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Helen Mirren's Shape Up Secret

Posted on Oct 5th 2010 12:00PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed Under: Celebs & Entertainment

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At 65 years old, Dame Helen Mirren has a figure envied by many women half her age. And, although she's previously attributed her sexy shape to a "good constitution" and walking her dogs regularly, the UK's Daily Mail reports that the actress is also a big fan of the Wii Fit.

"The Wii is fun, and it's infinitely varied. You can hula, jog, yoga, step, all in one session. You need never get bored as every day you can tailor a new workout. It challenges you, and you do it at home, so nobody need see you in those old yoga pants and torn t-shirt. It's my new best friend," Mirren told the Daily Mail.

If the curve-skimming dress she wore to the October 3 premiere of "Red" is anything to go by, we'd have to say the Wii is a very, very good friend to her indeed! Then again, she was in pretty amazing shape to begin with, you know?

Mirren is such a fan of the interactive gaming system that she's appearing in an ad for the Wii Fit Plus this Christmas, reports the Daily Mail.

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Jacqueline Clarke 10-06-2010 @ 6:38AM

She has never had any children either......which makes a huge differece

Susy 10-06-2010 @ 10:11AM

You are so right. Particularly if a woman has a child or children later in life, it's that much harder to bounce back. It can be done, but carrying a child is tough on the body and it's never quite the same.

Jacquie Clarke 10-06-2010 @ 7:33AM

Liz, It looks like you're advertising. I thought that was a no no.

Brenda 10-06-2010 @ 7:45AM

She has the money to keep her fit...

Marilyn 10-06-2010 @ 2:09PM

It takes no money to stay fit. Just make wise food choices. Stay clear of fast food. You don't even have to kill yourself at a gym, simply walking and eating right.

NancyB 10-06-2010 @ 9:38AM

A lot of this is genetics. My grandmother on my mother's side ate everything, butter, sugar, lard, meat. She kept house but didn't otherwise exercise, would have thought it ridiculous. She was thin as a rail all her life. I inherited from my father's side and my body doesn't want to give up one hard fought for pound!

JAUN 10-06-2010 @ 11:53AM

SHES HOT!

phoenix 10-06-2010 @ 11:51AM

i am 57 in good shape and fanasize being helen s young stud.

Liz 10-06-2010 @ 12:50PM

Helen Mirren is perhaps the most profoundly accomplished actress on today's scene, with the exception of Meryl Streep. Folks who are highly accomplished (and live healthy lives) tend to have an overall better outcome, whether in weight, fealty to exercise, good nutrition. It has nothing to do with income or childbirth; it has to do with goal-setting, self-respect, perseverance and reslience. These are qualities that know no income levels nor cultural differences. They are matters of the heart and soul.

Lou 10-06-2010 @ 12:22PM

When I was in my mid-fifites, my late wife told me I had the body of man in his 30's; my daughter told me I was "buffed". I think they doth exaggerated, But am still happy with my physique at age 62.

My "secret"? I started regular exercise (weights, running, cycling, some lap swimming) when I was in college and kept at it for the next 40+ years. And I'm not talking about triathlons, marathons, competitive lifting, etc. The most I run is a 5K, will swim laps for only 30 min., bike maybe 5-10 miles at a time and certainly don't have the look of a weightlifter. Simply by including moderate exercise as part of your routine, maybe 3-4 times a week, will get results. The later you start, the harder it is.

Blondie 10-06-2010 @ 12:29PM

She is so beautiful, such a class act.

Derek 10-06-2010 @ 12:30PM

She looks great in that recent red bikini picture. This shows that an older and sexy women such as Helen can look better than women half her age.

For those women who scorn Helen for wearing a bikini at age 60+ are jealous and do not have a body to show off.

ahmood klan 10-06-2010 @ 1:24PM

Helen she beautiful. Love meet her.

Gwendolyne 10-06-2010 @ 7:11PM

Her secret? Gratuitous nudity on film. It's in her contract. Keeps a girl on her toes you know. Also, total blood replacement(bi-annually) A Swiss holiday with the Stones. How festive! A great sense of humour. See the nude costume tests from "the Queen". Above all remember, the true exhibitionist is never too old to show you a new wrinkle.