Mark Wahlberg takes 4 am cold plunge in rain after Christmas celebrations, fans say 'he just doesn't age'

Mark Wahlberg, 52, shared his dedication to health in a recent social media post, highlighting his commitment to early-morning workouts
UPDATED DEC 27, 2024
Mark Wahlberg shared his 4 am fitness routine, including a cold plunge in the rain after Christmas (Getty Images)
Mark Wahlberg shared his 4 am fitness routine, including a cold plunge in the rain after Christmas (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mark Wahlberg is proving that fitness never takes a break, even during the holidays.

The 52-year-old actor shared his dedication to health in a recent Instagram video, highlighting his commitment to early-morning workouts.

Mark Wahlberg takes 4 am cold plunge after Christmas celebrations with family 

The video, posted early Thursday, December 26, showed Mark Wahlberg stepping out of a locker room shower in navy blue shorts, revealing his toned physique preparing for a cold plunge.

In the Instagram clip, Wahlberg told viewers, "4 am, rain or shine. It's raining outside — we're still going plunge." He also captioned the video, writing, "Nothing like a cold plunge in the rain. @thecoldlife @municipal. 4 am club."


 
 
 
 
 
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The post came just a day after Wahlberg posted another video showing him lifting weights early on Christmas morning. "4 am club @municipal #MunicipalPartner," Wahlberg captioned the workout video.

Mark Wahlberg's wish to 'live long' and fitness motivation

Mark Wahlberg has often spoken about the importance of fitness, especially as he gets older. In a 2023 interview with People, he reflected on how his goals have evolved.

"Before, it was about aesthetics when trying to get in shape," Wahlberg said at the time. "Now, I want to live a long time."

Mark Wahlberg attends the NY special screening of FATHER STU at The Sheen Center on April 07, 2022 in New York City.
Mark Wahlberg attends the NY special screening of 'Father Stu' at The Sheen Center on April 7, 2022, in New York City (Getty Images)

Encouraging others to prioritize fitness, Wahlberg added, "I encourage everybody, even if you just work out for 10 minutes, you're going to feel better."

"We're all very fortunate and blessed. You want to live as long as possible. You want to be able to move, and certainly, you got to do it," the 'Deepwater Horizon' actor added.

Mark Wahlberg celebrates Christmas with family

Mark Wahlberg’s wife, Rhea Durham, also celebrated the holidays by sharing the family’s 2024 Christmas card on Instagram.

The card features the couple and their four children: Ella, 21, Michael, 18, Brendan, 16, and Grace, 14, posing with smiles on a couch framed by an illustrated wreath.


 
 
 
 
 
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The card wished loved ones a "blessed holiday season" and included candid family photos.

Durham captioned the post, writing, "Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happiest holidays! Love, The Wahlbergs."

Though they got married in 2009, Wahlberg and Durham have been together since 2003.

Mark Wahlberg with wife Rhea Durham and family attend
Mark Wahlberg with wife Rhea Durham and family attend 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction' New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on June 25, 2014 in New York City (Getty Images)

Fans praise Mark Wahlberg's fitness, ageless looks 

Netizens lauded Mark Wahlberg's discipline. One fan wrote on Instagram, "I love how he doesn't care, he's just pumping their arms." Another joked, "And here I am on my second mimosa … Merry Christmas." A third added, "Let's get it. Merry Christmas."

"Wow, Respect, so strong," one commented. Another wrote, "This man has been in shape his whole life."

Comments continued to highlight his consistency. "4 am despite Christmas dinner last night...," said one follower.

Others wrote, "Every day you are better," and "Always Amazing." A few more added, "You are perfect," and "He just doesn't age."

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