Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes and 'Francis Trouble' Says Exercise Is His Therapy

I reached the point where I was tired of being the skinny, weak guy in a band, he says in a new video for Men's Health. I wanted to transform myself.

He didn't just want to challenge the cliche of the tiny, thin musician. After Hammond received neck surgery, he needed to ensure mobility and motion for his guitar playing.

Celebrity Trainer Patrick Murphy began working with Hammond. The daunting thing was just not knowing what to do, Hammond says. But with direction from Murphy, Hammond developed a routine, one he took with him to hotels on tour.

Now, Hammond works out between 5-6 days a week. I need it. Mentally. Emotionally, he says. It gives me a great start to the day. Exercise has also lead Hammond to think more about the future. Hes determined now to stay in shape until the end.

"[Im] Adapting to what time does to you: slowly break you down.

Until then, Hammond will be waking up early, singing, playing, running around on stage, and definitely not getting tired.