Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s relationship took off with a shared passion for fitness and wellness. The Blink-182 drummer, 48, revealed to PEOPLE that his bond with the Poosh founder, 45, started with their mutual love for exercise.
“We became close because of our workouts together. Before we started dating, we were fitness buddies, always working out and running together. That’s how it all began,” Barker shares while discussing his upcoming wellness event, Run Travis Run, happening in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 6, and in Queens, New York, on Sunday, July 21.
Inspired by the iconic running scene from the 1994 film Forrest Gump, Barker aims to inspire people to get active. “The goal is to make it fun,” he explains. “Even if people just see this event and don’t participate, maybe it will encourage them to step outside and get moving.”
Since welcoming their son Rocky in November 2023, Barker and Kardashian prioritize physical and mental health as parents. “We do Pilates together and ensure we spend at least half an hour to an hour each day exercising,” he says about his routine with his wife of two years.
For his personal regimen, Barker starts his day with a 30-minute walk while listening to an audiobook or podcast and repeats this routine at night to help with sleep after high-energy shows. “Wellness and working out are crucial for everything I do,” he adds.
Nutrition also plays a key role in their wellness journey. Barker mentions adopting Kardashian’s “really good avocado shake” recipe and adapting it to his taste. “I took her shake and made my own version. We both value wellness. I introduced her to matcha, and she’s introduced me to different foods.”
Kardashian follows a mostly vegan diet, which Barker appreciates and partakes in with her. “She’s incredible,” he says. “It’s wonderful to be with someone who shares the same enthusiasm for wellness.”
