Connie Ferguson: From Rope Skipping to Weight Lifting, 3 Workouts Keeping ‘The Queen’ Star Young
- Connie Ferguson defies her age with her fitness routine, looking much younger than 50 years
- Her regimen includes skipping rope for cardio, boxing, and high-intensity interval training
- Briefly News spoke to a senior fitness instructor who shared the benefits of working out and consistency
Connie Ferguson is proof that hard work and consistency bring you the best results. The veteran actress may be over 50 years old, but she doesn't look a day over 45, thanks to her fitness routine.
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Connie Ferguson's secret to staying young
South Africans have agreed that Connie Ferguson does not look her age. I mean, how many people over 50 can still rock like the former Generations actress? Not only is she one of Mzansi's most talented stars, but she is also one of the country's hottest celebs.
A scroll through her page shows that the hot body did not come on a silver platter. She also did not take the easy way out and go under the knife.
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1. Connie Ferguson skipping the rope
We all know Connie Ferguson loves a little cardio session. The star has shared several videos of how she keeps fit by skipping the rope. Not only that, the star once had her followers join her for a fun rope-skipping challenge. Taking to her Instagram page at the time, Connie wrote:
So @jackie_phamotse suggested we do a skipping challenge to kick off the year and I thought why not?♀️ So to challenge myself as well, I tried skipping to a beat that forces me to go double times! Needless to say I had a comedy show for one! "
2. Connie Ferguson is a boxing fanatic
Connie Ferguson loves throwing some punches. The star has shared several videos throwing powerful punches and dodging some from her coach Xolisani Ndongeni, at the Fight Club gym in Johannesburg.
3. Connie Ferguson is a fan of high-intensity interval training
Connie Ferguson does not let her age stop her from keeping fit. The Kings of Joburg star also loves high-intensity interval training. According to research online, HIT enables the actress to maintain her abs of steel because it involves routines that can help reduce body fat and waist circumference.
Senior personal trainer and founder of The Fitness Corner Mothusi Maepa spoke to Briefly News about the benefits of working out. He said:
"Exercising reduces the effects of ageing, improves overall health, and allows for a better quality of life.
"Exercise releases endorphins, which allows for a more positive mindset. Regular physical activity lowers your risk for conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, etc.
"Connie’s training regimen looks to be a bit of cardio-respiratory training coupled with strength training. her training has the benefits of improving cholesterol and blood pressure levels and strengthening the heart and lungs. She seems to do a bit of boxing as well, which is resistance training. It helps with keeping your bones and ligaments strong and reduces osteoporosis.
"It's important to intertwine the two training regimes, both cardio-respiratory and resistance training, as muscle mass decreases as we age. Connie is 53, so she’s doing well to combine the two so that she can maintain her mass and healthy lifestyle."
He also added that:
"Her showing up every day should inspire everyone to look after themselves, be it of any gender. Considering her age and how consistent she’s been, it augurs well for everyone to take a leaf out of her book.
"There's no secret to the fact that many of the most active old people are also ones who tend to live several years longer."
Connie Ferguson’s workout video sparks heated debate about her daughters' weight
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that veteran actress and producer Connie Ferguson's name recently popped up on the timeline after fans shared their thoughts on her impressive workout routines and how she inspires everyone except her two daughters Lesedi and Alicia Ferguson.
Social media users were divided after a fan noted that iconic thespian Connie Ferguson should inspire her two daughters to hit the gym and keep fit.
Source: Briefly News
