Former Loose Women panelist Saira Khan has revolutionized her approach to midlife wellness.

At 56, she has now ditched her endless cardio era and adopted pure strength training. Let's see why and how.

During her exclusive interview with Closer, Khan said, “As I’ve moved into midlife, my focus has naturally shifted from cardio to strength. It’s less about burning calories now and more about building something that lasts.

As you hit the menopause, there are lots of things you have to watch, like the thickening of the waist, weak bones, hormonal changes, depression, and anxiety. A lot of it is to do with your diet and physical activity”.

The approach is totally futuristic for Khan. The former Dancing on Ice contestant revealed that strength training will help strengthen and safeguard her bones and mobility, as she added,

“I’m really training for my 60s and beyond. How do I want to feel in my body later on? Strong? Capable? Able to move freely? That’s what matters to me now”.

Training is a non-negotiable part of Khan’s daily routine.

Now, let's see what strength movements Khan currently follows.

Saira Khan’s strength training exercises

Talking about her workout approach, Khan said,

“I exercise five times a week at my local gym. I do a lot of weight training to keep my bones strong. I drink 2 liters of water a day.”

So, the exercises she follows include:

• Biceps curl
• Hammer curl
• Cable tricep pushdown
• Triceps kickback
• Stability ball lateral raise
• Upright row
• Plate bent-over-row
• Box-assisted pistol squat
• Captain's chair leg raise.

According to the Daily Mail, Khan takes weight-loss medication alongside her strength-training routine, which has helped her drop 2 dress sizes in recent months.

At 56, Khan chooses strength training to preserve her muscle mass, mobility, bone health, and overall quality of life.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil