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Meryl Streep Fitness Secrets at 76

<p>When we saw <strong>Meryl Streep</strong>’s super toned arms and shoulders appearing front and center at the start of Devil Wears Prada 2 film, we, in fact, did not move at a glacial pace to find out what she does to stay this toned and fit! In her 70s, the award-winning actress still has impressive muscles and good posture—a sign that a healthy routine and disciplined wellness rituals know no age. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX4ehcwyf2q/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1350871%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="893" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Her beautiful silhouette gains aren&#x27;t achieved overnight; they&#x27;re years of discipline and commitment to her daily exercise, accompanied by her balanced diet—evident in her glowing skin—and inner approach to beauty. She mentioned in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/jul/02/features.culture2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> years ago that she swims 55 laps whenever she needs a mind refresher, giving her mind good headspace to think and reflect. Furthermore, it was maintained by practicing a one-mile swim every day, benefiting a positive energy in her body. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Benefits of Swimming to Seniors</strong></div><p>Swimming is one of the most popular cardiovascular exercises. It not only helps develop physical strength and rhythm in the water but is also a full-body exercise that engages all five senses. By enhancing our breathing, using our hands to paddle, and performing fluttering kicks, swimming trains our bodies and stretches our joints, pumping blood circulation in proportion.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779782524526pexels-cottonbro-7222167.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Pexels</span></span></span>According to <a href="https://newsroom.osfhealthcare.org/the-benefits-of-swimming-for-older-adults/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Swink from OSF HealthCare</a>, an integrated health system in Peoria, Illinois, the support from water helps people, particularly the elderly, to overcome painful movement caused by arthritis and other health issues. Beyond helping to improve the body&#x27;s overall endurance, swimming also aids in weight loss and reduces the risk of heart disease, thus helping with boosting the agility of major muscle groups in the body. </div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779782385852Meryl Streep.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Meryl Streep | Photo via 20th Century Studios</span></span></span></div><p>Her remarkable performance in &quot;Mamma Mia,&quot; where she performed her own stunts and sang live, underscores this discipline. Such a role requires intense breath control to maintain vocal quality while moving and emoting. While Meryl’s early opera training provided a foundation, her nightly exercise routine was essential. She recalled that after learning she would need to climb a wall while singing the title track, she quickly intensified her fitness regimen to prepare for the physical demands of the role.</p><p>That explains why Meryl’s movies are blockbusters and globally recognized. More than being invested in her roles and internalizing her characters’ emotions, she also trains her body to become the literal embodiment of the role, creating a deep emotional attachment with the audience in every film.</p><div><em>Cover photo via Getty Images (SAG Awards 2022)</em></div>

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Fitspiration: These Are Meryl Streep's Fitness Secrets at 76

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Published May 27, 2026 01:00 PM PHT

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Updated May 27, 2026 06:23 PM PHT

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