Davina McCall in Workout Gear “Ramps Up Strength Training”

British TV presenter Davina McCall is 56 and in the best shape of her life—thanks to some super fun fitness challenges she shares online. McCall posted a video of herself wearing two-piece burgundy workout gear, doing a mat workout with dumbbells. “Okay, that was the third session of a stronger you challenge on @ownyourgoalsdavina I have to say I’m really enjoying this challenge. It’s really highlighted a training need. I totally have to ramp up my strength training but it is amazing how after three sessions I’m already feeling the benefits. At my age it’s scary how fast muscle disappears 😱 @richcallender ALWAYS SUCH A PLEASURE,” she captioned the post. Here’s what McCall’s very effective diet, exercise, and wellness routine looks like.

1. Pilates and Strength Training

McCall put on weight after giving up smoking, and decided to join a gym. She then used a personal trainer to up her fitness game. “For me, fitness is about doing a bit of everything,” she told Women’s Fitness. “I do some yoga, Pilates, strength training, bodyweight training, cardio, one or two runs a week, and maybe a spin class. It’s about having variety all the time, never doing the same workout, and keeping things fun. Ideally, I train three or four times a week, usually following one of my little fitness challenges that run on Own Your Goals. When I follow a challenge, it keeps me motivated to keep going back.”

2. Intermittent Fasting

McCall swears by intermittent fasting, rarely eating after 8 p.m. “Until recently, I never ate protein for breakfast,” she told Women’s Fitness. “Going back five or six years ago, I was a crumpet, honey and butter person, but I’ve learnt more and more about nutrition over the years, and I don’t want to start my day with sugar and carbs anymore. These days, I intermittent fast, which means I often don’t eat until lunchtime. But having a protein shake is perfect for breaking my fast around 10.30am if I need something before 1pm.”

3. Workout Uniform

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McCall wears workout gear during the week so she is always ready for a workout. "On a weekday, I start the day in some sort of Lycra, if I'm not working,” she told Get the Gloss. “I just put on a workout outfit because it means that I'm always ready. If I start my day in civvies I am not going to work out, it’s never going to happen. If I'm in my workout gear and it gets three o'clock in the afternoon, I think, come on, back on! My Lycra is like my work clothes so I spend money on Lycra like other people would spend money on a suit for work. My workout stuff is Lululemon or Sweaty Betty.”

4. Mental Health Workouts

McCall loves the physical benefits of regular exercise, but the mental benefits have been amazing too. “I benefit so much from exercise as it helps my mental health,” she told Women’s Fitness. “And sometimes, that will be my one motivator to train. I’d probably say I don’t train for my body – I train for my brain. The fact that exercise will give me shoulders or great calf muscles is a wonderful byproduct of what it does for my mental health, for sure. I use my own bodyweight a lot in training. With the changes happening in my body, I need to do strength training for my bones, but also especially for my muscle tone, because muscle tone is the thing that’s actually really hard to keep hold of. It doesn’t matter how saggy or crepey your skin gets: if you’ve got nice muscle tone underneath it, you’ll still look great.”

5. Walking the Dog

McCall walks her dog every day. "Me and the dog, Bo, are best friends,” she told Get the Gloss. “I used to do uphill runs with Bo, although I really have to stop running with her now. She's quite ancient. What I'll do now is walk her at eight a.m., get back to the house at nine then go on a half an hour run after I get back from the walk because she just can't hack it, bless her."

Davina Potratz is best known for being a cast member on the hit Netflix series, Selling Sunset. She was known as the villain during her time on the show. Potratz recently announced that she’d be taking questions on her Instagram story. In the announcement, she shared a selfie of herself in workout gear. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Davina Potratz stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Takes Vitamins

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Potratz shared some of her favorite wellness products in an interview with Page Six. She says that she makes sure to take vitamins each day. Potratz’s favorites are from the company LivOn. “This company makes amazing vitamins that are potent and easily digestible, but also have superior absorption qualities,” she says.

2. She Doesn’t Put Herself In A Box

Potratz opened up about being the villain on Selling Sunset to Vulture. She says that she doesn’t let people put her into a box. “I can also tell you with certainty that you don’t know my entire personality. You don’t see very much of me — you only see maybe 10 percent of me. When you don’t see any other part, then your perception is only what you see: You think that person equals something negative, but whatever was shown was pretty harsh. That’s what you identify that person with, but that is not the entire person. And that goes for everyone on the show, good and bad.”

3. She Does Full Body Workouts

Potratz shares a lot of workouts on Instagram. She makes sure to exercise her whole body. Potratz posted this video of herself doing a full-body workout in the gym. She captioned the post, “Save and try this next time you only have 15 mins but want a full body workout! Roll shoulders back and pull core in. Use same leg for lunge and step up then alternate. Add optional bicep curl while doing lunge. Don’t let knees pass your toes when doing the lunge. Activate glute by stepping through heel on the box. Option of pulling knee up or kicking leg out on box. Let me know how you like this workout!”

4. She Weight Trains

Potratz likes to weight train. She shared this upper body workout on Instagram. In it, she is seen using dumbbells. Potratz captioned the post, “Quick but efficient upper body workout! 4 x 10 plate clean and press, weight as desired! 3 x 12 bicep curls into reverse grip shoulder press, try 8 lbs! Let what you think, enjoy!”

