Tess Daly, the presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, has shared her fitness and wellness routine after a recent swimsuit photo garnered widespread praise. The 53-year-old took to Instagram with a snap from a shoot for beachwear brand Naia Beach, prompting fans to ask how she maintains her physique.
In an interview with Health & Wellbeing magazine, Daly revealed that her exercise regimen includes skipping, yoga, swimming and trampolining. 'I don't like sweating much, so [I do] yoga because that's gentle. I do really enjoy swimming, and I like skipping and trampolining,' she said.
Daly explained that she often starts her day with five minutes of skipping. 'We've got a little trampoline at home outside, and that's great for getting your lymphatic system moving and for your circulation. Sometimes I'll do five minutes of skipping at the start of the day – one minute on and one minute off, and it's great, it really wakes up the system,' she said. She added that skipping is 'cheap and cheerful' and recommended it as a 'joyful exercise' that boosts endorphins.
In addition to physical activity, Daly has embraced meditation. 'In these busy hectic lives that we all lead, I think it's great, if you can, to take out 20 minutes at the start of the day just for yourself to meditate and sit quietly because the day definitely flows better afterwards,' she said. She sets her alarm 20 minutes earlier to have half an hour to herself before the rest of the family wakes up.
