Summary
- Jason Momoa hates going to the gym and prefers fun activities like rock climbing and surfing to stay in shape.
- Jason Momoa's physique in "Fast X" was criticized by fans, but he is not bothered by the fat-shaming comments.
- Momoa stays fit through custom-built rock climbing gyms, a strict diet, boxing, swimming, and engaging in activities he loves.
Jason Momoa is known for his long hair, tall, muscular physique and striking good looks. Even when the actor is being ridiculed for gaining weight, Momoa still turns heads in Hollywood and lands million-dollar roles in different film projects. Given Jason Momoa's physique, fans were surprised when he revealed he hates working out in the gym. Instead, the Game of Thrones star has more interesting ways for maintaining his build and appearing ten years younger, all while not tiring himself out.
So, how does Jason Momoa stay fit enough to work in several action films and amass his impressive $25 million net worth? According to Momoa, he doesn’t have to work hard to stay fit because of his God-given genetics. Though he incorporates exercise into his daily life in a way that keeps things fun and exciting, you will never find him frequenting an actual gym. In the following, we take a look at what Jason Momoa does to stay fit. We will also look at why he hates the gym.
How Does Jason Momoa Stay Fit?
Jason Momoa prefers going on adventures and doing things he enjoys in nature, like rock climbing, as the best way of staying physically fit. In a December 2020 interview with Men’s Health, Momoa recalled how he stays looking ripped.
“It’s just genetics. Hawaiians are big people. I rock-climb a lot, but lifting weights is challenging. I’d rather just do hikes and bodyweight stuff: normal pull-ups, squats.”
When he’s not going on adventures or doing cardio workouts, Jason Momoa can be found boxing. He loves to spar with different opponents as a way of getting ready for his film roles. Like his Aquaman character, Momoa loves being in the water. The actor also prefers getting a workout through swimming and surfing, which targets his core and his full body, instead of going to the gym.
“I found it better for myself to train for things that I love. For instance, Rico climbing has always helped me and inspired me.” Momoa also incorporates healthy protein shakes into his diet to keep him active and give him strength. While remaining active helps Jason Momoa to look youthful, he doesn’t take his looks too seriously and often engages in cheat days when he eats whatever he wants.
Why Jason Momoa Hates Going to The Gym, Unless There Is A Check Attached
While promoting the first Aquaman film, Jason Momoa admitted he didn’t spend every waking hour in the gym preparing for the role. Momoa said, “I don’t touch weight unless they’re paying me to do it. I don’t enjoy lifting weights; I love surfing or rock climbing. You know that kind of thing. I don’t like going to the gym.” Weight lifting is not the only exercise that Momoa struggles with because he also finds Yoga difficult to do.
“I tried Yoga the other day, and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. My hamstrings are so tight. My body is so tense. It's pathetic. I remember, one time, I was strong for Conan, and I was in a yoga class with these old ladies in Topanga. Everyone was raising their arms, and I was like… This is so hard!”
Likely due to him not enjoying the gym, many fans noted that Jason Momoa’s physique in Fast X was different from his appearance in the Aquaman films, with some even calling the action star ‘fat’. But this isn’t the first time Jason Momoa received backlash from fans for gaining a little weight.
In July 2019, after the 43-year-old posted a shirtless photo on his Instagram while vacationing in Venice, he was flooded with several comments from fans talking about his weight. “OMG! What happened to his abs?”
Though the Dune star was unbothered by the fat-shaming comments. He told TMZ when asked if he was offended by the comments. “No, not at all.” Momoa joked he had just enjoyed some Guinness at a surprise birthday party ahead of him turning 40, so fans should expect to see more of his ‘dad bod’ soon.
How Does Jason Momoa Physically Prepare For His Roles?
Jason Momoa would rather not step in a gym if he doesn’t have to, because his work as a Hollywood actor requires him to be in shape most of the time. So how does he get fit enough to play the role of DC superhero Aquaman? When he first appeared in 2018’s Aquaman film, Momoa showed off a ripped god-like physique, the result of an intense training and a strict diet rather than lifting weights at the gym as many assume.
While filming Aquaman, Jason Momoa had a custom-built rock climbing gym constructed on set, so he could stay fit. Jason Momoa's diet is another huge part of his routine that keeps him fit. For his role as Game Of Thrones' Khal Drogo, Momoa had to bulk up because he was too small compared to the character’s description. He told Men’s Health that in order to gain more mass, he had to eat a lot of pizza and steak. “Some guys are, like, genetically ripped and have abs, and I don’t."
To prepare for his movie, Dune, alongside Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet, Momoa had to add serious mass to play Duncan Idaho. “For Dune, there was a lot of fight choreography. So, generally, I worked with my stunt team, learning to do different fights and a lot of cardio.”
