{"id":370525,"date":"2025-12-26T18:25:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/370525\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T18:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:25:07","slug":"chuando-tan-looks-half-his-age-at-59-check-out-his-diet-and-fitness-secrets-70-is-diet-and-the-other-30-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/370525\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuando Tan looks half his age at 59, check out his diet and fitness secrets: \u201870% is diet and the other 30% is\u2026\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who says ageing has to mean slowing down or fading away? For Chuando Tan, the Singapore-based model, photographer and global fashion <\/a>icon, ageing is something to embrace with confidence and self-respect. At the ripe age of 59, Chuando shared a refreshing perspective on growing older, in his June 5 interview with Vogue Singapore<\/a>: \u201cEven as you grow older, you have to keep the sexiness in you – not for others, but for yourself.\u201d Rather than chase youth, he focuses on living well and staying true to himself, a mindset that shines through in both his work and his everyday life.<\/p>\n

\"Check Check out Chuando Tan’s secret to looking half his age at 59!(Instagram\/@chuando_chuandoandfrey) <\/p>\n

Also Read | Is he really 50 yrs old? Internet can\u2019t get over the looks of this model-turned-photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

Tan first rose to fame in the \u201980s and \u201990s as one of Asia\u2019s most recognisable male models. Later, he transitioned behind the camera as a sought-after fashion photographer, shaping visual narratives with cinematic lighting and mood. But it was in 2017, at 51, that he became a viral sensation – not for what he wore or who he photographed, but for how youthful he looked on Instagram. Overnight, he became a symbol of empowered ageing, proving that style and vitality don\u2019t have to dim with age.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s his secret? Daily habits that age well<\/p>\n

Chuando\u2019s youthful appearance isn\u2019t magic – it\u2019s habit. He summed up his philosophy in an interview with Fiftiers<\/a>, simply as: \u201c70 percent is diet <\/a>and the other 30 percent is exercise.\u201d His approach blends balance with discipline.<\/p>\n

A balanced, nourishing diet<\/p>\n

The model prioritises whole, nutrient-rich foods. His meals lean heavily on lean proteins, vegetables, fruits and minimal processed elements – with indulgences kept rare and moderate. His day starts with a breakfast of six eggs – consuming only two of their yolks – and a glass of milk, sometimes with a side of avocados or berries. Lunch consists of simple grilled chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and sometimes, fish soup.<\/p>\n

He avoids ultra-processed foods, coffee, alcohol and smoking, and drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated and support overall wellbeing. For added skin and immune support, he relies on vitamin C supplements.<\/p>\n

Consistent exercise<\/p>\n

Physical activity is another core pillar. Tan maintains regular 30-minute strength training<\/a> sessions three to five times a week, paired with low-intensity cardio like brisk walking on a treadmill or an hour-long swim. This helps preserve lean muscle mass and keeps his body strong and agile. The interview also mentions that he prefers compound movements including squats, lunges, push-ups and pull-ups.<\/p>\n

Rest, recovery and simple skincare<\/p>\n

Quality sleep, screen-free evenings and simple skincare are also part of his routine. He likes to go to bed at 11 pm – and finishes his last meal of the day at least five hours before. Chuando prefers screen-free relaxation before bedtime, which helps him wake up energised the next morning.<\/p>\n

He also follows a simple skincare routine, consisting of a gentle cleanser and a moisturiser. Instead of resorting to cosmetic surgeries, he keeps his routine minimal and his only \u201caesthetic trick\u201d is dyeing his grey hair once a month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Who says ageing has to mean slowing down or fading away? For Chuando Tan, the Singapore-based model, photographer…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":370526,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[8563,49,48,158495,158498,4023,158497,407,84,158496],"class_list":{"0":"post-370525","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-ageing","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-chuando-tan","12":"tag-chuando-tan-ageing","13":"tag-diet-and-exercise","14":"tag-empowered-ageing","15":"tag-fitness","16":"tag-health","17":"tag-youthful-appearance"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=370525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/370526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=370525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=370525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=370525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}