Jane Asher has graced our screens for decades, and she\u2019s showing no signs of slowing down now she\u2019s entered her 80s. In fact, Jane\u2019s undertaking an exciting new role playing the late Queen Elizabeth II in the stage play, By Royal Appointment. So, what\u2019s her secret to keeping herself fit, healthy and feeling great for new ventures? <\/p>\n
Well, speaking in The Lady, Jane admitted she\u2019d tried a few different exercise routines, but struggled to stay committed. \u2018Over the years, I\u2019ve tried yoga and Pilates but never kept them up,\u2019 she previously told the publication. However, there\u2019s one workout she\u2019s switched to which seems to have stuck. \u2018I\u2019ve been swimming for a couple of years now and I try to go every day, near my London home,\u2019 she said. <\/p>\n
Jane said that that it\u2019s \u2018part of my job to keep the equipment in good nick,\u2019 and praised the physical benefits she\u2019s experienced from swimming. \u2018It\u2019s good for keeping creaky old joints moving,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n
A&E specialist Dr Hussain Ahmad explains that, \u2018water supports the body and takes much of the load off joints such as the knees and hips, so swimming is a good option for people with osteoarthritis or joint pain.\u2019 He says that swimming in warm water (in the UK, that would largely mean heated pools rather than wild or cold water swimming) offers potential added benefits. \u2018Warm water may also ease stiffness, while moving joints through a comfortable range helps maintain flexibility,\u2019 he adds.<\/p>\n
While Jane keeps herself active, she\u2019s also mindful about \u2018eating less red meat\u2019 than she used to and is adding \u2018more fish\u2019 into her diet. However, that doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s giving up on her favourite treats. \u2018I\u2019ll have a chocolate croissant if I want one,’ Jane told The Lady, before revealing to The Guardian in 2023 that her guilty pleasure is \u2018eating condensed milk out of the tin\u2019.<\/p>\n
And while the detrimental health impact of smoking is impossible to ignore, she did confess to The Telegraph just last month that she believes \u2018you can\u2019t beat a cigarette with a glass of wine at the end of the day\u2019.<\/p>\n
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