{"id":833353,"date":"2026-09-01T19:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/833353\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:42:20","slug":"15-70s-stars-and-the-fitness-routines-that-kept-them-in-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/833353\/","title":{"rendered":"15 70s Stars and the Fitness Routines That Kept Them in Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From Hollywood soundstages to red-carpet premieres, stars of the \u201970s have dazzled generations with not only their talents but their commitment to health and well-being. As trends have come and gone, these icons have embraced fitness routines and wellness lifestyles that have helped them remain in the spotlight, inspiring fans with every graceful stride and confident smile. Their fitness stories are as dynamic as their careers, blending determination, creativity, and longevity to maintain their vibrant personas. Let\u2019s take a look at some of these legendary figures and the routines that helped them shine through the decades.<\/p>\n

Susan Lucci
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Soap opera legend Susan Lucci<\/a> is renowned for her longevity on daytime television, which she attributes to a serious Pilates regimen, telling Women\u2019s Health<\/a> that she works out on her Pilates Pro Chair six days a week. Her dedication to daily workouts keeps her strong and full of energy, both on screen and off.<\/p>\n

Cheryl Ladd
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Known for her role defending justice on TV\u2019s Charlie\u2019s Angels, Cheryl Ladd<\/a> embraced a fitness-focused lifestyle that mixes dance, swimming, and mindful stretching, shifting her exercise habits over the years from jogging to lower-impact activities like Zumba and weight training, per Yahoo! Lifestyle<\/a>. She believes a balance of activity and self-care is key to maintaining her cheerful outlook.<\/p>\n

Sally Field
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Sally Field\u2018s commitment to well-being and a balanced lifestyle of movement is visible in her ever-energetic roles, and she has used that same vitality to spearhead a public bone-health awareness campaign after her own osteoporosis diagnosis, as reported by ABILITY Magazine<\/a>. She often credits jogging and dance for keeping her fit while balancing her busy acting career.<\/p>\n

Jaclyn Smith
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Jaclyn Smith<\/a>\u2018s timeless style and vitality stem from a routine that mixes yoga, nutrient-rich foods, and stress-busting walks; she has said consistent exercise benefits both body and brain by releasing endorphins, per NewBeauty<\/a>. She values moderation and a positive mindset, encouraging others to find harmony between work and self-care.<\/p>\n

Morgan Fairchild
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Morgan Fairchild<\/a> champions both beauty and fitness, favoring regular cardio and staying engaged with wellness trends; she has previously told Closer<\/a> her approach has always centered on a nutrient-dense diet, regular exercise, hydration, and a solid skincare routine. She often shares advice on the importance of hydration and skincare alongside her exercise routines. <\/p>\n

Jane Fonda
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Jane Fonda<\/a> revolutionized home fitness with her iconic workout videos, motivating millions to get moving; her 1982 aerobics tape, \u201cJane Fonda\u2019s Workout,\u201d became one of the bestselling VHS releases of all time, CNN<\/a> reported. Her fitness philosophy is rooted in variety \u2014 mixing aerobics, resistance training, and mindfulness. Fonda\u2019s energetic advocacy continues to set the pace in fitness and activism alike.<\/p>\n

Cher
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Music and film superstar Cher<\/a> attributes her legendary longevity to aerobics, weight training, and a diet rich in plant-based foods, having overhauled her eating habits back in 1991 to cut out cheese, red meat, and whole milk in favor of vegetables, pasta, and legumes, she previously told People magazine, as reported by CNBC<\/a>. Her openness about fitness and her embrace of new trends have inspired countless fans.<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Bisset
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Jacqueline Bisset\u2018s wellness mantra includes swimming, Pilates, and a French-inspired balanced diet, all of which contribute to her serene glow, having revealed that she traded heavier cooking for steamed vegetables and cold-pressed olive oil once she turned 40, per Parade<\/a>. Staying physically active has kept her ready for demanding roles in film and television.<\/p>\n

Richard Gere
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Richard Gere<\/a> has credited both meditation and martial arts for his steady poise, strength, and calm, recalling that he immersed himself in tai chi and sitting practice while first exploring meditation in his twenties, according to Lion\u2019s Roar<\/a>. An advocate of mindfulness, Gere brings a centeredness to his star power that is truly unique.<\/p>\n

Clint Eastwood
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Celebrated for his tough-guy roles, Clint Eastwood<\/a> maintains a lean and active lifestyle and has continued alongside a low-fat, high-protein diet, as reported by Eat This,\u00a0Not That!<\/a>. He emphasizes clean eating and moderation, serving as an enduring example of strength on and off the screen. Eastwood\u2019s discipline has kept him vital through the decades.<\/p>\n

Marlo Thomas
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Marlo Thomas<\/a> infuses fitness into her life through dancing, brisk walks, yoga and a heart-healthy approach to nutrition. Her advocacy for wellness is matched by her dedication to giving back, serving for years as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital, the institution founded by her father, per BuildHealts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pam Grier
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Famed for her action-packed roles, Pam Grier<\/a> often credits her energetic lifestyle and love of horse riding for her stamina, having spoken about performing her own stunts and riding horses on set throughout her career, according to The A.V. Club<\/a>. Her fitness approach blends both strength and agility, inspired by the demands of her iconic characters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency \/ MEGA\/ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA\/ JM11 \/ http: \/ www.wenn.com \/ MEGA From Hollywood soundstages…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":833354,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[88,337,97],"class_list":["post-833353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-entertainment","tag-fitness","tag-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=833353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/833354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=833353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=833353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=833353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}