At 66 years old, Magic Johnson is still training like a man half his age. The Lakers legend recently shared his surprisingly simple daily core routine while on vacation, and it includes a whopping 300 sit-ups every single morning.

On July 21, Johnson shared a video on his Instagram, captioning, “Showing you all a bit of my daily morning workout routine today! I do this everyday to stay in shape while I’m on vacation.” In the video, he was seen training his core by doing sit-ups. 

According to the video, the 5-time NBA Champion said he does 300 sit-ups daily. He follows a particular pattern while doing this, which is:

• 20 sit-ups × 10 sets
• 10 sit-ups × 10 sets

Johnson’s also takes 20-30 seconds rests in between the sets, and he also revealed that it took him about 7 minutes to finish his core routine, as per the Instagram video. Talking about the exercise, he said: “I've been doing it every day since I've been out here on this vacation.”

Beyond core work, Johnson also uses several pieces of gym equipment during his vacation training. He incorporates the leg extension machine and calf machine for lower body strength, while spending time on the treadmill for power walking, often up to an hour daily. The sit-up machine serves as his main core tool. This balanced approach shows how he mixes targeted strength work with cardio.

This isn’t the first time the legendary NBA player shared his vacation workout with his fans online. On July 2, 2025, he dropped a video on his social media. In the video, he was seen training on a treadmill while he was on a ship on his vacation. 

The NBA player once revealed his fitness secret, which helps him feel great.

Magic Johnson's fitness secret

In an exclusive interview with US Weekly, after turning 65, Johnson shared  that he “feels great!” he further shared the reason behind it and said, “Although I am retired from basketball, I still follow a very strict fitness routine”

His routine includes a variety of exercises such as:

• Cardio
• Weight training

Along with training, eating healthy is another factor that helps him feel healthy. 

“Health and wellness are in my DNA so I don’t think that will ever leave me.” 

This perfect combination of daily training and healthy eating is the real fitness secret of the NBA player. 

Compared to his playing days, when intense NBA practices and games kept him in elite shape, Johnson’s current routine is more sustainable but still impressive for a 66-year-old. Few people his age maintain this level of consistency and volume.

Looking ahead, Johnson has hinted that he plans to keep evolving his training as he gets older, focusing on longevity and feeling good rather than competing. His dedication proves that staying active and disciplined doesn’t have an expiration date.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi