LONDON:

Actor Daniel Craig is preparing for his second time out as James Bond by doing yoga and Pilates exercises.

Craig, who wants to look a bit slimmer and more toned for his next role, has abandoned the dumbbells and reached for the yoga mat, Mirror.co.uk reported.

A source said, “He hates the gym but is enjoying the calming exercises yoga and Pilates.” Craig vindicated himself in his first outing as Bond in Casino Royale by not only putting up a fine performance but by muscling up against nay sayers, some of whom were so vehement that they dedicated a site to lambast the actor.