Donna Mills believes her relentless sweating is necessary to stay youthful.
The former “Knots Landing” star caused a stir when she revealed some of her secrets to staying in shape to AARP magazine in December. Now, the 82-year-old is sharing her workout regimen for those looking to kickstart their New Year’s resolutions.
“I never stopped exercising because I got older,” the actress told Fox Digital News. “I think a lot of people have this mentality of, ‘I’m too old now. I don’t need to do that anymore.’ But I think it’s the opposite. You have to keep moving. I think how important it is to sweat every day.
“Some days it can be difficult because I have to be on set at seven in the morning. But I think the key is taking that time every day so you can sweat it out. I think that’s really important. If you don’t keep using it, Your body will shrink a little bit.”
‘KNOTS LANDING’ STAR DONNA MILLS, 81, DETAILS HER HEALTH HEALTH: ‘I’M CAREFUL’
Donna Mills, 82, uses her Peloton bike and ballet bars for her daily workouts.
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Mills said she doesn’t like going to the gym because it can be awkward “with other people around” during a workout. So she decided to create a space in her home where she could exercise anytime. She is also a tennis enthusiast, playing five times a week for two hours each time.
“I have a Peloton and I absolutely love it,” she said. “It helps me explore the world. It’s really good, it’s fun, and I think that’s also important if you want to stick with something. You can also take some classes if you need that extra motivation.”
“It can take you to a lot of beautiful places virtually. I also keep a lightweight set nearby. Nothing heavy. I’m also a dancer, so I have my own ballet rails to extend. Keep double The legs are in really good shape and keep that stretch. If you don’t have one, the kitchen counter will do.”
Mills previously told AARP that during her soap opera years, she “never ate pasta, sugar, bread, ice cream, cookies, or anything like that.” The easiest way, but it keeps her figure in front of the camera.
On March 18, 1983, American actress Donna Mills is pictured doing barre practice at her home dance studio in Beverly Hills, California. In 2023, she is still doing the same exercise at home.
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“I kept saying to myself, ‘You’ve got to go back to what you were doing,'” she laughs. “It keeps me very healthy. I’ve never missed a day of work at ‘Knots Landing’.” In nine years, I’ve never missed a day of work. I think it’s because I eat well and it keeps me healthy. ”
“It’s not that I don’t eat pasta. I don’t eat starches. I mostly eat protein, vegetables, that’s all. I rarely even have a glass of wine because it’s too much sugar in it, and I never had Sugar, I really do believe white sugar is poison.”
While she’s relaxed about her eating habits, Mills said she prioritizes eating “clean and green” and eating more vegetables.
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Mills also reflected on taking a break from Hollywood. At 54, she adopted daughter Chloe and became a mother.
American actress Donna Mills kneels on stage for a promotional photo for the television soap opera “Knots Landing,” June 1980. She later took a break from Hollywood to raise her daughter.
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“I worked on her first few years as a baby, a little thing,” Mills said. “That was because I could take her on set, which was amazing. She was with me the whole time. But once she started school, I knew I wasn’t going to leave her for the movie. I didn’t want to take her out of school. So it’s not a hard decision. Fortunately, I’m in a position where I don’t need to work. Those were the best times. All my attention was on her mother. I never regret making that decision. “
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Chloe, 28, is a model and executive at Soho House, an elite private club for people in the arts, politics and media.
Mills has previously revealed that her love life didn’t flourish until her 60s.
Donna Mills and daughter Chloe attend the UK premiere of ‘No’ at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, 28 July 2022.
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“I met [actor and producer] Larry Gilman is 60,” Mills told AARP. “I’m lucky. Before him, I kind of liked bad boys. But when I met him, I knew I was looking for the boy who wasn’t bad. “
Life has proven to be fruitful, she said.
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“There’s a big mountain behind our house,” Mills shared. “Larry wanted to start a vineyard there. I was like, ‘No, you’re crazy, the vines are going to move the mountain.’ I was worried. That was one of the few fights we had. He wouldn’t listen to me , it’s also good that he didn’t listen to me. The vines hardened the mountain and now we have our own commercial vineyard. It’s just beautiful.”
