40 Fittest Celebrities Over 40 Who Will Inspire You to Hit the Gym

Age: 46

Kevin Hart is known as one of Hollywood's hardest working comedians—and that includes in the gym. The actor, who also works out with his frequent costar, The Rock, prioritizes cardio, weight, and core work to keep his proportions in check and makes sure to fit his workouts in even when he travels.

Age: 46

It took landing a bunch of action roles (13 Hours and Jack Ryan) for John Krasinski to ditch Jim from The Office and bulk up. The actor says working out has benefits beyond just physical for him. "If I didn't work out a few times a week, I would start to overanalyze. It definitely takes me out of myself for a minute. And it gives me my best ideas. Your brain definitely works better when it’s all lubed up with endorphins and sweat and blood," he told Men's Health.

Age: 46

Sam Heughan's trainer, James White, shared the Outlander star's grueling seven day workout plan, which includes a mix of weights and cardio. Recently, the star has stayed in shape by competing in the My Peak challenge on Instagram.

Age: 47

To maintain his "Sexiest Man Alive" title, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is committed to a yoga workout plan that keeps him lean and toned. The singer recently opened up about yoga on Instagram, "It has had such a profoundly positive impact on my life over the years."

Age: 47

As a fixture in the Marvel-verse, Anthony Mackie has the build to back up his Captain America title. When focusing on his arms, he makes sure to let his muscles recover: "It was just constantly ripping the muscle, giving it four days to recover, and then going right back into it," Mackie told Men's Health.

Age: 48

Tom Brady's training goes beyond just throwing a football. The athlete created the TB12 workout, along with his trainer Alex Guerrero, to help change the way athletes approach working out. "I was like every other American kid. I believed if you want to get good, you gotta go squat and bench, and it’s all I ever did," Brady told Men's Health. "The last ten years of my life I’ve been in pain, and now, after he’s worked on my forearms, biceps, and triceps, there’s no more pain in my elbow? It clicked for me right away."

Age: 48

To prepare for his role in Marvel's The Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani put in serious work at the gym. Debuting a new buff and chiseled physique, that no one saw coming from the Silicon Valley star, Nanjiani posted his hard work on Instagram, thanking his team of trainers and nutritionists for helping him reach his goal.

Age: 49

For John Cena, lifting weights isn't just a workout, it's a career that led to him becoming a box office sensation. The former wrestling star can deadlift 644 lbs. and revealed to Men's Health that it's all about being consistent.

Age: 49

Ryan Reynolds may be known as the funnyman of Instagram, but no one is laughing when he reveals his superhero abs. To get in shape for Deadpool, Reynolds worked with trainer Don Saladino. The workouts focused on building strength through squats, dumbbells, and (Saladino's favorite) the loaded carry.

Age: 49

Joe Manganiello earned his reputation as one of Hollywood's fittest stars after appearing in Magic Mike. The actor had to get into the best shape of his life for the part, he told Men's Health, which he accomplished through CrossFit, body building, and working out six days a week.

Age: 51

Ryan Phillippe has worked with the same trainer for over 20 years and incorporates a mix of cardio, weight training, and intense plyometrics into his routine.

Age: 52

James Marsden's career has never been hotter, having recently starred in Hulu's Paradise and Apple TV+’s Our Friends and Neighbors. According to Marsden's trainer, Adam Nicklas, the actor avoids traditional bodybuilding exercises for bulking up, instead opting for exercises like planks, Bulgarian split squats, and push-ups.

Age: 52

Actor and TV presenter Mario Lopez aims to keep an active and fit lifestyle, even into his 50s. The former Saved By the Bell star even turns to his friend, Mark Wahlberg, for joint workouts.

Age: 53

Idris Elba has nabbed roles in action films like Thor and was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2018, but when it comes to working out, the actor likes to keep things simple. "Shadowboxing is one of the best workouts you can do," Elba told Men's Health. "You don't need any equipment, and it works every muscle."

Age: 53

When it comes to training, Josh Duhamel mixes it up (he recently picked up yoga!) and his philosophy is essentially go big or go home—but he admits that sometimes he pushes his limits. "At this point, it's really more about staying healthy and not getting injured. Because I go pretty hard, and I'll end up hurting myself somehow," he told InStyle.

Age: 54

The professional athlete turned actor is known for sharing inspiring workout videos—and subsequent cheat days—on Instagram. Even throughout quarantine, he's been working out six days a week, with one rest day on Sunday, "maybe."

Age: 54

For Justin Theroux, it's boxing that keeps him in tip-top shape. "Just keep breathing, remain loose, not tense," Theroux told Men's Health. The actor typically works out 5 days a week, which includes 40 minutes of boxing and 20 minutes in the weight room.

Age: 55

As the star of the Bourne trilogy, Matt Damon is used to intense workout regimes, but the actor isn't shy about sharing his dislike for his restrictive routine. "Unless it's your job, three hours a day in the gym, or two hours and then a long run later... or a long hike with a weight vest on... it just sucks," he told Total Film.