His knowledge in both architecture and carpentry allowed him to build his own house later on, which he described as "physically...[laying] every brick and roof tile.

"[5] In his twenties, he made a bet with a woodworking friend, Fjölnir Þorgeirsson, that either would master a sport of the other's choosing (that they knew nothing about) within three years.

[citation needed] In addition to his sports career, Magnús became a well-known and sought after public and motivational speaker around the world.

[citation needed] In 1995, he published a children's book called Áfram Latibær, the first recorded work in the LazyTown franchise.

In the 1990s, during his public speaking and aerobics career, Magnús noticed an absence in healthy lifestyle role models for children.

[11]In 1995,[10] he published Áfram Latibær, an Icelandic children's book which told a narrative story about a sports elf giving townsfolk tips on how to eat healthily and exercise.

It was shown to be immensely popular among children and so, a sequel was written, Glanni Glæpur Í Latabæ, which was the first time Robbie Rotten was introduced, played by Stefán Karl Stefánsson.

This company produces books, videos, games, and sporting goods to help promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle to children.

The photographs showed the pair signing contracts and shaking hands before large posters of LazyTown characters and memorabilia.

Björgvin announced that he was quitting crossfit in pursuit of professional acting, being specifically trained in song and dance to portray Sportacus.

[24] In 2010, Magnús co-starred in the Jackie Chan film The Spy Next Door, in which he portrayed a Russian villain attempting to destroy the world's oil supplies.

[25][26] On November 2 or 3, 2022, Magnús spoke at the World Business Forum in New York City on the topic of "great ideas" and creativity.

[34] The menu has a "Green" section devoted to vegetarian options,[35] and its dishes incorporates Scandinavian, Mediterranean and American elements.