A 97-year-old fitness expert shares her SECRET to an everlasting youth

Elaine Lallan, a 97-year-old fitness personality, has revealed her secret to living a long, happy and healthy life. You too can turn your life around and build a stronger, healthier you by following these lifestyle tips.

Elaine has been recognized for promoting fitness for over 70 years. In her recent interview with The Telegraph, she revealed: “People ask me what’s the secret to living a healthy, youthful life well into my 90s, and my answer is simple: Exercise is king and nutrition is queen. When you put these things together, you make a kingdom.” Here are some of her simple but highly effective tips for living a long and healthy life.

Elaine explained that when you stop being physically active, the aging process “accelerates.” “To keep your mind active, you have to be active,” Elaine said. She advised doing “20 minutes a day” of a variety of workouts that incorporate both strength-building and aerobic exercises.

Elaine says: ‘Scientists have discovered that after weeks of exercise, all brain neurons (special cells that perform all the functions necessary to sustain life and help improve thinking and memory) increase. I did,” he said. Excess weight becomes a burden. “Every pound you gain puts unnecessary strain on your heart,” she added.

“People don’t die of old age, they die of neglect and inactivity,” Elaine said, explaining that it’s up to you to keep your life interesting and busy. Keep doing what you love and look forward to the next day.

Surrounding yourself with young people also contributes to your own youthfulness. “I think young and act young,” she added.

Elaine stressed the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and avoiding processed foods “as much as possible.” That being said, she added a cool perspective of treating health like a bank account. She said, “You have to earn the right to enjoy the occasional cocktail or dessert.”

Elaine revealed that she started working out when she was 27 and thought she was old at the time. Now that she’s 97 years old, she said she feels young. Another great trait that helps you live longer is patience, the fitness expert added.

Additionally, she recommended focusing on the “good” decisions you’ve made, rather than the bad ones. Finally, she focused on prioritizing her physical health. “Isn’t it wise to invest 8 of your 1,440 minutes in yourself?” asked Elaine.

Elaine and her late husband Jack LaLanne revolutionized modern fitness in the 1950s and 1960s. Jack She opened his first modern health club in 1936, called Jack LaLanne’s Physical Culture Studio. He was also the first person to have his own national exercise television show. Jack passed away in 2011 when he was 96 years old. Elaine continues her fitness journey.