Abbey Clancy has opened up about being ‘gutted’ after failing to hit the gym once despite wanting to get fit before her 40th birthday in 2025
Abbey Clancy has admitted she’s feeling “gutted” as a significant birthday looms on the horizon. The model first shot to prominence back in 2006 as the runner-up on Britain’s Next Top Model.
Her rise to stardom came just a year after a chance encounter with England footballer Peter Crouch at a Liverpool bar. The couple’s whirlwind romance led to marriage in June 2011.
Following her modelling success, Abbey took to the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, ultimately claiming the coveted Glitterball Trophy with professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
More recently, Abbey and Peter have ventured into podcasting with The Therapy Crouch, where they candidly share insights into married life and raising their four children. During a recent episode, Abbey revealed her disappointment over failed fitness plans ahead of turning 40.
She confessed: “I was gutted, I wanted to start the year 2025 by getting fit for my 40th. There’s three weeks left of the year and I haven’t been to the gym once.”
Peter couldn’t resist teasing his wife about a previous age mix-up, quipping: “You were more dedicated when you thought you were 40 last year. When you were 38 you were bang on.”
He added some practical advice, saying: “Get in shape for the summer of your 40th because January’s not a good time. I think January is a s***t month so when you’re sitting watching Corrie on your birthday, don’t worry too much.”
Abbey has previously opened up about her fitness routine, which includes horse riding and reformer pilates, whilst confessing she’s not particularly fond of running. She even credits pilates with helping her throughout pregnancy.
In a 2016 interview with Health and Wellbeing magazine, Abbey explained: “Your body goes through so many changes when you’re expecting a baby, it’s important to keep the muscles working and relieve all of the (many) aches and pains. I found it tough to watch my figure change so dramatically but it’s important to be physically strong and do what I can to stay agile.”
Abbey described how completing a workout leaves her feeling like she has “more energy and my body feels really toned”. She also shared how she regularly combines pilates sessions with coffee dates alongside her mates whilst balancing motherhood and everyday responsibilities.
In conversation with the Evening Standard, she said: “I’ve always been a very active person and love to get up and be outside as much as possible.
“There’s nothing better than riding my horse in the countryside – I can’t wait to get back in the saddle this summer.
Source: Mirror
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