United Kingdom, Dec. 20 -- Ed Sheeran has become more disciplined in his approach to performing.

The 34-year-old pop star admits to living an unhealthy lifestyle during his younger years, but Ed is now making a conscious effort to live more healthily and ensure that he's ready for the challenge of performing live.

Explaining why he chooses to spend one hour on a massage table after a gig, Ed told Men's Health magazine: "You just want to go to bed or go for a drink with your mates or whatever, but if you don't do it, you're just f****** the next day.

"I can be a guy who can be led quite easily and if I finish a gig and my mates are there, I could go out. So actually having to be in my hotel room . I get the massage and, as soon as the m...