‘Knots Landing’ star Donna Mills, 82, reveals her at-home fitness routine: ‘Important to keep it all moving’
13.02.2023 - 20:31
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At age 82, Donna Mills has plenty of spring in her step. On Friday, the former "Knots Landing" star spoke candidly about her workout routine to look and feel youthful at the 30th Annual Movieguide Awards. "Well, I’ve started out as a dancer, so I have discipline," the star told Fox News Digital.
"I work out [almost] every day. You know, that’s important. It’s important to keep it all moving." The actress insisted that her secret to staying in shape is surprisingly simple – it’s a regimen she said anyone can practice at home.
"I do usually a Peloton bike for about half an hour," Mills explained. "Then I stretch a lot.Then I do some weights." Mills also noted that when she wants to move her workout outdoors, she simply walks her dogs. Mills has plenty of reasons to be thankful these days.
She is keeping busy pursuing her love of acting after taking an 18-year hiatus. At age 54, Mills became a mom when she adopted a newborn baby girl named Chloe back in 1994. Chloe, now 28, is a model and an executive at Soho House, an elite, private club for those involved in the arts, politics and media.
"I wanted to be a mother," she reflected. "There was a longing in my soul to be a mother. And so, that’s what I did.
And in order to do that, I couldn’t work. I couldn’t leave her for months at a time or anything. So I didn’t.
And it was great. I was very fortunate that I was in a position to be able to do that. Not everybody can, so I feel very lucky that I was." Back in January, Mills spoke to Fox News Digital about why staying active is an essential part of her life.
"I’ve never stopped exercising just because I’m getting older," the actress said at the time. "I think a lot of people tend to have the mindset of, ‘I’m too old now. I
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