Age-defying Paul Rudd, 53, Reveals His Secret To Staying Youthful

The Knocked Up actor was asked by Men's Health to share his important tip for staying youthful. The former People's Sexiest Man Alive said people often expect his secret to be intense. They expect him to have a restrictive diet or a top-secret workout routine

However, Rudd credits eight hours of sleep as the most important form of training. He shared his daily routine which starts with coffee and cardio on an empty stomach. Rudd revealed that was something he would not have done before signing up for the role of Ant-Man.

The 53-year-old said that he lifts weights at least three times a week. Fortunately, his superhero role has helped him to learn so much about his body. 

The Living With Yourself star shared his simple and consistent diet plan. The actor said he eats eggs daily and adds salmon to most of his meals. He also shared that he likes protein shake which includes water and a blend of protein powder. Rudd said routine is a human need and he finds it comforting.

The actor recently displayed his taut physique for the promotion of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The image showed the age-defying actor in a new poster rocking his unique red and black suit. The new poster also featured Jonathan Majors, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kathryn Newton. 

Getting the role of a Marvel superhero was a big gig but Rudd thought otherwise. The actor shared that his agent had set up a meeting with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. He continued that at that time, Marvel was still new. The Romeo + Juliet star said that a superhero franchise was not on his radar then.

He never thought such a part could be offered to him. However, he was excited to try something different. Fortunately, he has been a bit hit on the franchise. He has appeared in four MCU movies. Rudd is on his fifth, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which will hit theaters on February 17.

The actor talked about how he had to prepare for his role. Rudd shared that he worked hard to get back in shape for Quantumania. He continued that it was harder than it was for the last Ant-Man. Rudd shared "I had fallen off more than I had in the past."

He continued that his clothes were also tight. The Wet Hot American Summer actor continued that he was self-conscious and irritable. The Avengers: Endgame actor said he was not in a good mood and beat himself up.