Why Lenny Kravitz Prefers to Workout in Leather Pants—Yes, Really

Lenny Kravitz can’t get leather pants off his mind, even at the gym.

After all, the “Fly Away” singer shared insight into his decision to wear the not-so-practical article of clothing while working out.

“I perform onstage in leather, denim, whatever, so those are the pants I wear to train,” Kravitz told Men’s Health in an interview published July 14. “It also means I can fit in a workout anytime, anywhere.”

Instead of using a fitness watch to track his workouts, the Hunger Games alum said he uses his 28-inch waist size as a reference.

“I can gauge everything by how I’m in my pants,” he added. “If my pants are a little tight, I know I’m getting outta’ shape. My friend Denzel Washington gave me this phrase, ‘The pants don’t lie, the pants don’t lie.'” 

Although the 62-year-old—who shares daughter Zoë Kravitz, 37, with ex-wife Lisa Bonet—is happy with how he looks, he does sometimes feel insecure about his leather-concealed legs.