Tom Cruise pursues this new activity in an effort to defy aging, experts say it could be ‘risking death’

Tom Cruise, who is known for performing many of the awe-inspiring stunts in his films himself, has now adopted controlled breathing techniques and deep dives with oxygen tanks in an effort to slow down ageing.

The 62-year-old Hollywood actor recently revealed that he has been preparing for an underwater stunt in an upcoming film.

Tom Cruise’s training

“The training and preparation we put into this film is a culmination of all before it. From the depths, to the skies, I can't wait to share more with you,” Tom Cruise captioned an Instagram post where he is seen floating inside what appears to be a huge tank filled with water.


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"A few years ago, he (Tom Cruise) started to get interested in all aspects of breathing and how dialling it in can be a game-changer for overall health. The first thing he did was taping his mouth shut at night to ensure that he was breathing through his nose," a source cited by Radar Online said.

This makes it look like the actor is in the middle of some hostage situation whenever he goes to bed, they added, saying Tom believes the ritual has done wonders for his health.

Part of his workout

The source further told Radar Online that Tom Cruise got himself a special tank so he can practice holding his breath underwater every day. It has become a part of his "insane" workout regimen, added the source.

The insider claimed that Tom Cruise has now incorporated the use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers to binge oxygen "on top of his cold plunges and his breathing challenges and daily cryotherapy". "He (Tom Cruise) swears it's helping to keep him young," the source said.

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Word of caution

According to Radar Online, several people have cautioned the actor that he is "risking death" with the plunges as they have the potential to harm his internal organs and also cause brain damage if things go wrong.

FAQs

1. What stunt is Tom Cruise prepping for nowadays?
Tom Cruise recently shared that he has been preparing for an underwater stunt in an upcoming movie. He shared a photo of him floating in a tank full of water.

2. What does Tom Cruise's regimen to stay young looks like?
An insider told Radar Online that the actor has now incorporated the use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers several times a week. He already used to take cold plunges and perform his breathing challenges and daily cryotherapy, according to the source.