Tess Daly in Two-Piece Workout Gear does "Lunchtime Workouts"

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.”

TV host Tess Daly—the main presenter of Strictly Come Dancing —just spent time in the gorgeous city of Dubai. And she made sure to get a ton of stunning photos while she was there. Daly posted a new photo of herself enjoying a snack by the pool. She wore white shorts, a red tank top, and a hat, looking gorgeous. “Making the most of our last days with an afternoon at @AzureBeachDubai which means sushi and catching up on a good book!” she captioned it. “We’ll miss the sunshine but excited to see @vernonkay”—that’s her TV presenter husband— “and the girls.” Read on to see 6 ways Tess Daly stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Loves Fruit

In her most recent Instagram photo, Daly is seen enjoying a plate of different fruits for a snack. The plate included watermelon, purple grapes, mango, and raspberries. “A watermelon is between 90% and 95% water so it's a sweet way to stay hydrated in summer's heat. They're such a great source of essential hydration that early explorers carried them instead of canteens. It's no wonder it's one of the best water-rich, hydrating foods,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

2. She Pushes Herself and Cuts Herself Some Slack

Daly tells Women’s Health that she is a very confident person, and that she developed said confidence from both pushing herself, and going easy on herself. “Confidence comes from cutting yourself some slack. I’m in my fifties now. That’s still a shock when I say it out loud, because I don’t feel any different to when I was in my thirties. But I don’t fixate on age as a limitation, because it’s never held me back...confidence, to me, is just pushing yourself a little bit further than you think you can go, and you’ll always surprise yourself.”

3. She Works With A Personal Trainer

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Daly tells Women’s Health that she works with personal trainer, Sam Shaw, to keep herself in shape. Even when the pandemic hit, Daly says her and Shaw would still meet up virtually to workout. Daly says that Shaw is great at targeting the areas on her body that need work, saying, “He’s brilliant because he focuses on what you need individually. I've got a long spine, so I’ve got to work on my core.”

4. She Runs On The Treadmill

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Daly tells Women’s Health that she has a treadmill at home, and that she likes to use it while she watches her favorite shows. “I've realized I can watch Netflix and run 5k at the same time,” she says. “I would never sit down and watch TV in the day but, on the treadmill, I can justify it.”

5. She Uses Weights

Daly is a fan of strength training, and using weights to workout. She posted this video of herself on Instagram doing chest flys with weights. She captioned it, “Trying to fly without (bingo) wings!”

6. She Practices Meditation

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Daly tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to prioritize her mental health, and practicing meditation has really helped her out.“I met Deepak Chopra and went to one of his retreats, which was great fun because he's all about mindfulness, being in the moment and self-care,” she said. “In these busy hectic lives that we all lead, I think it's great, if you can, to take out 20 minutes at the start of the day just for yourself to meditate and sit quietly, because the day definitely flows better afterwards.”

Rachael Finch is sharing a “mix + match” lunch idea – in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the health and wellness influencer shows off her washboard abs in a crop top and leggings, while cooking up a healthy meal. In the post she reveals her strategy, which involves “loading with veg first,” adding “enough” quality protein, fats, and carbohydrates “that digest well in my body,” using leftovers, and how she can create the meal in 5 to 10 minutes. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Daily Exercise

Rachael exercises daily. “I move my body every day! But every day is entirely different, there are no two weeks the same. On average throughout the week I will break up my fitness with cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility and balance work, and yoga sessions,” she told Marie Claire.

2. Mixing Up Workouts

Rachael does lots of different workouts. “My favorite types of exercise are anything from yoga to stretch sessions, dance workouts, HIIT sessions, walks in the parks, interval training. My least favorite is anything that lasts longer than 45 minutes, or is too intense.”

3. Yoga and Pilates

One of her go-tos? “I love my BodyTone workout from my program⁠—the yoga-inspired sessions have the greatest impact. It’s a slower paced session and great for calming the mind first thing in the morning. This workout combines yoga and Pilates and works on flexibility, balance and total body strength,” she says.

4. Training and “Lazy” Days

Rachael also takes rest days. “I don’t count the number of days I am training, and I don’t count the days I rest. I purely go on how I feel and that may mean I have four lazy days out of a week, or may mean I have one lazy day, I may even train every day. It all depends on how my body and mind feel,” she says.

