Hyrox or CrossFit After 50? Patrick Wilson Reveals Which Keeps Him Shredded

Actor Patrick Wilson, 53, has been in shape for decades—but he’s made major changes to his workout routine over the years to stay that way. In this episode, he shares the fitness protocols he’s adopted—and dropped—to stay strong, maintain muscle, and minimize injury risk into his 50s. Whether you're training for Hyrox, considering CrossFit, or just looking for the smartest way to stay fit after 50, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways. In this episode: Exercises Patrick Wilson swears by for longevity after 50—and what he skips Why he left CrossFit for Hyrox The workout he used to pack on major muscle for Aquaman His philosophy on fitness after 50 and training for longevity The story behind the viral Cape Fear power clean scene The one fitness practice he’s maintained over the last 30 years ------------------------------------------------ Strong Talk Resources: Get our top workout plan for men over 50: ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a60307445/max-muscle-at-50-bryan-krahn/⁠ Sign up for our free weekly workout newsletter: ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69809602/mh-muscle-newsletter/⁠ Join our Men's Health MVP membership program: ⁠https://membership.menshealth.com/mens-health-mvp-premium-membership-5999.html⁠ Browse our training plan library: ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a45082203/mvp-fitness-training-plans/⁠ Download our workout app: ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a69120934/all-out-studio-app/⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Follow Men’s Health: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmag/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/MensHealthMag/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MensHealth⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/menshealthmag⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@menshealthmag⁠