A FEW YEARS AGO, Colman Domingo 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 in his Men’s Health UK cover story. The actor even considered testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). “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.”
That would lead to a mindset shift. Instead of trying to bulk up, Domingo leaned further into building longevity. For the past 10 years, he’s worked with trainer Vann Duke, founder of fitness company SecondHalf Fitness. The company focuses on training for people over 50, and Domingo’s fitness is a great endorsement.
This is everything Domingo revealed about his approach to fitness in his cover story.
How Colman Domingo trains
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 UK cover shoot, Domingo woke up before 4am and headed straight to the gym for cardio before spending time in thermal pools and a 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 2 and weighs 83kg, 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 2 and 183lbs, and I can wear sample sizes, so I need to stay that way.”
How Colman Domingo eats
Back in 2023, Domingo’s weight shot up to 93kg. It would prove to be a catalyst for a diet change. He realised he couldn’t just eat anything and had to be careful with his sugar, alcohol and carb intake.
Coming from Philadelphia, Domingo loves soul food and still has a particular penchant for the meatiest, cheesiest and greasiest varieties. When he was younger, that didn’t matter. Nowadays he has to be more selective with what he eats. His meals these days usually consists of meat or fish with vegetables.
He does allow himself a treat occasionally, but he acknowledges that if he indulges, he needs to make it up somewhere else. “I don’t count calories; I barter with them,” he says.
