He's going in the right direction: Fuller-faced Keanu Reeves battles his extra bulge as he visits the gym on his motorbike

He surprised fans recently when he appeared at the Cannes Film Festival packing a bit more paunch than usual.
But Keanu Reeves is clearly keen to not let the middle aged spread get the better of him as he was spotted heading the gym in Hollywood on Wednesday.
Arriving by motorbike the 48-year-old looked more like his usual action-hero self, if it wasn't for the extra bloat visible around his face.

 

Exercise time: Keanu Reeves was spotted heading to the gym on Wednesday in Hollywood

Wearing a pair of khaki coloured three quarter length trousers, he showed off his pale ankles beneath.
Protecting himself on his bike he wore a zip up coat with a pair of leather gloves and a helmet which didn’t cover his face.
Shielding from the sun he covered his eyes with a pair of sunglasses, while his face featured a number of days’ worth of stubble. 

 

Biker boy: Keanu arrived by motorbike wearing a helmet which didn't cover his face

 

Extra weight: The extra pounds the actor has put on recently could be seen around his face

On his feet The Matrix actor wore a pair of trainers, gearing up for his gym session. 
His black locks, which have remained pretty much the same since he starred in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures, were kept covered by the helmet.
The action star has two films that are set to be released later in 2013, both of which must have required that Keanu be on top form.

 

Shady: The actor wore a pair of sunglasses to protect him from the sun as he biked tot he gym

 

Parking up: The actor looked like he was concentrating as he parked his bike

In 47 Ronin, the actor stars as an 18th century samurai who sets out to avenge the death of his troupe's master.
Additionally, in Man of Tai Chi, Keanu directs and stars in the film based on martial artists.
The film is Keanu’s directorial debut and his martial arts trainer from the Matrix films plays the lead in the Mandarin, Cantonese and English language film.

 

 

Kitted up: The actor wore a pair of trainers so he would be ready to get going as soon as he hit the gym

Speaking about his decision to make a kung fu film he said: ‘Kung fu movies are beautiful, exotic, wonderful, empowering.’
He continued: ‘It's like play. There's something childlike about it. They are fake fights – and that's fun.’
It's certainly been a very busy few months for the star who has been filming and recently promoting the film Generation Um...
Keanu may also be getting back in shape as he is rumoured to be starring alongside Reese Witherspoon in new sci-fi film Passengers.

 

 

 

Different look: In Cannes (L) Keanu looked older than he has in the past compared to his Hollywood hearthrob days