Michael B Jordan reveals fitness routine and opens up on how it changes as he ages

Nicolas Vega
CNBC
Michael B. Jordan in a campaign for Calvin Klein
Michael B. Jordan in a campaign for Calvin Klein Credit: Mert Alas/Mert Alas

Whether he’s been portraying a boxer in Creed, a mercenary in Black Panther or a doctor in That Awkward Moment, Michael B. Jordan’s physique has regularly been on full display.

As he’s gotten older, the 37-year-old has consistently tweaked the fitness regimen that keeps him camera-ready.

One thing he’s added to his routine?

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“I’m doing a lot more stretching right now,” he says.

Jordan, who spoke to CNBC Make It while promoting his new partnership with Propel, says physically demanding performances require more preparation than they did when he was in his 20s.

“When you’re young, you’re like ‘I don’t have time to stretch. Let me get right into the action,’” Jordan tells Make It.

“That catches up to you a little bit. Warming up your body before you jump right into the action is something you have to do more of as you get older.”

Jordan, who starts each day with stretching, meditation and deep breathing exercises, has also learned how to give his body the fuel it needs to perform at a high level.

The Fruitvale Station star recognises that eating the right foods “is super important,” but is also careful not to limit himself too much.

Sylvester Stallone, left, and Michael B. Jordan in "Creed II." MUST CREDIT: Barry Wetcher, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures
Sylvester Stallone, left, and Michael B. Jordan in Creed II. Credit: Barry Wetcher/Washington Post \ Bloomberg

“I don’t cut it out, but you’ve got to have more discipline and moderation,” he says.

“You know what the consequences are if you eat like s..t.”

In fact, the self-proclaimed “foodie” says having a cheat day where he allows himself to eat whatever he wants makes it easier to restrict his diet while he’s working out in pursuit of an action-star body.

“It’s something that you have to learn,” he says.

“You have to give yourself something along the way that keeps you motivated and locked in. Finding out what that is is really up to the individual.”

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