You might need to reread a fact: Sandra Bullock is 60. The star, who skyrocketed to fame in 1994 with her breakout role in Speed, has spent decades in the public eye. While many things have changed in her life, one thing hasn’t: her age-defying beauty. "I'm sleeping in a container that is devoid of outside carcinogens, that helps lift what you don't have and — come on, please!" the star joked to Entertainment Tonight when asked about her anti-aging secrets. In all seriousness, the star has revealed a few of the health and longevity habits responsible for her forever-young look. Here is how Sandra Bullock makes 60 look like 40.
She Works Out, A Lot
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Sandra spends a lot of time sweating. Her trainer, Simone De La Rue, once told RadarOnline that she exercises for an hour a day, six times a week. "She is extremely motivated and driven," she explained. Bullock added to InStyle via Livestrong that she does Pilates, kickboxing, and weight training. "If I can work out every day, I will,” she said. "I'm, like, you know what? I talk enough to burn calories," she jokes.
Outdoor Running and Biking
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Bullock also likes to exercise while getting some vitamin day. "When I'm in Austin, I run or ride a bike," she told InStyle. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is excellent for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.
Dance-Centric Workouts with Simone De La Rue[
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Bullock has been dancing with De La Rue, creator of the Body By Simone technique, for many years. "In each one-hour [Body By Simone] session, we do a full-body workout," the trainer told Women's Health. "There's always cardio like dance, jump roping or rebounding. Then we alternate between 10-minute intervals of high-intensity cardio and strength training moves that focus on different body parts."
A Healthy, Balanced Diet
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Bullock dished on her diet to InStyle, explaining that she maintains a healthy and balanced approach. "Like last night I had brown rice and black beans and some steamed vegetables," she explained. She tries to eat fresh food keeping her portions small.
Hiking
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Sandra also enjoys hiking with her children. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
Building stronger muscles and bones
Improving your sense of balance
Improving your heart health
Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues