Luke Grimes Says He Wants to 'Look Good with My Shirt Off' at 40 — But Working Out Is 'More About the Mental Aspect'

Mar. 15, 2025

Luke Grimes in November.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Luke Grimessays it’s hard work to remain a Hollywood heartthrob — but that’s not why he’s committed to the gym.TheYellowstoneactor, 40, revealed toMen’s Healththat he’s figuring out how to stay in perfect physical and mental health while traveling for work.“Gyms, for me, are more about the mental aspect of it than making sure I look good with my shirt off or whatever,” Grimes told the outlet. “I mean, of course, I’d like to look good with my shirt off, but we all would.“Explained Grimes, “If I go a couple weeks without working out, I start to get real dark. So I have to — I just have to. I’m 40 years old now, so I know I have to get it done.”Luke Grimes in April 2022.Amy Sussman/GettyWhen traveling for work,Grimesgets just a few hours in each city before having to get back on the bus.He has been touring across the country following the release of hisdebut country albumearlier this year.Alongside trying to stay active with workouts,Grimesadmitted it can be “hard to eat right” while on the road.“It’s a totally new process I’m still learning,” he toldMen’s Health. “I will say, whenever I get a gig and I’m going to a new city, my first thing is always ‘I need to get a routine.’ That’s what really helps me. I very quickly try to find a couple places I like to eat where I feel comfortable. I find a gym and really embrace the routine from day one.”The actor said “it’s just so much easier to be unhealthy” as he considered the demands of modern life.Besides exercise, Grimes revealed self-help books and therapy have been crucial for keeping a positive mindset.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Musical guest Luke Grimes performs onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin November.Todd Owyoung/NBC via GettyYellowstonejust aired its series finale on Dec. 15 after five seasons. Grimesalso spoke toMen’s Healthabout the Paramount Network series and his onscreen fatherKevin Costner’s early exit from it.“I haven’t talked to him since [he left],” said Grimes. “It’s not a case of any hard feelings or anything. It’s just — he’s Kevin Costner.“He added toMen’s Healthof Costner, “He’s a big deal. I just don’t feel like it’s my place to reach out. He can reach out to me if he wants to.”

Luke Grimessays it’s hard work to remain a Hollywood heartthrob — but that’s not why he’s committed to the gym.

TheYellowstoneactor, 40, revealed toMen’s Healththat he’s figuring out how to stay in perfect physical and mental health while traveling for work.

“Gyms, for me, are more about the mental aspect of it than making sure I look good with my shirt off or whatever,” Grimes told the outlet. “I mean, of course, I’d like to look good with my shirt off, but we all would.”

Explained Grimes, “If I go a couple weeks without working out, I start to get real dark. So I have to — I just have to. I’m 40 years old now, so I know I have to get it done.”

Luke Grimes in April 2022.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

When traveling for work,Grimesgets just a few hours in each city before having to get back on the bus.

He has been touring across the country following the release of hisdebut country albumearlier this year.

Alongside trying to stay active with workouts,Grimesadmitted it can be “hard to eat right” while on the road.

“It’s a totally new process I’m still learning,” he toldMen’s Health. “I will say, whenever I get a gig and I’m going to a new city, my first thing is always ‘I need to get a routine.’ That’s what really helps me. I very quickly try to find a couple places I like to eat where I feel comfortable. I find a gym and really embrace the routine from day one.”

The actor said “it’s just so much easier to be unhealthy” as he considered the demands of modern life.

Besides exercise, Grimes revealed self-help books and therapy have been crucial for keeping a positive mindset.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Musical guest Luke Grimes performs onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin November.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Yellowstonejust aired its series finale on Dec. 15 after five seasons. Grimesalso spoke toMen’s Healthabout the Paramount Network series and his onscreen fatherKevin Costner’s early exit from it.

“I haven’t talked to him since [he left],” said Grimes. “It’s not a case of any hard feelings or anything. It’s just — he’s Kevin Costner.”

He added toMen’s Healthof Costner, “He’s a big deal. I just don’t feel like it’s my place to reach out. He can reach out to me if he wants to.”

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