Travis Barker Workout and Diet
Musician
Travis Barker is from California. He got his first drum kit at age 4 and started taking lessons at 5. He also studied other instruments and voice. In high school, Barker played in the jazz ensemble and marching band. After graduation, he was working as a trash man when he filled in with the band Aquabats and wound up staying. In 1998, Barker was recruited by Blink-182 to fill in as their drummer, and once again stayed. Blink’s 1999 album Enema of the State shot the band to fame. Barker collaborates with many other musicians in a wide range of musical genres, from country to pop to hip hop. He has appeared in many shows and films and his family was the subject of the reality show Meet the Barkers. Barker founded a clothing brand and a record label, and also collaborated with different brands including shoes and cymbals. He released a memoir in 2015. Barker is a vegan, has invested in the vegan restaurant Crossroads and has a self-named vegan-based wellness brand. In 2022, He married Kourtney Kardashian. Barker has 3 children in total, including 2 from a previous marriage. He has millions of followers on social media. Barker is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 180 lbs.
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Travis Barker’s Diet
Diet Summary
To look at him, you wouldn’t expect Barker to be a vegan, but he has been eating a plant-based diet for a long time. He avoids animal products because they don’t sit well with him. He also avoids gluten for the same reason, although he is less strict about that. He loves his comfort food, so staples include vegan egg sandwiches, vegan chicken and waffles and vegan sushi. His am beverage of choice is espresso or matcha tea. Vegan protein shakes are also on the menu, and he loves dessert, particularly coconut sorbet and shaved ice.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
High Carb
Low-Medium Protein
Diet Details
Kickstart the Day
Barker likes to get his day started with some caffeine, from coffee or matcha. His go-to is espresso or black coffee but if he wants milk, it’ll be oat or coconut.
Power Up
Barker generally doesn’t eat breakfast. Instead, he has a plant-based protein shake made with lots of superfoods like berries, avocado, maca, and flaxseed.
Vegan Options
Barker avoids animal products because he says they make him feel sick, but he loves the vegan replacements like vegan sausage, chicken, eggs, and non-dairy milk.
Needs Must
While Barker was in the hospital recovering from a terrible plane crash, he accepted that he needed to eat more protein, and got it from animal sources. But as soon as he was recovered, he went back to his vegan ways.
What to Eat
- Vegan foods
- Meat alternatives
- Plant-based protein
- Gluten-free foods
- Veggies
- Fruit
- Vegan sushi
- Vegan gluten-free pasta
- Avocados
- Dates
- Nuts
- Almond butter
- Seeds
- Oat milk
- Coconut milk
- Flaxseed oil
- Espresso
- Matcha
- Maple syrup
- Water
What to Avoid
- Animal products
- Dairy
- Meat
- Gluten (sometimes)
- Drugs
- Alcohol
Barker on his morning beverage
‘I love coffee. I love matcha.’
Barker on breakfast
‘My favorite breakfast in the world is chicken and waffles from Crossroads.’
Barker on gluten
‘I try my best to avoid gluten. It doesn’t make me feel the best.’
Travis Barker’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
From Stoner to Ripped
Barker admits to being something of a ‘druggie’ in high school, but he has since cleaned up his act and become a wellness devotee.
Run Travis Run
Barker started his own running club 20 years ago after he found out he was going to become a father. He wanted to be the best version of himself. The club raises money for charities.
Explosive Work
Barker prefers to work his fast-twitch muscles, so he runs, does regular boxing and Muay Thai, as well as explosive weightlifting.
Ice on the Go
Barker seeks out local cold therapy centers when he travels, but says that if he can’t find one, the hotel staff will deliver carts of ice.
Daily Dose
Barker works out first thing every day because it sets him up physically and mentally for the day ahead. He is often up at 6 am for a 1-hour walk.
Mix It Up
Barker likes to do different types of exercise. He might go for a run, lift weights, or do a Pilates routine.
