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Brooke Shields Shares the Exact Workout Helping Her Stay Strong Over 50

Brooke Shields prioritizes pilates and mental health to stay strong over 50.

American model and actress Brooke Shields rose to fame quickly in the 70s/80s and has remained an icon in the celebrity world. Her notable career has gained the attention of fans, in addition to her ability to take such great care of herself. Here are habits that Brooke incorporates to keep her mental and physical health strong now that she’s over 50.

1

She embraces the winter

Even with the frigid temperatures that can cover New York in the winter, Brooke knows the importance of making time to get outside. The cold air can do you good, mentally and physically. “Winter wonderland with my cozy little snow angel ❄️☃️,” she said in an Instagram photo of her cozying up to her dog.

2

She does pilates

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Brooke makes time to keep her body moving, prioritizing practicing Pilates. “With strength, grace, and a beautiful sense of humor, Brooke brings such a special energy to every session at Nofar Method! Her dedication to her Pilates practice and her openness to growth inspires us. We adore you, Brooke,” Nofar Method said on Instagram, tagging Brooke.

3

She puts in the hard work

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She stays dedicated to hard work and her health. “Brooke shows up ready to work hard and keeps everyone smiling. The perfect balance of dedication and humor ✨She reminds us why the mental side of movement matters so much. When a workout is fun, it stops being “just exercise” and turns into a transformative experience for your body and mind! 2026 reminder: your workout is your therapy 😉💫,” Nofar Method said on Instagram, tagging Brooke.

4

She embraces change

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As she ages, Brooke continues to stay grateful and embrace the changes she’s going through, rather than dreading them. “In your 50s, society will say your life might as well be over. It’s very important that you don’t listen,” she said on an Instagram video, captioned “turns out the best years are still to come.”

5

She tries new things

She embraces trying new things and working on her mental health. “My goal: doing things I’ve never done before and have always wanted to do! Most importantly… doing them with friends & people I love. This sounded like the best way to celebrate instead of one big party,” she said on Instagram in her 60th birthday post.

Jess Kelly
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