Meryl Streep may be approaching 80, but the actress pays close attention to her exercise routine, which has helped her stay healthy and look younger than her age.

Speaking to HELLO! Magazine almost a decade ago, when she was 67, Streep revealed that swimming forms a significant part of her workout routine. The actress also disclosed that she swims approximately "a mile every day."

Streep said, "I do try to stay healthy. Sometimes I let myself fall apart, but generally I try to swim a mile every day, because I like the feeling and it gets me into my body. I’m quite conscious of keeping my health, because it doesn’t last forever, and we’re all of us lucky as long as we do have it. I try to remember that."

In an even older interview with The Guardian, Streep specifically mentioned that she tries to do 55 laps and uses the pool as her place of reflection.

So, let's have a look at how exactly swimming helps her stay healthy.

Swimming Is Suitable for The Ageing

According to Women's Health, research conducted on a group of people aged 60-70 has shown that swimming can be highly beneficial for them. The group that swam regularly showcased noticeable improvement in mobility and joint health. Hence, it's understandable why Streep stays healthy despite her age.

Swimming Supports Cardiovascular Health

According to research by Yu Chen published by the NIH in the USA, regular swimming improves heart health. It also supports lung function and reduces the rate of cardiometabolic decline tied to ageing.

Swimming Helps Maintain a Healthy Brain

Research by Halina Kusz published in the NIH, USA, found that swimming increases blood flow to one's brain and enhances mental clarity and mood. In Streep's case, this also helps her professionally, in addition to keeping her healthy.

Swimming Targets Multiple Muscle Groups

Swimming requires working out almost every muscle in the body. As a result, Streep targets these muscles by swimming regularly.

• Biceps and triceps
• Upper back and shoulder muscles
• The quadriceps
• Large pectoral muscle
• The abdominal
• Hamstrings
• Calf muscles
• Gluteal muscles

Meryl Streep's Smart Food Choices

Another secret of Meryl Streep’s fitness is her smart food choices. She mainly eats organic foods, which helps her maintain healthy skin and good health.

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Souvik Roy