At 78, the West End icon Elaine Paige defies age and radiates energy even decades after her stage peak. With simple daily habits, she is quietly building strength, longevity, and vitality. 

Now, let’s understand in detail how the singer of the “Love Can Do That” album has maintained her fitness over the years. 

Being Active: Movements Have Always Been a Vital Part of Elaine Paige’s Life

For Elaine Paige, fitness is integral to her life. Although she never followed a strict routine, it was naturally built into her lifestyle from a very early age. According to an article available at Great British Life, the “I Know Him So Well” singer has spent decades performing on stage.

She once said, “I was in the theatre every night of my life except Sundays… It’s taxing. You get to a certain age, and you physically can’t do it anymore and – as much as I miss it – you have to accept it and find something else to do.” It shows that, in her early career, constant movement laid the physical foundation of her fitness.

However, after stepping back from the stage, Paige did not stop practicing her routine. She adapted it, and playing tennis has become a key part of her routine. According to Women’s Health, she practices tennis 3 times a week and said: “I think it’s really important to do sport or exercise as you get older because obviously your muscle strength diminishes.”

Along with tennis, the singer also includes a simple yet effective habit in her daily routine: walking. She said, “I walk much more today than I ever did when I was young.” She likes to include walking whenever possible, like:

• Walk to the store
• Walk through parks 

These regular movements help her maintain energy and stay active throughout the day. Instead of intense gym training, Paige relies on consistent habits such as “exercise snacking.”

These are the brief bursts of movement throughout the day. The actress said, “Even if you’re sitting in a chair and lifting your legs up… knees up, knees down… there’s plenty of these classes that you can access on the computer.”  These short sessions help maintain focus during physical exercise and don’t feel overwhelming to practice at 78.

Along with physical work, her dietary habits also played a significant role in her fitness. 

Elaine Paige’s Sustainable Diet and Mindset

According to the Mirror, the singer once admitted that she is “a one meal per day girl.” She follows the OMAD philosophy, which involves eating only one meal a day. When it comes to diet, Paige stays “careful” about what she eats and “tries not to overindulge.”

The singer of Evita likes to enjoy “one fabulous lunch or early evening supper with a glass of w***,” every day, and her main meal includes:

• Steak or chicken stir fry
• Salad
• A side of fries

She doesn’t believe in strict dieting either and said, “I’m not deliberately depriving myself… If I do want a snack or a piece of chocolate, I have it.” This flexibility and careful eating help her maintain her weight over the years.

Apart from regular movements and diet, she deliberately focuses on balance. She prioritizes rest and recovery along with physical work. She explained, “If you run the gauntlet day and night… you’ll eventually run out of steam,” so she aims at using her energy wisely to stay active and fit. 

Paige believes staying mentally engaged is key to feeling young and said, “Mentally, you always stay young… I feel 35 or 40… 25, maybe!” She keeps herself busy with activities such as: 

• Drawing 
• Volunteering at BBC Radio 2 
• Painting 

Consistent daily movement, healthy eating, and a powerful mindset are the key secrets to her longevity, energy, and a perfectly healthy, fit physique in her late 70s.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil