Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #405 JP Tremblay - Trailer Park Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
Oct 7, 2025
JP Tremblay, the beloved Canadian actor from Trailer Park Boys, shares his journey of balancing fame with fitness. He discusses the toll of writing, filming, and touring on his health, navigating serious health scares like blood clots, and embracing a healthier lifestyle. JP reveals insights into the show's creative process and reflects on the influence of alcohol in his life. He also talks about his family’s health, daily workout routines, and how better nutrition and training have transformed his well-being.
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Filming And Touring Strained Fitness
- JP describes how filming and touring often forced him to skip workouts and eat poorly during long shoots and bus travel.
- He says aging made those trade-offs harder and reduced his desire to tour as much.
Writing Seasons Create Unhealthy Routines
- JP describes how gruelling writing rooms without windows led to bad takeout habits and burnout.
- He tries to counteract writing-season fatigue by working out and preparing for shoots.
From Pizza Shop To Short Film
- JP recounts starting a pizza restaurant in Prince Edward Island and making skits with friends during off-hours.
- Those homemade skits led to a short film, festival screenings, and the creation of Trailer Park Boys.