Brooke Shields, who recently turned 59, acknowledges that she can’t approach fitness in the same way she did in her younger years. In a recent interview, she shared how she takes care of her body now, especially after experiencing a health scare involving a seizure. She emphasized that staying in shape is harder as you age and easier to get out of shape quickly. Shields mentioned that she now focuses on finding exercises that she enjoys rather than just working out to fit into something, which she found demoralizing and frustrating.
Despite the challenges of staying in shape as she gets older, Shields has found that doing Broadway shows helps her stay fit without realizing it. She now incorporates “really difficult Pilates,” specifically the Nofar Method, into her fitness routine, something she didn’t enjoy before. Shields also does cardio exercises like SoulCycle or using a rower with music for 10 minutes to supplement her Pilates workouts. She mentioned that this new fitness approach has helped her reduce belly fat, something she recently noticed was changing as she aged.
In September 2023, Shields had a health scare when she experienced a seizure, which she attributed to low levels of sodium in her blood. She was drinking excessive amounts of water to prepare for a one-woman show, which depleted her body of essential sodium. This experience has made her more cautious about her water intake and pacing herself. Shields shared the details of the seizure, explaining how she started feeling unwell at a restaurant and eventually passed out. Doctors informed her that the seizure was caused by low sodium levels due to excessive water consumption.
Approaching her 60th birthday, Shields reflects on the past decade of her life and feels grateful for the personal growth she has experienced. She mentioned that she finally embraced her own power and didn’t wait for validation from others about how she should feel or behave. Shields highlighted the success of starting her own company and turning it into a brand, a venture she never thought she would pursue. She emphasized the importance of investing in oneself while maintaining connections with the community and empowering women to feel included and valued. Shields expressed her excitement for the future and the possibilities that lie ahead as she enters a new decade of her life.
