Jr NTR.

John, 54, claims that he’s been “a fitness freak” all his life. “I actually came up through a ‘corporate route’. I’m a graduate in finance and then worked in the semi-conductor industry. Later, when I wanted to do something different, I got my gym training certification done and then opened up a small training facility.”

Amber used to be a massage therapist, but after realising that clients were seeking strength training, decided to get herself a professional certificate and then dived into the fitness industry. She and John met at a grocery store, trained together and yes, fell in love.

But how did the two, from another end of the world, land up with Jr NTR? 

“We had a contact in Bollywood who was working with Jr NTR for the movie Baadshah. That contact mentioned that Jr NTR was looking for a trainer for a total ‘transformation’. Amber and I were recommended and then we got in touch with the actor over phone. He liked us and we felt he was serious about his goals. So we struck a deal and arrived here in February,” reveals John, who is absolutely impressed with the star.

“He’s easily one of the best clients we’ve ever had. He has a tremendous work ethic and he does everything we ask him to do and yes, the results are showing,” he adds.

So, what’s a day like with Jr NTR? “We workout six days a week with one rest day. The workouts start at 6.30 am for an hour,” says John.

Amber explain-ed the diet: “Jr NTR is now on lots of cold foods, vegetable, fruits and lean proteins because he is trying to build muscles. As Indian cuisine is very low in protein and very high in carbohydrates and fats, we have made several changes to his diet, which also includes eating small portions, frequently.”

So, what kind of ‘transformation’ can fans expect from the star? “He is much stronger now. There’s a dramatic increase in his ability to lift weights. Secondly, we have seen a change in his body composition because he is adding lean muscle mass, while at the same time dropping body fat. And you must keep in mind that it’s only been eight months,” reveals John. 

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