Katie Holmes does not believe that following only one mundane workout routine will keep her fit. Instead, she has her own mix of workouts, such as dance, boxing, cycling, and strength training, to keep herself active as she approaches her 50s.

Holmes' fitness routine is far from a typical gym schedule. She shared with Women's Health that she likes a slow start to the week by doing activities like dancing or painting.

She also takes boxing classes at Rumble, a boutique fitness studio, which helps balance her routine. "It targets your upper body, which is good because I can forget to do that," Said Holmes, speaking to Shape.

It is a common sight for paparazzi to spot Holmes cycling around New York City, and she even enjoys group cycling classes.

"Because I like that sense of community, like, if she can do it, I can do it too," Holmes told Women's Health US.

Her week ends with strength training; Holmes shared the honest progression that now she lifts way heavier than she ever did. "I was a five-pound-weight person, and now I can do 15, 20."

The gradual progression has become another key part of her fitness routine, alongside dance, boxing, and cycling.

Working out was never something Holmes was very fond of, but one childhood memory stayed with her. When she was 13 or 14, she watched her father and brother run the Boston Marathon. That moment inspired her, and she eventually ran the marathon herself in her 20s.

Rather than repeating the same routine every day, she keeps things fresh by combining cardio, strength, and recreational movements from time to time.

How Katie Holmes fuels the lifestyle behind her fitness

Fitness is only one part of Katie Holmes' wellness routine. Her daily diet and simple habits are just as important.

In a WSJ Magazine interview at 44, Holmes shared her eating habits. Interestingly, they haven't changed much over the years.

"I'm not a breakfast person and never have been," Holmes said, revealing that coffee is usually all she has in the morning. "I love a good lunch. I'm more of a kale salad person."

Her mornings still start slow after coffee. She writes one or two pages before she starts her day:

"I've been painting for most of my adult life. I find it to be very soothing in between projects, and there's such a value in using your hands," she added.

Holmes has also shared that she enjoys cooking, especially pasta and lasagna, as she said in an interview with People.

Would you swap an intense workout for dancing or cycling like Katie Holmes? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

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Soheli Tarafdar