Ja’Marr Chase may be one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, but that doesn’t mean he’s content with where he is physically.
“I feel blessed for what I’ve been able to do this season and the records I’ve achieved,” says Chase, who recently partnered with Fabletics to launch an athleisure linewhich also includes GridTech pieces. “But I’m already thinking about next year. Every season is an opportunity to push harder, go further, do better, and that progress starts in the offseason.”
Chase and his Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2025-2026 season with a disappointing 6-11 record, resulting in a third-place finish in the AFC North. While quarterback Joe Burrow’s finger injury, which kept him out for nine games, appeared to be a major contributor to the team’s loss of this year’s playoffs, the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has already begun making changes to his training regimen already to get even stronger for next season.
The training strategy behind Chase’s explosive speed
“I rarely stick to one practice as my role on the court requires explosive speed and agility,” says Chase. “There’s always weights involved. Always cardio. But by constantly changing it up, I’m training my body to prepare for the unexpected. It’s always about getting better at what I do. From old exercises to new, I’m just pushing harder, having fun.”
When it comes to getting motivated in the gym, the fifth-year veteran has a favorite teammate to help him reach his full potential — and with good reason.
“Target [Higgins]for sure,” Chase says of his fellow wide receiver. “We always push each other to work harder. We want to be the best receiving duo in the NFL.”
During the offseason, Chase focuses on maintaining what he’s already built on the field while also allowing his muscles to recover.
“I’m very focused on body work,” explains Chase. “I do massage and dry needling. Recovery work is a big part of how I keep my body performing every week.”
“I do more conditioning in the off-season,” Chase continues. “Things like high-intensity cardio, heavier weights. During the season, I’m more focused on how to maintain my energy and performance from week to week. The offseason is always a good time to let my body go and let it heal. I’m grateful for this break, but disappointed that this break started a month early this year. But we’ll be more ready to go next year.”
Game-Day Nutrition and Pre-Game Fuel by Ja’Marr Chase
The 2021 NFL Rookie of the Year’s eating routine is part of the recipe for his overall success as well.
“Before the game, I keep it pretty low-key, but make sure it’s enough to fuel me to be on the field for a couple of hours,” says Chase. “A peanut butter and jelly sandwich can do the trick. It’s always about consistency before the game. After the game, I like to treat myself to something really satisfying. A good burger is always on point.”
Mental Preparation: The music that gets you game-ready for the chase
Chase gets his head right by following the same pregame rituals consistently since his college days at LSU.
“I’m always listening to music,” says Chase. “There are songs that I always have to listen to before I play and they get me pumped up, like Future, Kodak [Black’s] “News or something” [and] “Wrap Up” and then the main one, “Straight Bars” by Lul Tys. I listen to these songs right before I go on the field from college.” End of comment
Looking good is just as important to Chase as feeling good, his game days and gym sessions look sleeker and more comfortable than ever.
“I’m very into fashion and style, so what I wear is very important to me,” Chase says of their collaboration. “What I love about Fabletics is that their clothes not only feel good, but they perform well and look good too. It’s the perfect combination of fashion and fitness. I’m really proud of this partnership and excited for people to try the new GridTech. I tested it well before launch and it’s perfect for light training days because it locks in heat to keep muscles loose.”
“I sent stuff to my teammates and friends. It was crazy to see people I know wearing something I helped create. Everyone loved the collection, especially the graphics we did and they were inspired by my life. That was really important and special.
