Unveiling the Workout Secrets That Keep Susan Lucci in Star Shape

Susan Lucci is one of the most well-known soap stars of all time. She played the iconic character, Erica Kane, on All My Children from 1970 to 2011. Lucci was nominated for 21 Daytime Emmys for the role, notably winning once in 1999. She also appeared on season seven of Dancing With The Stars. Lucci’s other TV roles include Devious Maids and Dallas. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Susan Lucci stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Was Inspired By Her Mother

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Lucci is passionate about wellness. She tells Closer Weekly that her late mother inspired her to do so. "She was a registered nurse who believed in prevention. She encouraged everyone to do the best with what you’ve got. Get up off the couch, take it day by day and do what works for you."

2. She Reduces Stress

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Lucci notably had a heart attack which resulted in surgery. She tells Closer Weekly that she has learned to reduce stress to take care of herself. “Mine was caused by a calcium buildup. I learned with my heart incident that stress plays a very real role in our health. Physical exercise, in addition to keeping you physically healthier, is a great way to de-stress.”

3. She Loves Pilates

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Lucci is a big fan of doing Pilates to stay in shape. “I do several forms,” she told Closer Weekly. “I love my Pilates Pro Chair because it gives me cardio at the same time, but I also work out with a mat and a vinyl ball. I intend to keep it up this year, and I am looking for ways of stepping it up, too.”

4. She Eats Better

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Lucci makes sure to eat healthy. She revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that doing Pilates has helped her eat better. "Once I started doing Pilates, I lost my taste for things like cheeseburgers and French fries," she explained. "I rarely eat dessert, never snack, and I don’t eat a lot of bread and pasta. I’ll have one glass of champagne when we go out to dinner, but I don’t drink at home."

5. She Loves Hot Water With Lemon

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Lucci loves to drink hot water with lemon. She tells New Beauty, “Drinking hot water with lemon was something I learned when I was 18 and working in the summer during college. I observed older people who were having breakfast, and each of them was ordering it to drink. All of them were well into their 80’s, or at least that was my perception at the time. And I thought: ‘Gee. They are traveling on their own steam and that’s what they are having. Put that in the back of your head; it might come in handy some time.’”

6. She Takes Care of Her Skin

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Lucci shared some of her skincare secrets in her New Beauty interview. “My husband is from Austria and I got married young. When we would travel together, something I noticed and admired very much was beautiful skin that was taken care of, which made me realize early on that you don’t need a lot of makeup or a lot of cover-up, just start with a beautiful canvas. So I started going with my husband to local pharmacies [in Europe] and he was able to translate what the ingredients were in those beauty products for me. Of course, over the course of time, so many of those products have been brought here.”

7. She Does Cardio

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Lucci loves to do cardio workouts. She tells The Huffington Post, "I try to combine some cardio, too, and whatever I'm doing, it's all about the core and flexibility and balance." The Cleveland Clinic states that cardio has a lot of benefits. “When part of an overall heart-healthy lifestyle, not only can regular cardio exercise lead to a decrease in your resting blood pressure and heart rate, but these basic changes can also mean your heart doesn’t have to work unnecessarily hard all of the time. Maintaining a good cardio routine also helps improve good cholesterol levels while lowering blood fats.”

Alison Sweeney is known for a lot of things. She was the host of the NBC reality series, The Biggest Loser. She also plays Sami Brady on the soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Sweeney is known for her appearances in several Hallmark movies. She’s appeared in The Wedding Veil series, the Chronicle Mysteries series, and as the title character in the Hannah Swensen Mystery series. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Alison Sweeney stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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When it comes to fitness, Sweeney is all about variety. She shared her favorite workouts in an interview with Run Eat Repeat. “I love mixing it up. I’m running to enjoy being outside, hiking with my family, and doing a bunch of strength training work. Soon I’ll be back on the ski slopes and can’t wait to add that to my workout routine.”

2. She Loves Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

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Sweeney makes sure to eat a healthy diet and shared her favorite foods with Run Eat Repeat. Her favorite healthy sandwich is a grilled chicken sandwich, and she shared how she makes it a lot healthier in the interview. “I’m a big fan of a grilled chicken sandwich on Oroweat bread with hummus (instead of mayonnaise) loaded with avocado, cucumber, carrots and lettuce. It’s so fulfilling and has such a great crunch.”

