‘Baywatch’ star David Chokachi credits 3 a.m. wake-ups, twice-daily workouts for unbelievable physique at 58
David Chokachi says early starts and intensive training helped him reach his best physical shape at 58, as he returned to the role of Cody Madison for a new Baywatch production. He said he wanted to make a strong impression on the new cast after recovering from ruptured Achilles tendons and a difficult period in his life.
Chokachi told Fox News Digital he gets up at 3.30 am and often begins with an ice plunge and sauna, inspired in part by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and former Navy SEAL DJ Shipley’s idea of building habits through “micro wins”. He trained twice daily for six months before filming; the article notes that cold exposure can activate calorie-burning brown fat, but research has not established cold plunges as an effective weight-loss method. Baywatch first aired in 1989 and reached an estimated weekly audience of more than 1.1 billion people across 142 countries in 1996.
In short
- Chokachi says he is fitter at 58 than ever.
- He trained twice a day for six months before filming.
- His routine includes 3.30 am starts, ice plunges and a sauna.
Explained simply
Baywatch is a television drama about lifeguards working on the beaches of Los Angeles. First shown in 1989, it became an international hit, reaching an estimated 1.1 billion viewers a week across 142 countries in 1996.
David Chokachi played lifeguard Cody Madison in the series and is returning to the role in a new production. He has said he trained for six months while recovering from ruptured Achilles tendons and a difficult period in his life.
Chokachi has described early starts, cold plunges and twice-daily workouts as part of his routine. Cold exposure may affect the body’s calorie-burning brown fat, but research has not established cold plunges as an effective way to lose weight.
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