Strapping Gerard Butler gets physical with a beachside Pilates session

Pics at link. I'm not sure why they are assuming that he has a sports injury. He could be just working on his flexibility.

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Strapping Gerard Butler gets physical with a beachside Pilates session
By Daily Mail Reporter


It looks like Gerard Butler is nursing a sporting injury.
The surfing enthusiast was spotted partaking in a beachside Pilates session yesterday, with his therapist helping him a series of stretches.
Butler appeared to be in some discomfort as he extended his leg while his therapist applied pressure to his groin area.
Gently does it: Gerard Butler was spotted doing an outdoor Pilates sessions yesterday on a grassy area near the beach in Santa Monica


The practitioner was helping the Bounty Hunter star out with some mobility exercises, using Pilates belts.

During his therapy, which was held on a grassy areas in Santa Monica, Gerard attracted the attention of a little girl who interrupted the healing briefly with her curiousness.
The 41-year-old star has been surfing a fair bit in recent weeks and had perhaps strained himself while out on the waters.
The Scottish actor's gruff looks have propelled him into the enviable position as one of Tinseltown's leading pin-ups.

Therapy: The actor appeared to be in some discomfort as his personal practitioner applied pressure to his groin area

Mr Butler has been linked with a string of beautiful actresses, the most recent being Justin Timberlake's ex-girlfriend, Jessica Biel.
However yesterday the Phantom of the Opera star look rather dishevelled, with scruffy hair and a beard.
He was dressed casually in a beige shorts and a white T-shirt.
Following his open-air session he was seen ambling towards the shopping area.

Hold it: The Bounty Hunter star scrunches up as he went through a series of exercises

Gerard is said to be in the running to take the lead role in the film adaptation of best-selling novel Outlander.
However, he has competition for the role of dashing highlander Jamie Fraser in the form of fellow Scottish actor Ewan McGregor.
Author Diana Gabaldon said: 'Everyone always wants to know about the film and who I think would make the perfect Jamie.

'While a film is a very real possibility, I don't think it is the best idea to pick an actor who I think looks like Jamie.

'That's why there are casting directors who can bring the role to life and embody the character. That means you need a really good actor, such as Ewan McGregor, to play the part.'

More likely they're all fantasizing about applying pressure to his groin area.

Quote :

During his therapy, which was held on a grassy areas in Santa Monica, Gerard attracted the attention of a little girl who interrupted the healing briefly with her curiousness.

Little girl: "Mommy mommy, why is that lady putting her hands there? I thought you said it was wrong to touch people in those places."