If you are a gym-goer or fitness enthusiast and one day you meet your favorite NBA star, known for his fitness standards, you will definitely feel overwhelmed. Recently, a female fitness enthusiast felt the same way when she met LeBron James.

And no one can deny that James has an aura that instantly motivates anyone who meets him in the gym.

On July 1, the Instagram account of the fitness enthusiast Erika Bailey shared her experience of meeting and working out with James, writing, “When the average athletic ability in our 5 am class at @atonedbody is slightly above average 🤗”.

Meeting someone like 'King James' is a dream in itself. And for Bailey, working out alongside the NBA legend was a great motivation in itself.

This type of early-morning gym routine is not new to James.

Last week, just before it was revealed he won’t wear purple and gold in 2026, James shared his early-morning sweat session while listening to Jeezy’s “Go Hard.”

James even removed his shirt to do plyo ball work.

He took a short break from his workout to post a mirror selfie. In the selfie, his toned abs were clearly visible. In the caption, James added, “Go hard or go home.”

Now, the question is: how does James train in his 40s to remain one of the most dominant stars in the NBA?

LeBron James’s training approach in his 40s

According to Men's Fitness, there are reports that James invests heavily in his body. However, the main secret behind his fitness remains his approach to health and workouts, which keeps changing with time and requirements.

Based on the article, the training approach James uses at this age includes:

• He currently focuses more on efficiency, longevity, and recovery than on intense movements
• Prioritizes more zone 2 cardio without putting unnecessary stress on the body
• Includes regular mobility activities to keep his joints healthy
• Focuses on soft tissue recovery
• Taking sleep more seriously and trying to sleep 7 to 9 hours daily
• Uses wearable technology to monitor strain, readiness, and recovery, and adjust based on the body's requirements.

So, James's dedication and adaptive fitness routine make him one of the most successful stars in the NBA.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi