Rhoyle Ivy King is far more than your typical actor. He is a trailblazer and a role model. Most recognizable for his role as Nathaniel (she/her) on CW’s All American: Homecoming, Rhoyle is setting the new standard for what it means to have inclusive representation. Outside of his work on camera, Rhoyle is a creative, a fashion icon, and a fitness guru. His mental strength and discipline is admirable, but it’s the way he leads with love that truly leaves a mark on people. Something he would not be able to do unless he first poured love into himself.
We had the honor of chatting with Rhoyle about his role, the upcoming season, his fitness routine, and how his first victory in his day is taking care of himself.
Q: Thanks so much for chatting with us! Help our readers get to know you by describing yourself in a few words?
A: Thanks for having me! Hi everyone, my name is Rhoyle Ivy King (He/Him/They) and I’m a creative person that really values: quality time, loyalty, and hard work.
Q: Congrats on the recent news of All American: Homecoming getting renewed for another season. Do you have any theories on what’s in store for Nathaniel in season 2?
A: When I tell you, not a clue. But I’m excited to continue diving into her journey. I’m extremely curious to see how she presses forward in discovering, and trailblazing a path for herself.
Q: Switching gears, we noticed that you are somewhat of a fitness guru. Take us through your workout regimen? What does a week of workouts typically consist of?
A: Fitness is definitely a top priority for me. I start each morning off with a workout, with one day off for rest. Which, of course, isn’t always easy. Sometimes it requires heading to bed very early the previous day with a 1:00am or 2:00am gym time before heading to set, but it’s making sure that my priorities stay in order. My workouts are body, mind, and spirit strengthening time. Often listening to someone like Bishop T.D. Jakes or Sarah Jakes-Roberts to strengthen my spirit. Sometimes, just silence is what my mind and spirit need while working out.
Always starting and ending with stretching & cardio. And alternating between A (Upper body) & B (Lower Body) days.
Q: Do you follow a specific dietary plan? What are some of your favorite meals?
A: My biggest restriction is keeping most sugary treats to my day off and keeping them in moderation. Ice cream being my greatest craving.
Q: Are there any tools/ resources that you can share that have helped keep you motivated?
A: One book I have read and gone back to a few times is: Atomic Habits by James Clear. It really helped me understand how much your habits can change your life. I also do what people think is crazy, but I think out loud to myself. Words are life. And everything starts with a thought and a word. Speaking to yourself: your thoughts of creativity, words of motivation, your dreams, is speaking life into those things, bringing them into reality.
Q: How does nutrition and fitness play a role in your mental health?
A: It really strengthens the discipline that must happen in my mind first. Because, truthfully, those very early mornings are not always pleasurable. Putting my mind to the task and completing it brings me a sense of victory. The knowledge that my mind is stronger than my body. That my first victory of the day was pouring into myself. Because I can’t pour into others with an empty cup.
Q: Aside from working out, what does your care routine consist of?
A: Rest, being number one. I will move mountains to get 8 hours of sleep, though I’m not always successful. Sleep is a big part of having the energy to show up for yourself, and others. But rest is more than sleeping. Because I have gotten 8 hours of sleep and still been tired. Rest can be physical, but it can also be mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual. It’s always during my workouts that I realize where I need to focus.
Q: Any final advice you’d like to give our readers?
A: Kind of keeping on conversation, I would really encourage people to pour into themselves. Whether that be in discipline or resting. Mental or physical. Life’s unstable journey requires us to activate core strength. Kind of like, when standing on a Balance Ball in the gym. The more you pour into the different aspects of yourself and life (especially the challenging areas), the more prepared you are to balance on unstable ground.
You can keep up with Rhoyle Ivy King on his Instagram: @RhoyleIvyKing
