In fact, she said that after such intense workouts and performances over the years, one of her knees has \u2018no cartilage in it\u2019. <\/p>\n
\u2018Up until a year ago, I was jumping on trampolines and doing dance cardio and doing a lot of what a doctor would call loading on my joints,\u2019 she shared. \u2018[I] can\u2019t do that anymore.\u2019<\/p>\n
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So, what does her routine look like now?<\/p>\n
\u2018Now I do Peloton bikes and the VersaClimber<\/a> and high-intensity circuit training. I ride my bike outside a lot. I dance,\u2019 Madonna revealed to Interview. <\/p>\n And the science suggests her diverse approach is incredibly effective for longevity. <\/p>\n Cycling benefits<\/p>\n Research shows that both indoor and outdoor cycling<\/a> are hugely beneficial to health, particularly for women in midlife and beyond thanks to the positive effects on aerobic fitness, full-body strength and general mobility, posture and coordination.<\/p>\n One study<\/a> published in the British Medical Journal found that regular cycling was associated with a 41% lower risk of dying from any cause, a 45% lower risk of developing cancer, and a 46% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. <\/p>\n VersaClimber benefits<\/p>\n As for the VersaClimber<\/a>, personal trainer Michael Baah recently told us all about the machine’s benefits and why he often uses it with clients. <\/p>\n \u2018It burns significantly more calories per minute than a treadmill at the same perceived effort, but the movement is low-impact, so your joints are not taking a pounding while that happens,\u2019 Baah explained. \u2018You also finish standing tall rather than hunched \u2013 after years of seeing clients improve their posture<\/a> from this machine alone, that is not a small thing.\u2019<\/p>\n High-intensity circuit training benefits<\/p>\n While we don\u2019t know exactly what Madonna\u2019s circuits look like, performing bursts of high-intensity exercise is vital for heart health, with research<\/a> suggesting that it can improve cardiovascular fitness while supporting sustainable fat loss (if that is the goal) without sacrificing muscle. <\/p>\n Dancing benefits <\/p>\n Dancing has always been a huge part of Madonna\u2019s life and performances. She studied ballet as a teenager before later working as a professional dancer. <\/p>\n People often forget that dancing very much counts as exercise, with one study<\/a> finding it to be an enjoyable way to improve body composition.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also the important feel-good factor, too. Another recent study<\/a> found that \u2013 perhaps unsurprisingly \u2013 attending electronic dance events improved both mental and physical wellbeing, with participants describing dance as a way to relieve stress and find emotional support. <\/p>\n Madonna also revealed that her new album was curated \u2018based on how much it made me move. And how I felt\u2019.<\/p>\n \u2018[It\u2019s] an hour and five minutes. And that\u2019s how long my workout is. It\u2019s perfect.\u2019<\/p>\n One of our most frequently asked questions here at Women\u2019s Health? How to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. So, we asked superstar trainer Oyinda Okunowo<\/a> exactly how to do it. In this 4-week plan \u2013 created exclusively for Women\u2019s Health COLLECTIVE members \u2013 you\u2019ll get the workouts and nutrition guidance needed to help you on your way to better body composition. Tap the link below to unlock 14 days of free access to Oyinda’s plan and start training today.<\/p>\n![\"oyinda](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cca1331b-db01-49e2-b8d6-e4e85657b4ba.jpg\" "\\"oyinda")
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