{"id":559447,"date":"2026-07-25T21:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/559447\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T21:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:20:13","slug":"move-like-jagger-at-80-the-fitness-secrets-behind-his-stamina-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/559447\/","title":{"rendered":"Move like Jagger at 80: the fitness secrets behind his stamina"},"content":{"rendered":"

For decades, Mick Jagger<\/a> has raced across stages around the world with explosive energy, commanding charisma and the signature dance moves that became part of his legend.<\/p>\n

While many of his contemporaries have slowed down or retired entirely, the Rolling Stones frontman continues to perform for hours before tens of thousands of fans, displaying a level of fitness more commonly associated with much younger stars. His stamina has impressed not only music fans but also medical experts, who have tried to understand how he has maintained such physical vitality for so long.<\/p>\n

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Mick Jagger <\/p>\n

(Photo: Ariel Schalit\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Even after turning 80, Jagger reportedly follows an intensive fitness routine that would exhaust many people several decades younger. He trains six days a week and combines kickboxing, running, yoga and classical ballet. But can the human body really withstand that level of exertion in its ninth decade?<\/p>\n

Rare genetics or hard work?<\/p>\n

The first question raised by the sight of an 80-year-old sprinting across a stage is whether he possesses exceptional natural gifts or has simply followed an unusually disciplined routine. According to experts, the answer lies somewhere in between.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo achieve performances like these, you need what we call a multifactorial combination, with many elements working together,\u201d said Dr. Eyal Ginesin, head of sports medicine and arthroscopy for Clalit Health Services\u2019 Haifa and Western Galilee district and a senior physician at Carmel Medical Center. \u201cThese include environmental factors related to lifestyle that we can control, alongside genetic factors that provide the potential for success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prof. Abid Assali, director of cardiology at Meir Medical Center, also part of Clalit, said the combination produces the best results, but one factor stands out in Jagger\u2019s case. \u201cThe central key is consistency,\u201d he said. \u201cMost people in their 80s simply do not maintain such a routine, and neither do many younger people who are busy with work and family.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetically, even an abnormality in the anatomy of the knees that causes pain can create a negative cycle. The more pain a person feels, the less activity they do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strength and flexibility<\/p>\n

Jagger\u2019s training routine is not limited to demanding aerobic exercise designed to improve endurance and burn calories. It also requires a careful balance between strength and flexibility, while limiting potentially harmful strain on the joints and heart.<\/p>\n

Is training six days a week at that intensity dangerous for the heart or joints?
\n\u201cAs long as a person exercises regularly and does not experience pain, it means the body is capable of handling that level of effort,\u201d Assali said. \u201cThe problem begins when people do too much in too little time, like weekend warriors who sit in an office all week and then suddenly overload their bodies. That can quickly lead to injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Jagger trains six days a week and is accustomed to it, he significantly lowers his risk of injury because his heart and body are used to the load. However, he still needs routine medical checks, including an exercise stress test, because chronologically he is still in his 80s.\u201d<\/p>\n

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His heart and body are accustomed to the strain <\/p>\n

(Photo: AP)<\/p>\n

Is it essential to combine demanding aerobic exercise with stretching activities such as yoga and classical ballet?
\n\u201cAbsolutely,\u201d Ginesin said. \u201cStrength comes from activities that improve the muscle\u2019s ability to carry a load, while yoga and Pilates develop flexibility, range of motion and stability in the tendons and ligaments. This work produces static muscle lengthening and is very safe. The combination of strength and flexibility is the winning formula.\u201d<\/p>\n

The basic rules for active aging<\/p>\n

Most people do not have Jagger\u2019s resources, schedule or team of professionals, but the experts say several basic principles can help almost anyone preserve physical function later in life.<\/p>\n

They recommend combining daily strength exercises lasting 20 to 30 minutes with activities that improve mobility and flexibility, such as yoga, as well as cardiovascular exercise including swimming or supervised walking.<\/p>\n

The most important rule, Ginesin said, is gradual progression. \u201cIf something begins to bother you, the body is signaling that you are not ready for that level yet and need to reduce the load,\u201d he said. \u201cThe muscles must also be given time to recover, with one or two days of rest between workouts, and nutrition should include enough electrolytes to prevent salt depletion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With his partner, Melanie Hamrick <\/p>\n

(Photo: Lia Toby\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Assali advised particular caution with movements that carry a greater risk of injury. \u201cJumping from a height or pivoting movements can endanger the ligaments in the knees,\u201d he said. \u201cRepetitive movements involving lifting the arm above shoulder level can cause tears in the shoulder.\u201d<\/p>\n

A healthy lifestyle and long-term consistency, he said, play a major role in aging well. \u201cThere is no doubt that someone at Jagger\u2019s level benefits from an enormous support system, but consistency simply works, and the facts speak for themselves,\u201d Assali said. \u201cFor the average person, the message is to maintain mental resilience and simply get up and go to the nearest gym.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For decades, Mick Jagger has raced across stages around the world with explosive energy, commanding charisma and the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":559369,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[589,163,85,46],"class_list":["post-559447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-il","tag-israel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=559447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559447\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/559369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=559447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=559447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=559447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}