The most physically fit Bond. Top 6

DanielCraig007

1. Daniel Craig

2. Sean Connery

3. George Lazenby

4. Timothy Dalton

5. Pierce Brosnan

6. Roger Moore

Napoleon Plural

Hmm, was Craig that fit? He looks like he had too much steroids, indicated by the slight pot belly apparently. Muscley yeah, but...

I'd have Lazenby down as the fittest actually, though maybe Connery in his first three films would be on a par.

Ricardo C.

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Hmm, was Craig that fit? He looks like he had too much steroids, indicated by the slight pot belly apparently. Muscley yeah, but...

I'd have Lazenby down as the fittest actually, though maybe Connery in his first three films would be on a par.

Pot belly ? Possibly. I didn't notice one. However I do agree with Lazenby is the fittest Bond. Laz was about as athletic as a cat.

j.blades

I think George was fitter then Sean, he did alot of acting with Bruce Lee and fighting, and he worked out. I know that Sean also did but, when he was Bond it looked like he wasnt as fit as George was.

Ens007

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Hmm, was Craig that fit? He looks like he had too much steroids, indicated by the slight pot belly apparently. Muscley yeah, but...

Please tell me that you're kidding. He was already fairly lean & defined before CR (see Layer Cake) and clearly worked hard to achieve his increased muscle mass by undertaking a pretty well documented programme of big compound exercises. Remember that diet is key to muscle growth and I'm sure that he also probably had an expert nutritionalist on hand throughout. As for the 'low blow' steroids quip - do me a favour 8-).

I do agree with Lazenby being bumped up the initial list that was posted, with Brosnan & Dalton on a par with each other.

LOO7K OUT

George Lazenby was almost certainly the most physically fit and athletic Bond, followed by Daniel Craig.

I suppose the order after that it would be Dalton, Connery, Brosnan and then Roger Moore.

The funny thing about Roger Moore was that whilst I had to suspend disbelief during fight scenes, as he wasn't that light on his feet, I always believed that he punched really hard and could put a man down. The Man could fight, watching The Saint proved that.

DanielCraig007

LOO7K OUT wrote:

George Lazenby was almost certainly the most physically fit and athletic Bond, followed by Daniel Craig.

I suppose the order after that it would be Dalton, Connery, Brosnan and then Roger Moore.

The funny thing about Roger Moore was that whilst I had to suspend disbelief during fight scenes, as he wasn't that light on his feet, I always believed that he punched really hard and could put a man down. The Man could fight, watching The Saint proved that.

Lazenby more fit than Craig? You must be joking...

Loeffelholz

I'd probably give Craig the edge, with the focus on cardio in QoS...not to take anything away from Lazenby's outing. From position 3 downward---just guessing! ;%

Craig
Lazenby
Dalton
Connery
Brosnan
Moore

Ricardo C.

DanielCraig007 wrote:

LOO7K OUT wrote:

George Lazenby was almost certainly the most physically fit and athletic Bond, followed by Daniel Craig.

I suppose the order after that it would be Dalton, Connery, Brosnan and then Roger Moore.

The funny thing about Roger Moore was that whilst I had to suspend disbelief during fight scenes, as he wasn't that light on his feet, I always believed that he punched really hard and could put a man down. The Man could fight, watching The Saint proved that.

Lazenby more fit than Craig? You must be joking...

That isn't proof really. Comparing the fight scenes in their films, Lazenby was alot more swift with his movement. Craig in QOS did look just as good though but I think Laz still has the edge on him.

LOO7K OUT

Ricardo C. wrote:

DanielCraig007 wrote:

LOO7K OUT wrote:

George Lazenby was almost certainly the most physically fit and athletic Bond, followed by Daniel Craig.

I suppose the order after that it would be Dalton, Connery, Brosnan and then Roger Moore.

The funny thing about Roger Moore was that whilst I had to suspend disbelief during fight scenes, as he wasn't that light on his feet, I always believed that he punched really hard and could put a man down. The Man could fight, watching The Saint proved that.

Lazenby more fit than Craig? You must be joking...

That isn't proof really. Comparing the fight scenes in their films, Lazenby was alot more swift with his movement. Craig in QOS did look just as good though but I think Laz still has the edge on him.

