The claimWhat Jane actually said
In a 2026 interview covered by Fox News Digital, Seymour described her approach to aging as consistency over intensity. She said she works out at least three times a week, favors reformer Pilates to strengthen her core, arms and legs, switches to bodyweight exercises when traveling, and listens to her body so she does not get injured.
- foxnews.com: Jane Seymour in their own words
- Momma H et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022: meta-analysis of cohorts links muscle-strengthening activities to lower all-cause mortality and major non-communicable disease risk
- Isenmann E et al., Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2026: meta-analysis finds resistance training improves strength and body composition in females across the lifespan
Why it mattersWhy this matters for longevity
Muscle and strength decline with age, and that loss is tied to falls, frailty and lost independence.
Many older adults assume it is too late to build strength, which the trial evidence contradicts.
The evidenceWhat the science says
A 2022 meta-analysis of prospective cohorts found muscle-strengthening activities were associated with roughly 10 to 17 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, with benefits appearing at about 30 to 60 minutes a week. A 2026 meta-analysis of resistance training in females across the lifespan found gains in strength and body composition in older women too.
The honest caveat: the mortality data are observational, so active people may differ in other healthy ways. Most trials used traditional resistance training, so Pilates is supported mainly to the extent that it loads muscles progressively. Her quote describes an attitude, and no study measures mindset in isolation.
TakeawayThe honest takeaway
The practical lesson
Aim for two or more sessions a week that work your major muscle groups, at a level you can keep up without injury.
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RelatedRelated habits
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SupplementsThe supplement angle: Protein and vitamin D
Support a habit, do not replace one
Adequate protein supports the muscle that strength training builds, and vitamin D matters for bone and muscle in people who are deficient. Neither replaces the training itself.
Supplements can support good habits. They do not replace sleep, movement, nutrition, or medical care. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting anything new.
This is educational commentary, not medical advice, and does not imply that Jane Seymour endorses, is affiliated with, or uses Winning Longevity or any product. We critique the claim and the evidence, not the person. Any direct quote is a placeholder until sourced. Talk with a qualified healthcare provider before changing your routine. See our health disclaimer.
