Alison Hammond has opened up about the fitness routine helping her maintain her impressive 11-stone weight loss. The This Morning favourite, 51, shed around 11 stone over five years through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
Speaking to Closer magazine, Hammond revealed she has recently taken up Reformer Pilates, saying she is 'as stiff as a board' and that the workouts leave her feeling 'absolutely incredible'. She also attends an early-morning circuit class at 6.30am with trainer Steve Hensel at Blue Zone, describing it as 'a proper old-school gym'.
However, she admitted some wellness trends are not for her, having tried a cold plunge pool once and lasting only a minute. 'I was like, “Why am I literally trying to kill myself?”' she said. She also ruled out weight-loss injections for now, citing 'scary' stories, though she added that she would not judge others who use them.
Hammond began her health journey after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, a wake-up call that motivated her to overhaul her diet and exercise. She has since reversed the diagnosis and feels more energetic and confident. On set at The Great British Bake Off, she only samples Paul Hollywood's handshake-winning bakes or those that impress the judges.
Her personal trainer helps her stay consistent, training four mornings a week when she is at home. When it comes to food, Hammond focuses on balance: 'I don’t deny myself anything — I eat everything, but in moderation.' She credits her late mother, Maria, for inspiring her long-term health changes.
