One Direction have been given strict orders to go on a massive health buzz, with the intention of carving out a set of 5 six-packs, so the lads can withstand the rigours of their forthcoming stadium tour. So no more staying up all night, cavorting around with older ladies for Harrry; it'll be protein shakes and chicken breasts all the way.
Are they up to the challenge? Should having a toned body really be a pre-requisitie for a popstar? Is this really so they can keep up or do their bosses reckon they'll sell even more concert tickets if they tighten up their little chicken-y bodies?
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'It's important the lads are in the best possible shape for these dates. Bosses don't want half measures. The boys spend a lot of time travelling and there can be a tendency to eat junk food and play lots of video games.
'Their trainers have insisted they eat healthier food and it helps that they had healthy catering for the UK leg of their tour. It's a great starting point for all the hard work they'll have to put in ahead of their stadium tour next year.'
The heartthrobs are being put to the test by personal trainers Mark Jarvis and Jimmy Wallhead, who are determined to bulk up the boys and define their muscles using a combination of circuit training, low-carb diets and boxing.
The source added: 'But, thanks to [trainers] Mark and Jimmy's new regime, they've been working out lots more. Harry [Styles] has really bulked up his arms, and Liam [Payne] has a sturdy set of abs.
'Niall [Horan], Louis [Tomlinson] and Zayn [Malik] have been working out with separate trainers and they're getting into it, too.'
