Matt James works on his Bachelor body as he heads to the track field for his daily workout

Matt James works on his Bachelor body as he heads to the track field for his daily workout… after being named the franchise’s first black lead

Matt James headed to the track field to work on his Bachelor body after being named the franchise’s first black lead in it’s 18 year history.

The former football pro, 28, was spotted getting in his daily quarantine workout in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday, just a few days after the big announcement was made.   

Matt worked on his arm strength and agility as he completed several push-ups, followed by a few leaps across the astroturf.   

Working out to hand out roses! Matt James headed to the track field to work on his Bachelor body in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday 

The star, whose friendship with fan favorite Tyler Cameron propelled him to fame in Bachelor Nation, wore a black Nike jacket, matching shorts, a blue UCLA cap and trainers.  

Wearing a pair of earbuds, Matt seemed totally focused on his workout as he tuned out the world momentarily to balance his body and mind with a quick exercise.  

Matt has been quarantining with his good friend Tyler in Florida, and the star was seen leaving their shared house earlier that day with a female friend.  

The rigorous workout undoubtedly helped clear his head, after a rather big week which saw him become the first black Bachelor. 

Leap for love: James worked on his agility on the track field

Leap for love: James worked on his agility on the track field 

Quarantine crew! Matt has been quarantining with his good friend Tyler in Florida, and the star was seen leaving their shared house earlier that day with a female friend

Quarantine crew! Matt has been quarantining with his good friend Tyler in Florida, and the star was seen leaving their shared house earlier that day with a female friend

Sporty: The star, whose friendship with fan favorite Tyler Cameron propelled him to fame in Bachelor Nation, wore a black Nike jacket, matching shorts, a blue UCLA cap and trainers

Sporty: The star, whose friendship with fan favorite Tyler Cameron propelled him to fame in Bachelor Nation, wore a black Nike jacket, matching shorts, a blue UCLA cap and trainers 

Matt’s casting came in response to global protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, and outcry over the lack of diversity on The Bachelor. 

Matt was announced as the series’ next leading man on Good Morning America on Friday, though initially he was cast for Clare Crawley’s upcoming season, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis. 

The star admitted he was a little let down he was unable to meet her when he learned he would be the next Bachelor.

Fan favorites: James soared to Bachelor Nation prominence due to his friendship with Tyler Cameron

Fan favorites: James soared to Bachelor Nation prominence due to his friendship with Tyler Cameron

‘My first reaction was, “Does this mean I don’t get to meet Clare?” because I was looking forward to meeting her,’ he revealed.

‘I had set aside all this time and we’d gone out to California and been called back for quarantine. I’m super excited for her and her season but I’m looking forward to meeting her eventually.’

Apparently, Clare had no idea Matt was going to be the next Bachelor. 

‘Clare didn’t know about Matt becoming the Bachelor until GMA announcement,’ a source told Us Weekly. ‘Decisions are still being made when it comes to her cast.’ 

Provided filming of The Bachelor is able to go ahead as planned, Matt’s season will premiere in the spring of 2021 following Clare’s season. 

Looking for love: James has been named the first black Bachelor in the franchise's 18-year history

Looking for love: James has been named the first black Bachelor in the franchise’s 18-year history

Meanwhile: Matt's pal Tyler was spotted shirtless in the sunshine

Meanwhile: Matt’s pal Tyler was spotted shirtless in the sunshine 

Captain Tyler! Cameron sat behind the steering wheel as he enjoyed a day on a boat with pals

Captain Tyler! Cameron sat behind the steering wheel as he enjoyed a day on a boat with pals

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