It’s been 14 years since Michael Strahan retired from the NFL, after a 15-year career playing a defensive role for the New York Giants. Since then, his professional life has not only taken off, but has gone in countless directions: He’s been a commentator on the Fox television show NFL Sunday (along with hosting “Thursday Night Football”). )), he had a four-year co-host of “Live! With Kelly and Michael” with Kelly Ripa and he is currently morning host for “Good Morning America.”
In 2015, he also launched a Michael Strahan clothing collection that he wears almost every day. “Everything in my line is designed for versatility,” he told CNN Underscored, noting that Modern Fit Crew turtleneck sweater with navy triangles being one of his new favorites. “All my shirts can take me to meetings, social events and more. I love them.” He can also often be found in the collection of black skinny jeans, can easily be transformed into trousers. “Our denim has the perfect stretch,” he says – which comes in handy when he’s sitting on a plane or in front of a camera for hours at a time. (Or, you know, because soaring to the edge of space with Blue Origin.)
Now Strahan is also getting into the skincare game for the first time. On September 16, he launched the Michael Strahan Daily Defense line (available at CVS), which is a 5-product regimen based on the products he uses daily to combat depression. skin dryness.
CNN Underscored spoke to Strahan, one of television’s busiest men, to get his favorite daily essentials while he’s on the go.
Daily moisturizing cream
There are five products in Strahan’s new skincare line: cleanser, shaving cream, aftershave balm, face and neck moisturizer and beard oil. He likes to use them all as part of his daily routine, but if he’s on the go, he makes sure to at least apply a moisturizer, which is non-clogging and made with vitamin E. and butter oil. “It’s my secret weapon to getting my best look and feel,” he says. “Especially during the football season, it’s been my busiest season.”
A device for work and play
Because he often travels by plane, train or car, Strahan said he always carries an iPad to watch content while on the go. “I love my iPad,” he said. “Not just for work and email updates, but also for unplugging and watching movies.” He added, “On ‘GMA’, a lot of actors come to promote their movies, so I’m lucky to get previews by the audience.”
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Water bottles
“A good skin care routine also involves hydration,” says Strahan. “And nutrition, of course.” He makes sure he drinks at least 8 glasses of water daily with the 32-ounce Stainless Steel Portable Hydroelectric Bottle. “I always drink a lot of water during the day,” he said. “This gets me on the right track.”
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Quality suitcase
“GMA” and “Thursday Night Football” both filmed in NYC (where Strahan keeps his base), but he is constantly flying around the country for various segments of the morning program, for soccer games or filming. advertising or other media events. “I became a packer at this point,” he says, noting that he loves the durable Away bags. “Having a good quality bag is very important given how much I travel from week to week.”
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Meal replacement bar
A leisurely sit-down lunch isn’t exactly what a workaholic Strahan can do every day. “My schedule is very busy,” he said. “But it’s important to energize. When I can’t sit down for lunch, I just eat a Quest bar. They’re healthy, so they’re always in my pocket. Sometimes that’s how I get from meeting to meeting.”
Portable charger
No missed connections here. Strahan says he has to stay connected for work, which means he’s not going anywhere without his cell phone, laptop, and AirPods charger. The best-selling Anker PowerCore III Elite is thin enough to fit in a trouser or jacket pocket and charge in three hours. Then it has enough juice to charge the mobile phone up to five times. “It is extremely important that I pay for all my business meetings and calls throughout the day,” says Strahan.
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Sports clothing
Strahan points out that he doesn’t always Wear a suit and tie in front of the camera. When he has a break, he likes to be comfortable and relaxed in sportswear. “Definitely my favorite from the NFL line,” he says of this MSX sleeveless hoodie by Michael Strahan. “This is what I wear when I watch games, go for a walk at home, or sweat it out in the gym.”
