Since retiring from the NBA, Dwyane Wade has dived into a wellness routine that goes beyond the court, embracing practices from hot yoga to ice baths to stay in peak mental and physical shape. “I feel like I’m in better shape now than I was actually as a player,” Wade once shared. The three-time NBA champ has taken up hot yoga—a practice that he loves and finds mentally challenging, even if his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, isn’t fully on board.
Recently, Wade was seen enjoying an icy dip to unwind, sharing glimpses of his wellness retreat on Instagram. Accompanied by close friends, the group engaged in mindfulness exercises, golf simulation, and a moving session on forgiveness and honesty. Wade shouted out the Men’s Wellness Timeout Retreat, a gathering dedicated to men’s mental health and holistic well-being. While the retreat didn’t include hot yoga, Wade has made it a near-daily ritual with his crew, despite Union’s protests.
Union, for her part, has humorously aired her mixed feelings about hot yoga. “My husband swears by it. He has a whole crew. They go daily. I’ll be at Pilates—in the air conditioning.” She’s tried to join Wade occasionally, even attempting a hip-opening class, which ended in unexpected tears as the practice released stored emotions. “I was heaving and sobbing like I was at a funeral,” she shared, admitting hot yoga isn’t for everyone.
As Wade embraces wellness to its fullest, even getting his father involved, it’s clear that his commitment extends to those he loves. Whether it’s convincing Union to join or inspiring fans to explore health-focused routines, Wade’s journey shows how fitness, mental health, and mindfulness are becoming a family affair.
