Dame Mary Berry, the British "Queen of Baking" chef and food writer, has reached the age of 90 and is still active on the TV screen. She will launch a new BBC program "Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking". In addition to hosting and baking, her life is still fulfilling and self-disciplined. She recently accepted an exclusive interview with the media and shared her secrets of maintaining health and vitality for many years. She does not need expensive gyms, but relies on daily exercise and a love of life.
"I don't go to the gym. It's a waste of time."The former judge of "The Great British Bake Off" and a British national treasure said with a smile: "I don't go to the gym. It's a waste of time." Instead, she enjoys her favorite activity: going out for a walk with her dog.
Her view has also been supported by many studies. In recent years, many medical journals have confirmed that walking has significant benefits for both physical and mental health. It is simple and easy and can be done by almost everyone.
What is admirable is that Mary suffered from polio when she was 13 years old and was hospitalized for three months. The disease left her with lifelong weakness in her left hand and arm, and she even had to learn to walk again. Therefore, for her, being able to "walk to maintain health" is of particularly profound significance.
Mary prefers low-impact forms of exercise. She will do outdoor activities with her husband, Paul, and occasionally play croquet together. She added that although she is not as good at sports as her husband, they both enjoy outdoor activities and believe this is an important key to maintaining health: "Nature keeps us healthy and makes us feel good."
Even in her nineties, Mary is still full of energy and has a bright smile. She has proven through her actions that maintaining vitality does not require strict training or expensive facilities. You only need to integrate exercise into your life, take a walk every day, get close to nature, and maintain your passion, and you will be able to age gracefully.