{"id":945905,"date":"2026-05-08T10:54:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/945905\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:54:19","slug":"at-80-goldie-hawns-fitness-routine-is-all-about-movement-balance-and-fun-heres-why-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/945905\/","title":{"rendered":"At 80, Goldie Hawn\u2019s fitness routine is all about movement, balance and fun \u2013\u00a0here’s why it works"},"content":{"rendered":"

At 80, Goldie Hawn is still as mobile and active as ever \u2013 very much keeping up with daughter Kate Hudson<\/a>. Classically trained as a dancer \u2013 \u2018I consider myself more a dancer than anything else\u2019, she told The Guardian<\/a> \u2013 she\u2019s always been passionate about movement and wellbeing, and in the early 2000s, launched MindUp, an initiative designed to bring mindfulness into schools. <\/p>\n

Goldie regularly posts snippets on social media of how she incorporates mindfulness into her own routine, which is often through exercise. Below, we look at some of the movements she relies on and why they are so effective for fitness and longevity. <\/p>\n

Rebounding <\/strong><\/p>\n

Goldie often shares videos of herself using a mini trampoline to work out, and she recently posted a clip<\/a> doing a short dance workout, rebounding in time to the music. <\/p>\n

\u2018Rebounding<\/a> is essentially low-level plyometric<\/a> work performed on a compliant surface. That surface changes the ground reaction forces compared to hard-floor jumping<\/a>, reducing joint impact while still exposing the body to acceleration and deceleration forces,\u2019 physiotherapist, strength coach and founder of Move Well Gym<\/a>, Kim Johnson previously told WH. <\/p>\n

She added that it\u2019s an effective exercise for women, particularly as they age, due to its positive effective on bone density. \u2018Bone responds to load, specifically to rapid changes in load. Small jumps, hops and accelerations stimulate osteoblast [the cell responsible for bone formation and mineralisation] activity and help maintain bone mineral density.\u2019<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the cardiovascular and coordination benefits of rebounding, as it \u2018can elevate heart rate quickly, and challenge coordination, reactive stability and neuromuscular [how the nervous system and muscles communicate] timing, which, as we age, become important for fall prevention and maintaining athleticism\u2019.<\/p>\n

Walking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking is also an integral part of Goldie\u2019s routine. In fact, in a video<\/a> posted a few years ago, she said it\u2019s \u2018the most important thing you can possibly do\u2019. In the same clip, she also recommends walking backwards in order to use \u2018a whole different part of your brain\u2019. <\/p>\n

Indeed, one study<\/a> found that walking backwards<\/a> \u2013 which targets muscles you’re typically not using often \u2013 can improve balance, potentially helping to reduce fall risk. <\/p>\n

Another way to boost the benefits of your daily walk? Adding extra weight, which is exactly what Goldie did in a recent video<\/a>, but using a child as said weight. Much more fun when your weighted vest can talk back and sing along, right? <\/p>\n

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Another key part of Goldie\u2019s routine? Weight training \u2013 but again, not in the way you might expect. In this video<\/a>, she\u2019s seen doing overhead press and reverse fly with wine bottles instead of dumbbells.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s testament to the fact that strength training<\/a> can be as simple (and resourceful) as you want it to be. <\/p>\n

Dancing <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a trained dancer, it\u2019s no surprise that dancing remains a big part of Goldie\u2019s life, and she often posts clips of her dancing it out to her favourite songs. <\/p>\n

Indeed, there\u2019s a considerable body of research touting the benefits of dance, with one study<\/a> suggesting it can significantly improve body composition, blood biomarkers and musculoskeletal function \u2013 as well as provide great cardio fitness benefits.<\/p>\n

Stretching <\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead of \u2018jumping out of bed right away\u2019 Goldie prefers to do some simple breathing exercises before performing some leg, arm and full-body stretches, all while still lying down, which she demonstrates in this recent video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A comprehensive review<\/a> of stretching research found that regular static stretching can help improve flexibility, increase range of motion and reduce muscle stiffness.<\/p>\n

Often, the key to sustaining a fitness routine, experts agree, is finding something you enjoy as you\u2019re much more likely to stick at it \u2013 just like Goldie has. <\/p>\n

Ignore the social media trends and start simple, and you might also be jumping and dancing well into your 80s.<\/p>\n

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Hannah Bradfield is a Senior Health and Fitness Writer for Women\u2019s Health UK. An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Hannah graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in English and Sport Science and an MA in Media and Cultural Analysis. \u00a0She has been covering sports, health and fitness for the last five years and has created content for outlets including BBC Sport, BBC Sounds, Runner\u2019s World and Stylist. She especially enjoys interviewing those working within the community to improve access to sport, exercise and wellness. Hannah is a 2024 John Schofield Trust Fellow and was also named a 2022 Rising Star in Journalism by The Printing Charity. \u00a0A keen runner, Hannah was firmly a sprinter growing up (also dabbling in long jump) but has since transitioned to longer-distance running. While 10K is her favoured race distance, she loves running or volunteering at parkrun every Saturday, followed, of course, by pastries. She\u2019s always looking for fun new runs and races to do and brunch spots to try.<\/p>\n