57 hasn't put a dent in Helena Christensen's energy. The supermodel has kept a consistent, active lifestyle for decades, leaning on a small set of routines she's returned to again and again. 

Christensen has been open about her approach to fitness, often crediting outdoor movement as its foundation. Rather than following one rigid plan, she's built her routine around a mix of activities that have stayed with her for decades. 

However, strength training is a staple. She trains regularly with longtime boxing coach Jason Lee, and she's not shy about how much it matters to her. 

"Doing weights...is the single most important exercise you can do," She told Get the Gloss in an interview in February 2025. 

Her sessions have included floor presses, leg raises, stability-ball drills, anti-gravity sit-ups, jump rope, and squat jacks. 

Outside the gym, movement never really stops. She walks instead of driving. She finds ways to fold activity into chores. She further told Florence Scordoulis of Get the Gloss that she loves vacuuming as a form of exercise as well. 

" I love vacuuming! The simplicity of walking around, seeing dirt get sucked up – there’s something very comforting and satisfying about that. It distracts your mind from heavy, looping thoughts."

As for her diet, Christensen hasn't revealed a whole lot of what she eats, but she revealed that her mornings start with a smoothie built around sea buckthorn, a nutrient-dense berry she brings back in bulk each summer. 

She rounds it out with whatever's on hand: fruit, veg, nuts, flaxseed, honey, and oat or coconut milk, a habit passed down from her mother, who blended smoothies daily growing up. 

Whether it's lifting with Jason Lee, vacuuming the living room, or blending a smoothie the way her mother once did, Christensen's approach to health has never been about strict rules. It's about staying consistent, staying active, and sticking with what's worked for decades. 

The best kinds of exercises for women over 50 

Weight-bearing exercise is key to aging well. It builds strength, improves posture, and helps with balance. A little high-impact or plyometric work can also help keep bones strong. 

Resistance training stands out as one of the most effective ways to offset the physical toll of aging. 

Whether it's bodyweight moves, free weights, or resistance bands, it helps maintain the muscle needed for everyday life and can lower the risk of conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis. It's never too late to start, even for complete beginners. 

The right routine varies from person to person, depending on fitness level, bone density, and medical history, so working with a trainer or physical therapist can help tailor a plan. Still, a solid starting point, according to Rachel Tavel of Women's Health, is a mix of foundational, everyday-movement exercises, including:

• Air squats

• Step-ups

• Alternating reverse lunges
• Deadlifts
• Overhead shoulder presses
• Seated bicep curls
• Farmer's carries
• Bent-over rows
• Incline pushups
• Jumping jacks
• Jump rope
• Jump squats

Building strength doesn't require anything drastic. A handful of consistent, well-chosen moves like these can go a long way toward staying strong, mobile, and steady well into your 50s and beyond. 

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Chionia Libania Colaco