Melanie C, known to millions as Sporty Spice, has maintained an athletic lifestyle for over three decades. Despite her pop-star status, the singer prioritizes fitness, regularly hitting the gym even when on tour.
From Girl Power to Gym Power
Melanie credits her former bandmate Geri Halliwell with introducing her to the gym. Now, she’s a familiar face at London fitness centers, often intimidating even seasoned lifters. As she jokes, “People already have a preconception of me.”
No Time? No Problem.
Melanie aims for five workouts per week but settles for at least three, regardless of travel schedules. She believes that even a 30-minute session can boost her mood and energy levels.
The 30-Minute Hotel Workout
Melanie’s go-to routine combines yoga-inspired warm-ups with strength training to maximize efficiency.
Warm-up:
– Standing roll downs (hamstrings, neck)
– Downward dogs
– Half-kneeling quad stretches
– Kneeling hip flexor stretches
– World’s greatest stretch with a twist
– Banded glute bridges (regular and abducted)
Main Workout:
– Thrusters: Squats combined with dumbbell shoulder presses.
– Bench Rows (Bird Dog): Dumbbell rows performed in a bird dog position to engage core muscles.
– Bridged Dumbbell Press: Single-arm dumbbell presses while maintaining a bridged position on a bench.
– Pull-ups: Or assisted pull-ups/hangs for spine decompression.
Fitness Beyond the Stage
For Melanie, fitness is about longevity and maintaining the strength to pursue her passions, including triathlons. At 52, she emphasizes that regular exercise is key to staying strong and mobile for as long as possible.
“I want to be as fit as I can for as long as I can.”
The singer’s approach proves that even with a busy schedule, consistent workouts are achievable and beneficial at any age.
