It’s a big week for Tim McGraw, who releases a fresh new album to stores on Tuesday.

While a new album means a new tour for Tim, a new tour also means a strict workout regime in the gym.

In fact, the country megastar reveals inside the new issue of People magazine that five weeks before a tour launches he trains every day with martial arts expert and stunt man Roger Yuan, who also happens to train James Bond actor Daniel Craig for his hard-hitting roles.

“The reason you want to do this is to be in front of thousands of people, playing that guitar and doing what you love,” Tim says. “And when I’m on stage, I want to feel good.”

Tim’s trainer tells the mag the two focus on strengthening up the muscles between the ribs and connective tissues – or in laments terms, building a rock-hard eight pack!

Tim’s album Two Lanes of Freedom hits stores Feb. 5, and the “Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour” kicks off  May 2 in Birmingham, Alabama.]

Be sure to listen to CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan Tuesday night… We’re calling it Tim Tuesday when the country megastar drops by to chat with Cody!