Lorraine Kelly openly shares her top three preferred physical activities for maintaining agility at the age of 65.
Lorraine Kelly, the beloved television presenter and author, has shared her fitness secrets for staying active and healthy as she ages. From wild swimming to her new exercise series, Work It Out, Lorraine emphasises the importance of balance, enjoyment, and a good workout routine.
In an interview, Lorraine revealed her preference for swimsuits over wetsuits when wild swimming, stating that it provides a different sensation. This love for cold water swimming inspired her to write her first novel, The Island Swimmer.
Lorraine's new exercise series was launched on Lorraine, where she encourages viewers to prioritise their health and well-being. Among her favourite workouts is Zumba, a dance-led fitness class that combines music from around the world with fun movements to create a high-intensity workout. Lorraine emphasises its mental and physical benefits, particularly helping with menopause-related anxiety and giving a "spring clean" feeling to the mind.
Walking, whether 30 minutes a day or reaching 10,000 steps, is another exercise that Lorraine recommends for maintaining fitness at 65 and beyond. It is highly effective for cardiovascular and metabolic health as well as muscle strength. Lorraine also enjoys walking her dogs, Angus and Ruby, as one of her favourite exercises for stress relief and physical activity.
The side plank exercise is another workout that Lorraine recommends for strengthening the core, improving stability in the hips and shoulders, and enhancing balance and overall strength. Lorraine appreciates the side plank as a challenging functional move that benefits the entire body, and notes that different difficulty levels make it accessible for varying fitness levels.
These exercises collectively target cardiovascular health, mental well-being, muscular strength, and core stability, which are key factors in longevity and active aging. Lorraine also prioritises brain health, doing daily Wordle and crosswords, and being vigilant about mammograms.
Lorraine attributes regular workouts and balanced dietary changes to helping her lose weight and improve her life. She serves as an ambassador for Weight Watchers, which has motivated her to make healthy changes. Lorraine finds a good diet and exercise regimen valuable as she ages, prioritising enjoyment and exercises for longevity.
In addition to her fitness routine, Lorraine applauds Helen Mirren's approach to life, which emphasises enjoying every moment. Taking dogs for walks can be a good way to make friends in a new area, as Lorraine found when she moved from Scotland. Lorraine's first wild swimming experience was in Antarctica, and she now swims once a week for physical and mental benefits.
[1] Source: Mayo Clinic, AARP, and American Heart Association.
- Lorraine Kelly values the sensation of cold water swimming, which inspired her to write her first novel, The Island Swimmer.
- Lorraine's new exercise series, Work It Out, encourages viewers to prioritize health and well-being, with Zumba being one of her favorite workouts.
- Apart from Zumba, Lorraine recommends walking 30 minutes a day or reaching 10,000 steps, as well as the side plank exercise, for maintaining fitness and strength.
- The focus on cardiovascular health, mental well-being, muscular strength, and core stability is crucial to Lorraine for longevity and active aging.
- Lorraine prioritizes brain health by doing daily Wordle and crosswords, and staying informed about mammograms.
- Lorraine believes that regular workouts and balanced dietary changes have played a significant role in her weight loss and improved lifestyle.
- Emulating Helen Mirren's approach to life, Lorraine values enjoying every moment, making new friends through walks with her dogs, and swimming weekly for physical and mental benefits. [Source: Mayo Clinic, AARP, and American Heart Association]
