Denzel with his Academy Award

Some of the boxing workouts adopted by Denzel include UFC Power Play, LAPD Precision Punch and Middleweight Lightning Hands. Other exercises that Denzel uses for a better body and fitness level include some handheld weights used for toning his upper body along with some functional training and cardio training as well.

It is not only the rigorous workout that has kept the astonishing body shape of Washington. He also sticks to a very strict diet plan, which helps him in maintaining his body form. He admits that he has made a commitment with himself that he will completely avoid anything that hampers his ability to keep his body and mind together. His diet is based on the strict principles of portion control, which says that he has no eating restrictions as long as he is eating in controlled serving sizes.

His diet mainly includes high protein low carb foods that help him in maintaining a lean muscle mass and low-fat level in his body. High protein foods such as chicken, turkey, and fish take a big portion in his diet. For his clean carbohydrate needs, he prefers brown rice and whole grains.

His exercise routine and diet plans are closely supervised by the celebrity fitness expert Kacy Duke. Kacy Duke has helped many Hollywood stars and actors such as Julianne Moore, Lenny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige and of course, Denzel Washington, maintain a good fitness regime and achieve their desired physical fitness goals. She is the author of bestselling book Show it Love Workout and is also a founder of Equinox Fitness clubs chain.

Actor Denzel Washington

When asked about exercise and workout regimes, she says that if you want to get in shape and then maintain that shape for a long time, then you need to find an exercise that you enjoy doing. You need to show love to yourself so that you could show the determination to make yourself look perfect. Along with joy, it is also important that you strictly follow the fitness regime you are given by your trainer.