Joan Collins is showing no signs of slowing down, despite being 93 now. And she credits her light exercise routine, involving a few Pilates-type workouts, for her commendable vitality even at this age.

While most find it difficult to even walk around at this age, the Dynasty actress is awaiting the release of her new project, The Duchess. Collins recently visited Variety’s Women of Power event, where she spoke to The Independent and revealed what keeps her fitter than her contemporaries.

"I work out with my trainer a couple of times a week. Just basic Pilates-type exercises rather than using one of those [reformer] Pilates machines."

Pilates improves core strength and balance. This is critical for fall prevention in older adults. Collins didn't elaborate on specific movements. Here's a look at which exercises come under the category:

• The hundred
• The roll-up
• Single leg exercises
• Rolling like a ball
• Single and double leg stretch
• Other movements (Spine Stretch, Swan, Corkscrew, etc.)

However, there's more than just Collins' exercise schedule behind her incredible vitality at 93. During her interview with The Independent, she also mentioned how being healthy, for her, begins with a few simple steps.

She said, "I wake up every morning and breathe the air, try to get a good night’s sleep, drink lots of water, and take care of myself."

But while walking regularly is known to be beneficial for people of her age, Collins admitted that she doesn't like getting into walks.

"It bores me. I’ll walk around my apartment tweaking the flowers, but that’s about it," said the actress. "That sounds ridiculous, and it will look ridiculous when you see it in print, but it’s true."

Collins' fitness level is rare for her age, as most peers report mobility and severe health issues.

So, it's apparent that Collins has developed her own blueprint to maintain her health. And the inspiration behind living a healthy life came from the two people who were probably the closest to her.

Collins credits her parents for living fit at 93

As the popular proverb says, Charity begins at home, Collins didn't have to travel far from home to develop her resolve to live fitter. She mentioned how she inherited "good genes" from her parents that have kept her going even at 93.

To give an insight into the quality of her genes, she said, "My father lived to be 87, and for somebody born in 1903, that’s pretty amazing."

The Duchess actress also appreciated her mom's visionary approach towards keeping her health. She said, "My mother took incredibly exceptional care of me and my sister. When we were growing up, she gave us all [kinds of] supplements when nobody was taking supplements."

So, it's clear that Collins' parents deserve credit for her commendable vitality at 93. However, let's not forget how she also does her part in easy ways.

After learning all this, are you thinking of incorporating some of Collins' ways into your lifestyle to live healthier for longer?

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Written by

Souvik Roy

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi