The Power of Pilates

As Netflix series 'The Diplomat' Season 3 premiered on October 16, lead actress Allison Janney (65) revealed her secrets to staying healthy. Following President William Rayburn's death in Season 2, her character Vice President Grace Penn is set to assume the presidency in the upcoming storyline.

In an interview with Women's Health, Allison Janney shared that Pilates is her primary fitness routine. During breaks from filming, she takes Pilates classes four times a week, explaining, "For someone who is 6 feet tall (approximately 183cm), stretching and strength training are very important."

Resistance Training Becomes More Important with Age

Janney highlighted resistance training as a key benefit of Pilates. "As we age, we need weight lifting for bone health, and Pilates provides a lot of resistance training," she emphasized, calling it her favorite form of exercise.

She outlined her ideal self-care routine as "baths, hiking, Pilates, skincare, massage, and sleep." Even amid a busy filming schedule, she strives to maintain her personal health management principles.

New Challenge: Jazz Dance

Recently, Janney has also shown interest in jazz dance. She revealed that while she wants to join a jazz dance class taught by a friend, she hasn't yet mustered the courage. "I love workouts that don't feel like workouts, and dancing is definitely one of them. I really love dancing," she said, indicating her intention to try it soon.

Allison Janney's commitment to a consistent Pilates routine and her curiosity about new forms of exercise at age 65 serves as an excellent example of the importance of health management, regardless of age.