Jane Fonda is living proof of the importance of staying fit. Even at 85, she still manages to keep fit. In 1979, the actress created the Jane Fonda Workout, and 44 years later, the Grace and Frankie star is still promoting the advantages of working up a sweat.
The fitness enthusiast graced the opening of H&M’s Move Studio in Brooklyn on Wednesday, and of course, she didn’t fail to speak on what she’s most passionate about.
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Fonda Gave Everyone A Shocker
The 85-year-old actress shocked everyone at the event when she said:
The Face Of The H&M Move Campaign
Four decades after she made leotards fashionable for suburban women, the actress, who has always emphasized the value of exercise, was selected as the face of the H&M Move campaign last year, and she is still lauding the benefits of getting up and moving.
Her Abilities At 85
Fonda said the following when it comes to exercising:
She Started Working Out At 30
The Barbarella actress, however, wasn’t always an avid exerciser. It wasn’t until she was in her late 30s that she began exercising.
Exercising Helped Her Mood
And Fonda’s passion for physical fitness wasn’t just sparked by her flexibility. She also noticed that it improved her mood.
She recalled coming from a long line of really depressed people, and the best way to fight depression was to “keep moving.”
On Overcoming Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The 9 to 5 star revealed in December that her non-Hodgkin lymphoma, discovered in September, was in remission. She revealed to Elle Magazine all about how she overcame it!
The Dangers Of Wanting To Be Skinny
She also revealed in the interview the dangers of wanting to be skinny. The actress, who has been open about her struggle with the eating disorder bulimia, said she still does her exercises. However, the goal is to be healthy, not skinny.
The Risk Of Being Bone Thin
Fonda Is Thankful For Sticking To Her Workout
In the end, though, Fonda is thankful to God that she has been dedicated to working out for more than 40 years.
