Dan Churchill reveals how he maintains his incredible physique

Celebrity chef Dan Churchill has revealed how he manages to maintain his ripped physique despite spending all day in the kitchen.

The 33-year-old, who rose to fame during a stint on MasterChef 10 years ago, was a personal trainer before his TV fame and still enjoys exercising.

Dan, who grew up in Sydney, now spends most of his time in New York City – where his career as a ‘performance chef’ has taken off.

Celebrity chef Dan Churchill has revealed how he maintains his chiselled physique despite being surrounded by food all day

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Dan says exercise is a huge part of his life and gives him something to focus on other than work

He told FEMAIL he exercises for his mental health – and is training for the New York Marathon where he hopes to set a new personal best time of three hours and 15 minutes. 

His schedule includes long runs, interval, strength and tempo training.

‘Exercise has always been a part of my life, intrinsically I just love being active,’ he said.

He admitted finding enough time to exercise wasn’t always easy due to his busy lifestyle and erratic schedule.

‘You just have to be flexible, it might mean getting up early for the gym or going late at night if your typical routine is out of whack,’ he said.

Dan doesn’t count ‘fun fitness’ like surfing as part of his exercise regime.

Dan, 33, doesn’t count fun physical activities like surfing as a training session

What does Dan’s day on a plate look like? 

First breakfast: Sourdough toast with peanut butter and/or jam

Second breakfast: A huge bowl of oats with ‘all the goodies’ including chia and hemp seeds and fruit

Lunch: A wholegrain vegetable bowl

Dinner: This changes often and depends on how he feels and where he is

Snacks: Smoothies and homemade bliss balls 

While being fit isn’t part of his profession it has become an important factor in his brand – with many people following him for his advice on healthy food.

Being in the kitchen all day means constant access to food and Dan admits to having two breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snacks each day.

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He will head to the AFL grand final before returning to the states where he will continue to grow his brand, sculpt his physique and get fast enough for the upcoming New York Marathon

He loves food and has managed to combine it with exercise to create his brand

Dan is known as a performance chef and has a huge following of people who want to eat well without putting on weight

‘I do a lot of exercise and I am fortunate to have a high metabolism,’ he said.

Dan flew back to Australia for the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival and a wedding, but says being able to hug his mum was a highlight.

He attended the AFL Grand Final before returning to the U.S. where he will continue to grow his brand, sculpt his physique and get fast enough for the New York Marathon.