Reggie Bush may have stepped off the football field, but he’s far from slowing down. At 40, the former NFL star continues to move with the same precision and intent that once made him one of the most electrifying players in the game. These days, though, it’s not touchdowns he’s chasing but a version of health and longevity that lets him stay active, strong, and engaged with his family and passions. His commitment to staying fit comes not from vanity or nostalgia, but from the physical toll left behind after over a decade in the NFL’s punishing trenches.
Throughout his career, Bush endured a series of injuries that could have ended his journey far earlier. Multiple knee surgeries, including microfracture procedures and a degenerative joint condition that left his left knee “bone-on-bone,” shaped how he now approaches fitness. While doctors once gave him only a few seasons beyond his early setbacks, he stretched that into 11 years through sheer resilience and adaptation. Today, his workouts are intensely focused on sustainability. Sprints, treadmill work, and heavy core sessions make up a five-day weekly regimen aimed not at explosive speed but at stability, recovery, and pain management.
Nutrition has become just as critical. With inflammation always a looming threat, Bush takes a disciplined approach to what he eats. Mornings start clean and intentional—with eggs, avocado, and fresh fruit—while his wife, Lilit Avagyan, takes over at dinner. A former professional dancer, she crafts meals that combine health with flavor, keeping their family of five well-fed and Reggie’s joints as happy as possible. He still indulges occasionally, citing In-N-Out and grits as his guilty pleasures, but those moments are measured and intentional.
Bush’s competitive spirit now finds a home on the golf course, where he trains with the same mindset that once dominated stadiums. Golf has given him a new way to channel his athleticism, prompting him to shift much of his gym work toward rotational movement and balance. Exercises are no longer about brute power but precise motion—training that supports his swing and keeps his body moving fluidly. It’s clear that while the game has changed, Bush remains driven by the same internal fire that once made him one of the most exciting athletes to ever step on a field.