3. She Does Cardio

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Sweeney shared her wellness secrets and tips in an interview with People. She says that she does a lot of cardio workouts, and aims to do them four times a week. “For me it’s really important to keep up my cardio,” she says. “I run, ride my bike (both outside) and I take spin class. I try to get a good cardio workout in at least four times a week.”

4. She Weight Trains

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Sweeney likes to weight train to stay in shape. “In addition, at least once a week, I do a day of circuit training with weights,” she told People. “It helps me maintain muscle tone. My schedule is so busy all the time, so I can’t hold myself to specific times or a firm schedule, but these are my goals and I do the best I can.”

5. She Tracks What She Eats

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Sweeney revealed to People that she makes sure to track what she eats, as it helps her maintain a healthy diet. “I know all about hitting plateaus and how frustrating they can be. For me, once I started to count every calorie, I realized how much I was eating that I didn’t account for. Keep a food journal and make sure to eat as healthy as possible and have a good breakfast.”

6. She Does Short, Intense Workouts

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Sweeney has a busy schedule, but she always makes sure to stay in shape. She tells People that when she doesn’t have a lot of time, she does really intense workouts. “I’ve learned that I get a good intense, short workout by running sprints on the treadmill. It’s not always about distance – a workout is about the intensity you put into it. So when I don’t have a lot of time, I really focus my energy and go really hardcore – run 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off for several minutes. Then I do a similar intensity doing burpees (pushup, jump to your feet, and then jump in the air, then back down to pushup).”

7. She Keeps Her Kitchen Stocked

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Sweeney revealed to New Beauty that she likes to keep her kitchen stocked with healthy foods. “Preparation is key. I don’t have time every day to wash fruit, chop vegetables or go to the market, so I really focus on having only healthy options readily available, from stocking my refrigerator with great fruits and raw vegetables to having raw nuts in the pantry and planning ahead as much as possible. Salads are always satisfying and easy to prepare, so those are a definite go-to.”

Eileen Davidson is one of the biggest soap stars of all time. She played Kristen DiMera and Susan Banks on Days of Our Lives. She has played Ashley Abbott on The Young & The Restless since 1982, and received a Daytime Emmy for it. Davidson was also a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from seasons five to seven, and has made guest appearances on the show. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Eileen Davidson stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Works Out Regularly

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Davidson makes sure to stay in shape and works out on a regular basis. She shared her fitness secrets with Michael Fairman TV. “I work out a lot and I enjoy it. I didn’t use to like it, I do now and I have to do it. I don’t exercise a ton, but I do cardio every day, and I also try to do Pilates, or something.”

2. She Screens For Cancer

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Davidson shared her wellness secrets in an interview with Woman’s World. She revealed that she regularly gets screened for cancer symptoms. “I’m trying to do something preventative to ensure I am here for my family as long as I can be. Every year, I get a mammogram and ultrasound. For ovaries, there are no signs that you have the cancer until it’s too late.”

3. She Goes To Therapy

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Davidson shared her secrets for a successful marriage with Woman’s World. She says that she and her husband go to therapy. “I really think it’s important to let small stuff go. You cannot dwell on it. You have to forgive and let it go quickly. Obviously if it’s something major, you need to talk about. We’ve been in and out of therapy many times over the years for different short-term things. I am a big believer in therapy for all reasons, for all people, forever.”

4. She Has A Simple Hair & Skin Care Routine

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Davidson shared her hair and skincare secrets with Woman’s World. She says that she keeps things simple. “I have gone the route of the super expensive before, but I guess I’ve just gotten kind of bitter. I’m wondering if it really makes a huge difference. So now, I use Cetaphil as a daily facial cleanser. I use Eucerin as a body lotion. Just your basic things. I do use Aveda hair products but every once in a while, I throw in Pantene.”

5. She Works With Charities

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Davidson likes to give back and works with several charities. She talked about this in her Woman’s World interview. “I also joined the advisory board of MAPDA – Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse. I have a really strong interest in that because of the big fentanyl problem and opioids. I’m happy to be doing whatever I can to help with that. I’m also still working with No Kid Hungry and Project Angel Food as well.”