Colman Domingo says the key to feeling good in his body at 56 wasn’t building more muscle – it was changing the way he thinks about fitness altogether.
Speaking to Men’s Health, our June cover star reveals that his workouts now prioritise flexibility, cardio and recovery over chasing size in the gym.
A few years ago, Domingo says he started questioning whether his naturally lean frame was enough.
‘You look at your lean self and your very natural self and you think, well, maybe I could use a boost,’ he says.
The Euphoria and Sing Sing actor even considered testosterone therapy before discovering his hormone levels were already unusually high for his age.
‘I went to a doctor to see if I would qualify for or need more testosterone, and he told me my testosterone levels were as high as they were when I was 16.’
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Instead of trying to bulk up, Domingo leaned further into a training style built around longevity. For the past 10 years, he’s worked with trainer and friend Vann Duke, founder of fitness company SecondHalf Fitness, which focuses on training for people over 50.
Cardio, Flexibility and Recovery Are Now the Focus
These days, Domingo’s workouts are often cardio-focused, with less emphasis on heavy lifting.
Because getting bigger isn’t what he’s aiming for any more, resistance training is less frequent. Flexibility and staying lean are what really matter to him now.
His routine also includes yoga, meditation and a growing focus on recovery. Before his MH cover shoot in London, Domingo woke before 4am and headed straight to the gym for cardio before spending time in thermal pools and the sauna.
‘Rest and recovery have become increasingly important in his life,’ Domingo says. ‘Because I travel so much, I need that.’
Maintaining a lean physique is also partly practical. Domingo, who stands at 6ft 2in and weighs 183lb (13st), says his body works for the fashion world he now inhabits.
‘For the fashion world that I’m a part of, I need to look good in clothes,’ he says. ‘Because I’m 6ft 2in and 183lb [13st], and I can wear sample sizes, so I need to stay that way.’
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