{"id":615887,"date":"2026-04-18T22:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T22:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/615887\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T22:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T22:10:25","slug":"how-mel-c-reshaped-her-body-at-52","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/615887\/","title":{"rendered":"How Mel C reshaped her body at 52"},"content":{"rendered":"

She’s long been known for her fit, lean image. But Mel C, aka Sporty Spice, has transformed her body in her 50s with weights<\/a> \u2013 and a tough exercise challenge. Posting on Instagram<\/a>, the singer showed off her Gladiator-esque physique promoting her new album, Sweat, with the caption: \u2018Prepare to SWEAT! Two weeks to go.\u2019<\/p>\n

And she also shared the workouts that have transformed her body. In a video of a gym session, Mel can be seen lifting weights, as well as performing squats, deadlifts and hip thrusts. \u2018Mel is a force to be reckoned with, that\u2019s for sure,\u2019 says GH fitness expert Kim Hawley<\/a>. \u2018Squats, deadlifts, hip thrusts and \u201ctoes to bar\u201d are really powerful compound movements, and although the weights are not super heavy, it\u2019s still a really intense workout that targets multiple muscle groups at once.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Her pull-ups, which are notoriously difficult for women are what we call \u201cassisted\u201d (ie using a band),\u2019 explains Kim, \u2018but only partially aided, and she\u2019s using really great form. Mel clearly has incredible strength and you can see she has spent a lot of time honing those moves over the years \u2013 just goes to show you that growing older does not define you.\u2019<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all. The Spice Girl also revealed that she has taken on a \u2018new challenge\u2019 for her fitness \u2013 competing in Hyrox<\/a> races.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019ve never heard of Hyrox, here\u2019s the lowdown: Hyrox is a high intensity fitness craze that\u2019s experiencing a huge surge in popularity. Gym-goers compete in indoor fitness racing competitions that combine eight kilometres of running with eight workout stations, performing exercises like \u2018sandbag\u2019 weighted lunges, burpees and rowing.<\/p>\n

Here is the full list of eight Hyrox challenges embraced by Mel:<\/p>\n

1. SkiErg (1,000m): Machine-based ski motion which gives a full-body cardio workout <\/p>\n

2. Sled Push: Push a heavy weighted sled <\/p>\n

3. Sled Pull: Pull sled toward you using a rope<\/p>\n

4. Burpee Broad Jumps: Burpee, jump forward, repeat<\/p>\n

5. Rowing <\/p>\n

6. Farmer\u2019s Carry: Carry heavy kettlebells<\/p>\n

7. Sandbag Lunges: Walking lunges with sandbag on shoulders<\/p>\n

8. Wall Balls: Squat, then throw ball at a target, repeat<\/p>\n

Hyrox is known for it\u2019s toughness \u2013 but Mel C seems to be taking it all in her super-fit stride. And she even praises her sister, Emma, for introducing her to the intense sport. In a post on Instagram, she revealed: \u2018Hyrox my most recent fitness challenge. Massive thank you to my sister @emmaspice77<\/a> the REAL Sporty Spice for getting me signed up. Love ya sis!\u2019<\/p>\n

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