Nick Jonas Reveals That Getting Outside Is His Top Workout Tip for Staying Fit Amid a Busy Schedule (Exclusive)
Nick Jonas has managed to be in amazing shape despite always having an incredibly busy schedule. During an exclusive interview with Men's Journal, he shared how he stays fit, including one simple tip that he swears by. He also spoke about becoming a father and what he still loves about being in a band with his brothers.
Nick Jonas' One Simple Workout Tip for Staying in Shape
Men's Journal: Do you have one or two diet or workout tips for men who want to stay in shape?
Nick Jonas: I've gone through various stages of my routine as it relates to working out and meal prep and things like that. Whether I'm training for different roles that require a certain kind of physique or just trying to maintain a general level of health while on tour, I think for me, it's all about getting outside.
If you can't get a full workout in, if you can just take a nice long walk outside, a long walk does a lot for your general health, physically and emotionally. I've been really getting into a circuit-style workout over the years. In the past, it was definitely heavier weight and trying to build or maintain muscle, whereas now it's about general upkeep, feeling fresh, getting that heart rate up, and doing what I can to think about longevity, not just building muscle or getting after it in the gym.
That longevity is all about taking care of your joints and making sure you're getting a proper recovery as well. I think really good rest is equally as important as getting a good workout in. Then the last piece is just making healthier choices across the board, starting with the next best decision if you're looking at what you want to have for lunch or for dinner. It's not to say you can't have any fun and have something that's slightly outside that Venn diagram of health and tasty meal, but just try to implement more positive choices for your body and for your health than the negative. That's a good starting place, and you can build off of that.
Men's Journal: Has becoming a father changed how you view your fitness?
Nick Jonas: I think becoming a father has changed every aspect of my life. So, it's natural that it would have an effect on my mindset as it relates to fitness, general health, and wellness too. I think it's now become about doing all I can every day to make sure I get as much time on this Earth with her. I think focusing on that health aspect is the key in that way. Being a dad is the greatest thing in the world, and it has inspired me in so many ways.
What Surprised Nick Jonas Most About Being a Father to a Daughter
Men's Journal: What parts of being a father of a daughter have surprised you?
Nick Jonas: Well, I think we were four boys. Our mom is a saint for having been so patient. She was always with us amidst the chaos that we raised daily. Girls are obviously so different. Even seeing the way that she interacts with some of her classmates in preschool and things like that, both boys and girls. It's really interesting to see the difference there and that little sweet sense of wonder approach she takes to everything in life.
I just want to always do what I can to protect that curiosity and wonder. That's not the biggest surprise, I'd say, but it's just the thing that's opened my eyes the most about the experience of parenting. It's not just about the daily routine of parenting; it's about finding what the little magic in your child is and doing all you can to build a world around them that supports that and inspires them to be all they want to be in life.
Men's Journal: Do you put a lot of effort into creating special moments for your daughter that could become core memories for her?
Nick Jonas: What I focus on is the environments or opportunities that don't require much. It was not the big gestures and things like that, but just the little moments that stood out to me in my childhood, or had an impact on me. It was always just quality time with my parents, where I had their focus and attention. So, sometimes there's a pressure to put some big elaborate plan together to create that memory with your child, but I think what often has a bigger impact is just the quiet moments where you can just be really present and have that unit as a family.
Nick Jonas Shares What Still Makes Being in a Band With His Brothers Special
Men's Journal: I have a niece who is a big fan of the Jonas Brothers, and she really wanted me to ask you what your favorite part of being in a band with your brothers is and how that changes how you three connect while making music.
Nick Jonas: It's changed a lot over the years. I feel very fortunate to get to still be doing what I'm doing with the brothers and to have had the career that we've had over this now 20-plus-year period. I think as we've gotten older, we've all chilled out a lot and settled into our personalities and our strengths. We've also gotten better at understanding areas where we lean on each other more to pick up where the other left off, or in the creative process, to find that rhythm where we can be our most effective.
I think we all still genuinely love what we do together, and that's a very rare thing for a lot of family bands and bands in general. I think it's all about just staying in that positive light and doing all you can each day to meet the day with gratitude and understand how unique it is to be able to do this.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM.