Clint Eastwood's daily habit, at 96 years old, for his longevity: exercise, healthy eating, and a technique Hugh Jackman copies
The actor reached that age last May
C lint Eastwood is a legend of American cinema . Last May, he turned 96 years old , and although he still has four years to go to catch up with some centenarian colleagues like Dick Van Dyke or Mel Brooks, his longevity and good health are already more than commendable .
Throughout his extensive career as an actor and director, Eastwood has shared the set with countless great performers . The list includes names such as: Richard Burton, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Morgan Freeman or, of course, Sergio Leone, with whom he made the famous Dollar Trilogy .
Many of those actors share traits with Eastwood, but there is one in which the latter stands out above the rest: age . Turning 96 is not easy for everyone, but Clint follows a strict physical care routine that has helped him stay in good shape well beyond nine decades of age.
The secret Eastwood keeps to preserve his longevity: meditation
In addition to a good diet and doing a lot of sports , the Californian has included in his daily habits an exercise that is becoming increasingly common among his fellow professionals and the population in general. It is meditation .
"Shawn Levy described in the biography ‘Clint: The Man and the Movies’ that the actor is a “ lifelong gym and fitness fanatic ” and that he has followed a “ low-fat organic diet ” since turning 50. But in addition, he likes to take care of his physical and mental rest, which is why he has practiced Transcendental Meditation exercises for years. “ He meditated a lot, especially during work . And all of it while portraying the Man with No Name, Dirty Harry, and other bloodthirsty characters,” Levy explains.
A technique that he does for 20 minutes twice a day to reduce the onset of stress . And it’s not something only Eastwood does; other actors such as Hugh Jackman are also keen to practice routines and meditation exercises .