Danny boy is certainly very well defined, but he tends to be more like a bulldozer. George Lazenby seems faster more an athlete than any other Bond, so no I'm not joking

Mind you, I was slightly disturbed by those shirt off shots so early in the morning

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Craig
Lazenby
Dalton
Connery
Brosnan
Moore

Napoleon Plural

Ens007 wrote:

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Hmm, was Craig that fit? He looks like he had too much steroids, indicated by the slight pot belly apparently. Muscley yeah, but...

Please tell me that you're kidding. He was already fairly lean & defined before CR (see Layer Cake) and clearly worked hard to achieve his increased muscle mass by undertaking a pretty well documented programme of big compound exercises. Remember that diet is key to muscle growth and I'm sure that he also probably had an expert nutritionalist on hand throughout. As for the 'low blow' steroids quip - do me a favour 8-).

I do agree with Lazenby being bumped up the initial list that was posted, with Brosnan & Dalton on a par with each other.

Er, I'm not kidding, and it's not an original observation. Yes, he was lean and defined in Layer Cake. But his belly is a bit rotund in CR, it's not washboard and apparently that is a side effect of steroid use, which explains how he bulked up so much in such a short time. In any case, is muscles a sign of actual fitness? How do you define it? Get them to do a 24-mile run?

Ens007

I think that we'll probably have to agree to disagree re: your steroids claim. If I'm being honest, I haven't heard anyone previously mentioning a rotund belly where DC is concerned in CR, (particularly the women!) ) and there are plenty of pics available where his abs show through fairly clearly. Genetics play a huge part in determining if you'll end up with a washboard stomach. Personally I think that his trainer has focused heavily on upper body strength, hence defined upper chest, arms, traps & shoulders. I'd also probably say that with the correct diet & a PT on hand 24-7, then his physique in CR is more than attainable in 5 or so months - especially bearing in mind his lean base that he started with.

As for the definition of actual fitness, you make a good point. Fitness can be defined in so many different ways, so it's probably nigh on impossible to come to a conclusion that covers all bases. If you were to ask many people which Bond they'd most like to resemble physique wise, then I'm sure DC's would probably top the charts.

Ricardo C.

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Ens007 wrote:

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Hmm, was Craig that fit? He looks like he had too much steroids, indicated by the slight pot belly apparently. Muscley yeah, but...

Please tell me that you're kidding. He was already fairly lean & defined before CR (see Layer Cake) and clearly worked hard to achieve his increased muscle mass by undertaking a pretty well documented programme of big compound exercises. Remember that diet is key to muscle growth and I'm sure that he also probably had an expert nutritionalist on hand throughout. As for the 'low blow' steroids quip - do me a favour 8-).

I do agree with Lazenby being bumped up the initial list that was posted, with Brosnan & Dalton on a par with each other.

Er, I'm not kidding, and it's not an original observation. Yes, he was lean and defined in Layer Cake. But his belly is a bit rotund in CR, it's not washboard and apparently that is a side effect of steroid use, which explains how he bulked up so much in such a short time. In any case, is muscles a sign of actual fitness? How do you define it? Get them to do a 24-mile run?

I thought it was sometime between his announcement as Bond and the release of the film. Surely he could have put on muscle in that time.

Thunderpussy

I have to agree with NP, I also thought it was an accepted fact that DC used steroids to bulk up for the role and the slight belly bulge was a side effect.As for which Bond's Physique I'd like to be It would Be SC in DAF , however to get in that shape I'd have to lose some weight and perhaps exercise.

Blackleiter

I agree with those who rank Craig first, followed by Lazenby, Connery, Dalton, Brosnan, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Barry Nelson, Woody Allen, and bringing up the rear, ROGER MOORE!

HowardB

Craig would be #1 for me. I wouldn't discount Roger Moore just because he may not have been as convincing in fight scenes, etc doesn't mean he wasn't fit. Connery appeared very fit until he lost interest. Lazenby was an active guy and appeared fit, but sometimes genetics can fool you (some people just stay slim w/o much effort). As far as all this steroid stuff with DC.....I really doubt there's anything to it. They were going for a very specific "bully boy" more bulked up military like build which with Craig's naturally ripped state is not diificult to achieve with the right type of lifting and diet. In QOS, he looks more like himself....more wirey and defined but still muscular.