5. She Works Her Lower Body

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Potratz doesn’t skip leg day. She shared this lower body workout on Instagram. In it, Potratz is seen doing fire hydrants, hip extensions, and both exercises with extensions. She captioned the post, “I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! 🎄🎁 If you’re looking to feel good post feast and start the new year off right, try my easy yet effective glute routine. Save and share this post so you remember what to do and get friends involved to make it fun and stay consistent. Do you like this workout? What are your favorite ways to stay fit?”

Katrin Davidsdottir was the “The Fittest Woman on Earth” in both 2015 and 2016. She is getting back into exercise after having surgery. Davidsdottir shared a video on Instagram of herself running on the treadmill. She captioned it, “LOOK WHO’S JOGGING AGAIN 😭🫶🏼 Tomorrow marks the 4 week date since my fusion surgery & I am so thankful for how well my recovery has been going! The first two weeks were BY FAR the most challenging, but these past two weeks have felt like I have taken so many steps forward!”

1. She Runs

As you could tell from her post, Davidsdottir likes to run to stay in shape. She revealed her process of getting back into running in the caption. “BEFORE anybody starts worrying: I got cleared by my surgeon to start exercising, including jogging! That actually really surprised me. The first two times I tried jogging it didn’t feel good, so I left it at that. I am really not wanting to push my body to do anything it is not ready to do. But yesterday: IT FELT GOOD ❤️☺️⚡️ It was only for 200m at a time & at a zone 2 pace but I am so proud & so happy about this improvement!”

2. She Stretches

After having surgery, Davidsdottir is doing a lot of stretching. She shared her favorites in this Instagram video. She captioned it, My training might look a little different these days, but my morning @gowod_mobilityfirst has stayed the same ✨💚This is my pre bike interval session hip opener & it feels so GOOD: - Knight to Hamstring stretch. - Pigeon stretch. - Roll quads. - Roll adductors. - Roll glutes.”

3. She Uses A Stationary Bike

Davidsdottir likes to use a stationary bike to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and a friend using them together. Davidsdottir captioned the post, Training partners make good workouts become GREAT ones! ✨😎🤝 10 years in & we are still pushing each other to become BETTER everyday! Fueled by @bpnsupps ⚡️G.1.M.⚡️(the perfect mixture of carbs & salts to replenish during long, sweaty bike intervals!)”

4. She Hikes

Davidsdottir likes to go hiking to stay fit. She shared these highlights on Instagram of herself and her boyfriend hiking in Iceland. Davidsdottir captioned the post, “My Canadian boyfriend showing me all around Iceland ❤️🌋This was my first time getting to join a @worldplayground experience! My plan was to join much more of the trip, but since I was still only 2 weeks out from my surgery & I wasn’t ready to do hard, long hikes .. BUT this one was relatively light & only 3.2 km each way & I didn’t want to miss out on this experience & holy smokes it didn’t disappoint (also I was so proud of my back 🥹 it was a big step in my recovery & showing myself what I can do!!!)”

5. She Lifts Weights

Davidsdottir also likes to strength train. Specifically, she likes to lift weights. Davidsdottir shared these photos on Instagram of herself in the gym. In the first one, she is seen lifting a barbell over her head. She captioned the post, “A little bit of snatches, a lot of bit of burpees 🫐💚🦋” She also shared this video of herself lifting a barbell.

Tess Daly is a very successful TV host. She’s best known for being one of the hosts of Strictly Come Dancing since 2004. Daly also hosted Children In Need from 2008 to 2019. She’s been enjoying the summer weather, and a recent Instagram post proves it. In it, Daly is seen outside going for a walk. She captioned the post, “Sunny afternoons means outdoor lunchtime workouts ☀️✨(and big sunglasses, always).” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tess Daly stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Works With A Trainer

Daly works with personal trainer, Sam Shaw, to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness reports that having a personal trainer can help someone do the proper exercise routine. “When it comes to fitness, everyone is different. Your unique body mechanics, experience, goals, fitness level, likes and dislikes can guide your trainer in creating a plan that is specific to your needs. With a program that fits, you are more likely to maintain the habit and see results.”

2. She Eats A Protein Option Each Meal

Shaw also opened up about Daly’s diet in his Women’s Health interview. He says that Daly has one source of protein with each of her meals. “We focus on a slightly higher protein-based diet,” Shaw explains. “Aiming to have some form of protein with each meal, whether that’s a veggie, vegan, fish or white meat option.”

3. She Works The Surrounding Muscles Around Her Back

Shaw shared some of Daly’s workout secrets in an interview with Women’s Health. He says that he makes sure to strengthen the areas surrounding Daly’s weaker lower back. “We work together to focus on keeping Tess’s core, back and glutes as strong as possible since she has a slightly weak lower back, so it’s really important to keep all the surrounding muscles intact as support.”

4. She’s Dedicated

Daly is dedicated to her fitness. Shaw talked about her attitude in an interview with Hello! Magazine. “Tess has built amazing habits with regard to her fitness and nutrition,” he said. “Training has become part of her life now, she always turns up for her sessions on time and ready for whatever I’m going to challenge her with. She’s great at taking on a challenge. When I introduce something new to vary the session - Tess always gives it her all and embraces the task, which isn’t always easy!"

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Shaw tells Women’s Health that he has Daly do a variety of workouts. “I like to change up exercises, for example, doing body weight movements, dumbbell weights and variations of skipping or boxing. This keeps it fun and interesting and helps the time fly by, at the same time as getting good progression in training (a.k.a. progressive overload) and building a strong physique.”