Tom Cruise ‘risking death’ in efforts to remain youthful through ‘insane workout routine’, claims source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Superstar Tom Cruise is reportedly risking his health every day as he pushes his body to the extreme by deep diving into oxygen tanks and taping his mouth shut at night, claims a source. 

The Hollywood hunk, who has mastered an array of daredevil stunts known to mankind, seemingly intends to control the natural process of aging as well, shared an insider to RadarOnline. 

The source further noted that the actor, who is well into his seventh decade of life, is “risking death” as he undergoes a grueling process to stay young.

Tom Cruise appears like he is in a ‘hostage situation’ while he sleeps at night

Cruise, soon to be 63 in July, is currently filming for an underwater role, that includes “breathing challenges and daily cryotherapy.”

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star recently took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his training as he was photographed floating in a water tank. 

The health-conscious star noted, "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.”

However, the insider warned that everything is not as rosy as it seems, as “Tom is always pushing his body to improve.”

The insider continued, "A few years ago, he started to get interested in all aspects of breathing and how dialing it in can be a game-changer for overall health.”

As the ‘Top Gun’ star is intent on pushing the reverse gear in his life to improve his overall health, the source shared, “The first thing he did was taping his mouth shut at night to ensure that he was breathing through his nose."

"It's bizarre because he looks like he's in some sort of hostage situation every time he goes to bed, but he claims it's done wonders for his health,” added the insider while painting a grim picture. 

They continued, "Tom had a special tank built where he can practice holding his breath underwater every day. It's part of his insane workout routine now.”

Moreover, the insider claimed that to maintain his eternal youth, the ‘Jerry Maguire’ star has also been undergoing a number of difficult practices. 

“On top of his cold plunges and his breathing challenges and daily cryotherapy, he now goes to these hyperbaric oxygen chambers several times a week to binge oxygen,” added the mole, noting, “He swears it's helping to keep him young!"

Other sources have also claimed that the actor, who has built quite a reputation in Hollywood for his penchant for doing his own death-defying stunts, is frighteningly “risking death” with the plunges, as they claim if anything goes awry, it can devastate internal organs or cause brain damage. 

Tom Cruise performed daring stunt during the Olympic closing ceremony

Over the years, Cruise has built a reputation for taking up the challenges of doing his own stunts in his films. 

However, his penchant for stunts has entred his real life as well, as last year, he stunned his fans by pulling off a series of death-defying stunts during the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris. 

At one point during the ceremony, the ‘Knight and Day’ star jumped off the roof of the Stade de France, before riding a motorcycle out of the stadium to carry the Olympic flag out of the stadium. 

Later, prerecorded footage showed him skydiving from an aircraft and landing near the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. 

The star, who performed the stunt himself, took to his Instagram to share a heartfelt note to the Olympic athletes as well. 

“To all the athletes, I understand and respect your passion, your dedication, your work ethic, to push yourself to the highest level of skill,” wrote the star, before adding, “Congratulations to each of you for what you have achieved, you are an inspiration to all.

“To the beautiful city of Paris, thank you for hosting this extraordinary event. It has been a privilege to be a part of this iconic sporting tradition. I am grateful to have been a part of this Olympic moment. I look forward to @la28games,” continued the star referencing the next Olympic in Los Angeles in 2028.