Recovery Matters
Barker says recovery became important when he realized that he could not keep going without adding in self-care. He loves cold plunges, and takes one 5-6 hours before every concert.
Exercise Style
A Travis Barker Routine
Exercise every day, first thing. Vary the routine.
Walk
Run
Strength training
Other cardio
Abs/core work
Pilates
Boxing
Muay Thai
Cold plunges & other self-care
Barker on his exercise routine
‘The first thing I do in when I wake up in the morning is exercise.’
Barker on his health
‘I gave up smoking, drinking and doing drugs years ago. My new addiction is running.’
Barker on why he prioritizes fitness
‘Working out relieves any stress I might have, clears my mind, and boosts my mood. It’s really the best way to start my day.’
Barker on the importance of recovery
‘Recovery became a big issue for me — just figuring out how to keep going and not break down.’
Barker on cold plunges
‘You have this huge burst of dopamine and you feel like you reset.’
Travis Barker’s Supplements
Adaptogens
Barker has his own line of supplements, including sugar-free adaptogen gummies for day and night.
Plant Protein
Barker makes a shake with plant protein after working out. He mixes it with a banana and coconut or almond milk.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed oil and flaxseed also go into Barker’s protein shake. Flaxseed is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids which fight inflammation and promote overall health.
Cinnamon
Barker uses cinnamon in his shake. Cinnamon tastes good and it offers many health benefits including taming inflammation, regulating blood sugar and preventing infection.
Travis Barker’s Lifestyle
Relax & Unwind
Barker loves to unwind with an evening bath, complete with his own CBD salts. He also says a screen-free evening is very helpful with getting quality sleep.
Enhanced Sleep
Barker created his sleep tincture to help combat the grueling nature of a typical musician’s lifestyle.
Honing Skills
Barker will sometimes set up his drum kit backward to stretch his mind and body, and activate creativity.
Fuzzy Inspo
Barker names the Muppet Animal as his inspiration to learn drumming. In 2012, he got to play alongside Animal and Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem on Jimmy Kimmel Live! As for human inspiration, John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, and Tommy Lee make the list.
Superstar Drummer
While most drummers stay hidden in the background, Barker has been called the ‘first punk superstar drummer.’ He has founded 2 bands, Transplants and +44, and collaborated extensively with the late DJ AM in the duo TRV$DJAM, as well as many other artists across virtually all genres of music.
Fear Becomes Reality
Barker has always been afraid of flying, and had a premonition he would die in a plane crash. In 2008, the private plane he was in malfunctioned and crashed before takeoff, killing four people onboard. Barker spent 3 months in hospitals and burn centers and needed 16 surgeries and numerous skin grafts. He still prefers to ride a bus for 20 hours rather than take a plane.
Complex Relationships
Barker’s third wife is Kourtney Kardashian, and they have 1 son together. He also has 2 children from a previous marriage to 1995 Miss USA runner-up Shanna Moakler. She has a child with boxer Oscar De La Hoya, and both have appeared in The Kardashians, as well as in their own reality series Meet the Barkers.
Family First
Tragically, Barker’s mother died the day before he started high school. He is devoted to his kids and spends lots of time with them. Raised Catholic, he often prays with them.
Serious Ink
Barker has over 100 tattoos. Very little of his skin is not inked. Besides his kids’ names, he also has song titles, and many car tattoos, including a Cadillac logo that took 12 hours to inscribe.
Barker on baths
‘I love taking baths. It’s such an amazing way to unwind.’
Barker on his sleep tincture
‘I wake up feeling refreshed. It’s a game changer.’
Barker on the best city to eat in
‘My favorite food city is Los Angeles. We are spoiled with so many great options.’
Barker on the Muppets’ Animal
‘That was the main reason I picked up drumsticks.’
Barker on cleaning up his act
‘A few health scares…woke me up…and forced me to change my lifestyle completely.’
Recommended Products
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Follow Your Heart vegan egg alternative
Mindright Plant-Based Protein Bars
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