5. Collagen Coffee

Rachael is a coffee drinker, but she infuses it with collagen. “There is not a day that goes by that I don’t have my collagen coffee! I mix one scoop of Kissed Earth Brilliance Collagen, one scoop of medicinal mushrooms, 1 teaspoon of Maca powder, plus almond milk and black coffee. I blend it all in a blender and drink it with a big smile on my face.”

Tess Daly is red hot in Spain! The Strictly Come Dancing presenter shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit via a throwback snap in one of her latest social media posts. “Missing Ibiza, but feeling fresh and ready for a busy week 💪hope everyone’s having a lovely Monday!” she captioned the series of snaps. How does she make 53 look like 33? Read on to see 6 ways Tess Daly stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Believes Age Is Just a Number

Age ain’t nothing but a number for Tess. “I genuinely believe you’re only as old as you feel,” she told Health & Wellbeing. “I’m very much of the mind that as long as I’m fit, healthy, able to do exactly what I demand of my body and enjoy my life, then that’s all good with me. I’m so grateful for good health – you get what you put in. I’ve looked after myself for as long as I can remember, I’ve had to for the nature of my business, but also because I want to enjoy a long and healthy life. I honestly thought that I might feel differently now I’ve reached this landmark age, but I don’t. I have kids and they demand that you’re on your toes physically and mentally. They keep me young – young at heart, at least!”

2. She Doesn’t Skip Meals

Tess refuses to skip meals: “I’m a three-meals-a-day girl, and I graze a lot as well,” she told Health & Wellbeing. “I start the day with porridge, blueberries and maple syrup, or I’ll purée some mango and throw in some banana slices, then sprinkle some granola and flaxseed on top. That said, at the weekends, I’ll splurge and we’ll have a pancake making session for brunch, usually with the girls, which is always fun – I don’t swerve the pancakes or the homemade French toast! Lunch might be a falafel wrap with vegetables and hummus, a homemade veggie burger or a tuna mayo sandwich. Dinner is usually rice, vegetables and chicken, or I’ll make fajitas, and we’ll do roast chicken on the weekend. Chicken is the only meat I eat – I haven’t eaten red meat since I was a teenager.

3. She Indulges

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Tess has a “sweet tooth that must be satisfied!” she told Health & Wellbeing. “I can’t imagine a life without chocolate and cake. I could never deny myself cake because that just makes for an unhappy life. I’m a big believer in moderation. I tend not to deny myself what I fancy, because, like all of us, as soon as we deny ourselves treats, then we fixate upon it and it becomes an unhealthy relationship. I subscribe to the theory that a little bit of what you fancy does you good – as long as you’re not reckless, it’s not necessarily an unhealthy choice. Have a chocolate bar at 4pm – we’re British for goodness’ sake, afternoon tea used to be a meal here – it still is in my house!”

4. She Focuses On Building Strength

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Tess focuses on being strong, not skinny. “It’s being strong enough that I can do whatever I demand of my body without it feeling tired,” she told Health & Wellbeing. “Fitness means avoiding aches and pains and feeling strong, which I like. I’m the sort of person who has a hard time staying still – I’m always on the go and I like it that way. I enjoy being physically active, it’s always been a part of my life, so working out means that I’m able to stay strong, fit and not feel my age.”

5. She Works Out with a Trainer

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Tess trains with a professional to stay in shape. “I work out a couple of times a week with a trainer, and then at home, I’ll skip, do a few light weights, or get on the running machine – I can do 15 minutes, watch something on the iPad at the same time and not even realise that I’m running – happy days! Is this not what you want to hear in your magazine? Sorry!” she told Health & Wellbeing. “I dread going to the gym, but then when I get there, I find myself enjoying my workout, and afterwards, I’m so glad that I’ve done it. I think we all feel that way a bit, a lot of us are intimidated by the thought of committing to that routine, because it is hard, but then if it was easy, everyone would do it and we’d all have six packs. So it is a commitment, but it’s one that I will commit myself to because I enjoy the benefits. I like being able to eat a little bit of what I like and wear the same size jeans that I’ve worn since I was 20.”

6. She Double Tasks on the Treadmill

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Tess has a great way to make time pass by fast while doing cardio. “I've got a treadmill, where I've realized I can watch Netflix and run 5k at the same time,' she says. 'I would never sit down and watch TV in the day but, on the treadmill, I can justify it,” she told Women’s Health.