Gorka Marquez: Fitness fuels Strictly success and family

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez highlighted how a mutual dedication to health and fitness initially sparked his relationship with Gemma Atkinson. The couple, now parents to two young children, find their shared passion for exercise motivates them to stay in peak condition, focusing on longevity and health to remain active with their kids.

Marquez, who often showcases his physique, attributes his muscular build to a combination of dancer's disciplines and high-intensity CrossFit training. He notes that dancers build long muscles through full-range motion, a principle he integrates with his gym routine. For Marquez, the primary goal of exercise is strength and health, with aesthetics being a positive outcome.

The Spanish dancer finds CrossFit, a regimen involving weightlifting and gymnastics, aligns closely with dance due to its short, high-intensity workouts. He embraces the challenge, even enjoying the intense exertion that pushes him to his limits. This approach ensures he remains strong and healthy, benefiting both his career and family life.