Lenny Kravitz caused quite a stir when a TikTok video of him working out in leather pants went viral last month. But behind the fashion statement lies a serious commitment to fitness and a history of proving doubters wrong.
Lenny Kravitz’s Unconventional Gym Attire
Kravitz, known for hits like “American Woman,” addressed the attention his leather-clad workout garnered. “I take my fitness very seriously,” he shared with Variety. “I don’t do it for effect.” His dedication to fitness is evident in his rigorous workout routines, whether he’s wearing leather pants or jeans.
“I’m always working out in leather pants or jeans and boots and whatever — if I’m not doing cardio,” he explained. “If I’m doing cardio, obviously I’m going to wear sweats because I’m going to be sweating all over the place. But if I’m lifting weights, I don’t sweat so much.”
Kravitz emphasized that his choice of attire isn’t about making a statement. “I just don’t care. I’m gonna pop in, I’ve got 45 minutes, we’re gonna hit it and I’m gonna go run to where I’m going,” he stated. “So, I don’t do it for effect. I didn’t do that to be like, ‘Oh, let me be just so different and wear leather pants and glasses.’ No, it’s just me walking in off the street.”
Despite the raised eyebrows from some, Kravitz’s athleticism speaks for itself. He recounted a time when “big athletes” underestimated him in the gym due to his “rock star dude” appearance. However, he silenced them with his performance.
“I remember once pulling my tour bus up to the gym after getting off a leg of a tour,” Kravitz reminisced. “They all started laughing… And I destroyed them. And they didn’t see it coming.”
Kravitz’s commitment to fitness, combined with his unique style, has garnered admiration from fans worldwide. His message is clear: fitness knows no boundaries, not even leather pants.