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ESPN’s Chris Fowler Shares His Secret At 62

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated Jan 29, 2026 8:57 PM ET

ESPN’s college football lead play-by-play announcer, Chris Fowler, is one of the best at his job. He just called his 12th championship collaboration with Kirk Herbstreit in the Indiana Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes in the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship game.

The game wasn’t exempt from controversy, and Fowler raised some eyebrows with one of his comments during the broadcast. Outside of that, he has established himself as one of the most respected voices not only in college football, but soccer, tennis and polo.

Additionally, Fowler has turned plenty of heads with his physique over the years. At 62, he looks seriously fit. The veteran shared details of his fitness journey recently, explaining how he continues to look in great shape despite being in his 60s.

Chris Fowler Breaks Down How He Stays Fit At 62

ESPN College GameDay is a weekly television program that airs during the college football season. The hosts are Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, and Chris Fowler. The production was in Fayetteville, Arkansas Nov. 12 for the Arkansas/Tennessee game.

During a conversation with Scott Felstead of “Muscle and Fitness,” Chris Fowler explained how he went from lifting with his ego instead of focusing on what really worked. After multiple injuries, which resulted in four knee operations and shoulder injuries, he has learned how to listen to his body.

“From warmups to stretching, to workouts and recovery,” Fowler said. “I worked out like an idiot for a long time. Back then, I was ‘bro lifting’ with a lot of effort but not much intelligence. I learned a lot of hard lessons, I think I’m much more intelligent but no less intense while working out at 62 than I was in my 20s and 30s. I’m in better shape now.”

He adds that he doesn’t take rest days and constantly pushes himself in what he calls “prudent aggression.”

“I’m active every day,” says Fowler. “So, I don’t take a ‘rest day’. I’m miserable when I’m sedentary. Some days you’re forced to sit on a plane, in a car, or in meetings. But I get edgy. When I have those days, I want to get out and be active, so I’m never sedentary by choice.”

Additionally, Fowler enjoys going outdoors. He has found love for mountain climbing, trekking and hiking, which also help him stay active even when he’s not in the gym.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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