Lifestyle Style Idris Elba Shows Off His Workout Routine (and Abs) in Sexy Shirtless Video The actor works out shirtless in a sexy gym video By Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico is PEOPLE's Deputy Style Director, where she oversees the brand's digital Style and Beauty coverage. This includes running lead on the Met Gala, which is among PEOPLE.com's top-trafficked red carpet events every year, interviewing the industry's top influencers (including all the Kardashian-Jenners), and breaking A-list celeb news (a New Jersey shore native, it is no surprise that her favorite interview ever was with Bruce Springsteen). Brittany is a style contributor to People Every Day Podcast and has represented the brand on national TV programs including Good Morning America and The CW's two TV specials on the British Royals. She joined PEOPLE from Cosmopolitan in 2013, where she was an Associate Editor. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 9, 2014 08:13 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We knew Idris Elba was buff, but it’s nice to have a little reminder once in a while. The actor, 42, gave fans a glimpse at his intense workout routine on Instagram, and he showed just how fit he is in the shirtless video. Like … really fit. Courtesy Idris Elba Elba gets tips from his trainers in the clip posted on Instagram, working up a sweat as he does a challenging-looking arm and ab workout that involves pushups and a barbell to get in shape for his new film. “Training for my next Film. Bastille Day. Grinding,” the British star captioned the below video. (Warning: You might have to splash some cold water on your face after watching the clip.) http://instagram.com/p/t5UjohEiU5/?modal=true And with a bod like that, Elba is also in great “Bond … James Bond” shape if he were tapped to play the iconic role. Back in September, the actor revealed he was interested in taking on the part of the iconic spy after being asked about the casting rumor during a Reddit Q&A. “If it was offered to me, absolutely,” he shared. What do you think of the actor’s gym video? Do you want him to play the next Bond? Share your thoughts below. –Brittany Talarico [article_newsletter]