'I'm Fitter Now Than I Was In My Twenties!'

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin talks to Robyn Morris about taking on triathlons, early mornings and friendly rivalry with Good Morning Britain…

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Look no further than Louise Minchin if you’re after fitness inspiration. When the seasoned triathlete arrives at our cover shoot, the results of her training regime are immediately obvious – defined biceps, toned legs and barely an ounce of fat in sight.

According to Louise, 50, the combination of swimming, cycling and running gives you a specific body type. “I can spot a triathlete a mile off,” she says.

On top of her busy schedule – she hosts BBC Breakfast alongside Dan Walker Mondays to Wednesdays, and is mum to Mia, 17, and 14-year-old Scarlett with her husband David – Louise trains for an impressive seven hours a week.

So how does she fit it all in? “This week I’ve been really busy and one day I had only half an hour at home with my husband, but we put on our trainers and went out for 26 minutes – it was the best 26 minutes of my day,” she says.

Louise and her family live in the picturesque countryside in Chester, a move they made seven years ago when the BBC relocated to MediaCity in Manchester. She says the move has “revolutionised” their lives, admitting, “I’m much less stressed than I was in London.” Her positive attitude is infectious. With a smile rarely leaving her face, it’s clear to see this is a woman who is living her dream.

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