At the age when some people need crutches to walk, the English actor and broadcaster Denise Welch not only walks but also maintains a fit and toned physique even at 68. She recently shared a bodyweight workout that helps her stay active even during holidays. 

On July 29, she shared a video on her Instagram.

“Malibu 💪💪💪❤️,” stated the caption.

She was in Malibu, California, after her son Matty Healy's wedding. In the video, she is seen working out at the beach and poolside. 

In the Instagram video, Welch was first seen running. After that, she started her simple bodyweight circuit using beach steps, benches, and poolside loungers as the training equipment. According to Women’s Health, she makes sure to stay hydrated in the scorching heat of California by drinking water. 

In the video, she was doing 4 bodyweight exercises, namely:

• Inclined push-ups
• Tricep dips
• Air cycling 
• Squats

This is not the first time the “Dancing on Ice” contestant has shared her training routine with her fans. She frequently shares glimpses of her training sessions on social media.

On January 25, she posted a video of her gym training session on Instagram. The post reads, “Back at it @claresspacecheshire. Had to take a break after some treatment on my eye stopped me from doing weights. Rather be in bed watching Real Housewives, but needs must 💪💪💪💪💪.”

In the video, she is seen doing various exercises such as:

• Thrusters (with plate)
• Dumbbell bicep curls
• Stationary cycling 
• Sled pushes 

She not only trains but also maintains a healthy weight to stay healthy and mobile.  

Denise Welch lost 2 stone and maintains it

On April 23, 2025, Welch shared a video on her Instagram, captioning, “I replaced alcohol addiction with food addiction. @lighterlife helped me lose 2 stone in 2 months and helps me maintain to this day.” 

In the video, the actress revealed that 13 years ago she partnered with “LighterLife,” lost 2 stone in just 2 months, and has since maintained that loss and has been the ambassador. 

She further revealed that LighterLife uses a special therapy to change the relationship with food, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). According to a story by Welch on the LighterLife website, she shared her approach to maintaining the weight she lost. 

“The only successful way to keep the weight off is to continue with the same thought processes as before when you were on a strict diet. Watching what you eat and your portion sizes will help you learn a healthier way of eating, and how to deal with the urge to binge eat or overeat.”

So this perfect continuation of regular exercise and careful eating is the real secret of longevity, the fit and toned physique of a 68-year-old actress.

What’s your secret to staying fit and healthy? Tell us in the comments.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi