by Clarissa Hartley

A closeup of a poised yet approachable actress, whose radiant aura speaks volumes about her fitness journey and progressive work in the entertainment industry.

For some, fitness is the morning sun that rise with them — a constant and unwavering part of everyday life, for others, it sneaks up, like the delightful surprise of a late-afternoon sunbeam arcing through an open window. The latter was the case revealed by our esteemed actress in an intimate chat for WF about her late entry into the world of fitness, regimented exercise as a mood-booster and relaxation pathway, and the guilty pleasures of downtime.

During school years, sports or physical education were words she learnt to cringe at, catapulting her into a detached relationship with fitness. Things didn’t change engagement-wise until she geared up for a pivotal role for a well-known BBC drama at 20. Her rigorous training included intense sessions with a personal trainer during a three-month filming schedule in Cape Town. The stint made her realize the self-satisfactory-value fitness could add to her life. On top of that, the unwavering structure exercise provided acted as a welcome signpost during an unpredictable career.

Today, fitness plays an intimate symphony in her life, often greeting her sunrise with yoga. With her passion for vinyasa and yin yoga rooting her sense of balance, both Adriene Mishler and Kassandra Reinhardt’s classes act as a nourishing supplement. To keep things exciting, she believes in varying her routines. She was smitten by high-intensity workouts during the lockdown, and the present sees a blooming affection for outdoor running. Work comes first, but she swears by at least three fitness sessions a week; when off work, her mornings are incomplete without a 20-minute kickstart workout.

The Balancing Act: A Food Diary

Her guiding light regarding food centers around one rule- balance. A four-year-long vegetarian abstains from meat due to her palate preferences and its bloating aftermath. Fish has found its way back to her menu and she finds its energy-boosting prowess instrumental for workouts. Lentils and chickpeas are her cherished protein sources. Sundays call for luscious roasts and self-approved cheat days pepper the week.

To rewind and summon her inner muse, she turns to delectable modes of relaxation. Key among her energizing solutions is lounging on the sofa while soaking up reality television- an activity that lightens her mental load. The sights and sounds of British capitals come gushing through reality shows, which never fail to create a comforting connection to her homeland.

The Star on the Horizon

She is seated on the cusp of an eventful year with numerous exciting ventures lined up. The latter half of a popular Netflix series has just reached the audience, and she is fresh off the sets of a sitcom for ITV. As a comedy enthusiast and an ardent viewer of British sitcoms, she is thrilled to extend her acting repertoire into the realm of light-hearted shows.

Her Nuggets of Wisdom

Her words are reminders that self-awareness and realistic goal-setting can clear the path to a fruitful fitness journey. Starting small and tasting the pleasure of achievable fitness milestones can pave the way for a larger commitment and make fitness a reward rather than a commitment. The electrifier that is a fit-body-feeling-good is an unbeatable motivation ingredient.

Through engaging performances and a deliberate commitment to well being, the actress continues to inspire a global audience.