The $30 million transformation

Sara Cox,a former presenter on Channel 4's The Girlie Show, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, shedding her party girl image for a fit and healthy lifestyle.

According to Good Housekeeping, Sara has been a member at David Lloyd since 2022 , describing it as 'the nicest gym I've belonged to.'

She has also shared her love for Blaze, a high-intensity interval training class at the fitness club, which combines cardio, strength training, and boxing.

From raucous behaviour to fitness enthusiast

Sara earned the nickname of 'ladette' alongside Zoe Ball and other party girls in the 1990s, but has since transformed her body and lifestyle.

Despite a packed agenda, which includes hosting her BBC Radio 2 teatime programme,running a podcast, and being a mum to three, Sara still manages to carve out time for her well-being.

She has revealed that she regularly weiht trains and will find time to hit the gym a few times a week, even if she is busy.

Weight training and gut health

Sara has emphasized the importance of strength training for women, particularly over 50 , and has shared her own experience with weight training.

She has also paid attention to her gut health, adding kefir, kimchi, coffee, and Greek yoghurt to her diet.

According to multiple studies, HIIT workouts for women over 50 are linked to better heart fitness, improved mobility, and functional capacity, better fat loss, and metabolic health.

The power of HIIT

Blaze, a high-intensity interval training class at David Lloyd , has been a game-changer for Sara, providing a full-body workout and improving her core strength, balance, and coordination.

Horse riding is also a highly beneficial exercise for women over 50, providing a full-body workout and improving core strength, balance,and coordination without high-impact stress on the joints.