Model and television personality Abbey Clancy has confessed to feeling deeply disappointed after failing to kickstart a planned fitness regime in the year leading up to her 40th birthday.
A Major Milestone Looms
Abbey, who first found fame as the runner-up on Britain's Next Top Model in 2006, is preparing to turn 40 in 2025. During a candid chat on the podcast she hosts with her husband, former England footballer Peter Crouch, she revealed her frustration. "I was gutted," Abbey stated. "I wanted to start the year 2025 by getting fit for my 40th. There's three weeks left of the year and I haven't been to the gym once."
The couple, who met in a Liverpool bar in 2005 and married in June 2011, regularly share insights into their family life raising four children on The Therapy Crouch podcast. Peter humorously highlighted a previous mix-up, teasing: "You were more dedicated when you thought you were 40 last year. When you were 38 you were bang on."
Practical Advice and Past Fitness Routines
Offering some light-hearted yet practical spousal advice, Crouch suggested a shift in focus. "Get in shape for the summer of your 40th because January's not a good time," he said. "I think January is a s***t month so when you're sitting watching Corrie on your birthday, don't worry too much."
This isn't the first time Abbey has spoken about her approach to health and wellness. She has previously detailed a fitness routine that favours horse riding and reformer pilates over running. In a past interview, she credited pilates with helping her manage the physical changes during pregnancy, stating it was vital for keeping muscles working and relieving aches.
Balancing Motherhood and Wellbeing
Abbey, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 with professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec, has always emphasised an active lifestyle. "I've always been a very active person and love to get up and be outside as much as possible," she once told the Evening Standard. She described the joy of horse riding in the countryside and how she combines social time with exercise.
"As everyone's so busy, it can be hard to arrange a catch-up with my friends, so we often go to a Pilates class together and grab a healthy breakfast afterwards," she explained. This method allows her to balance motherhood and friendships while staying motivated. She noted that completing a workout leaves her feeling energised and toned.
Despite her current disappointment about the gym, Abbey's history shows a committed, if pragmatic, approach to fitness, one that she will likely revisit as her landmark birthday approaches.
