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Updated · Fox News · Aug 1
Brandy Ledford, 57, Puts Heavy Weight Training at Center of Longevity as Baywatch Reboot Nears
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 1

Brandy Ledford, 57, Puts Heavy Weight Training at Center of Longevity as Baywatch Reboot Nears

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 1

Summary

  • Brandy Ledford said strength training with heavier weights has become her top fitness priority at 57, citing bone density, muscle strength and longevity.
  • Ledford said her doctor pushed the shift away from lighter-weight yoga sculpt, though she still walks, hikes and practices yoga daily.
  • The former “Baywatch: Hawaii” star said fitness has long shaped her routine: she quit smoking after landing the show, improved her swimming stamina and trained in water, sand and the gym.
  • Ledford, sober for 14 years, tied her appearance to inner work—prayer, meditation, hydration and skincare—while joking her beauty formula is “Botox and bleach.”
  • Ahead of the new “Baywatch” reboot, she urged its cast to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, work out and feel comfortable in their bodies.

Insights

How does Brandy Ledford balance the pressure of remaining a Hollywood sex symbol with her deeply rooted 12-step sobriety journey?
Will Brandy Ledford dust off her iconic yellow swimsuit for a surprise cameo in the highly anticipated Baywatch reboot?
Could the secret to defying age at 57 lie in replacing light cardio with heavy weights and embracing a spiritual community?