(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Justin Timberlake says touring is like being a professional athlete without the private plane.

The star has enjoyed success in both the music and movie industries. Although Justin loves performing live to fans all over the world, the schedule can be gruelling.

"Being on the road, the hours aren't as crazy; but it is a seven-day-a-week job. I compare being on tour for music to being a pro athlete," he told UK magazine GQ. "You show up, and for two hours you're exerting yourself, then you go straight to the next place. Or like being a pro footballer. But they probably travel a lot more nicely than I do I get on a bus, they probably get on a private plane"

Justin also revealed that although he spends hours on movie sets shooting scenes, he has more free time than when he is on a music tour. This helps him stay in shape.

"Acting is a different process, in a way; you work 12-hour days at least, but you get two days off," he explained. "Then when filming starts you do things that aren't as vigorous because you're working so much, but you can get in short work-outs." (C) Cover Media