Age is just a number

Vuyile Madwantsi

With an enviable six-pack at 52, actress Connie Ferguson is keeping fit and busting ageing stereotypes

WHY are we still so surprised about the concept of ageing? Let’s be real; we’re all vain. I know if we could, some of us would age backwards or at least be ageless.

We want to look beautiful. But with such a limited definition of beauty, we leave out a lot of the real kind. Beauty isn’t a constant – it’s always changing; that’s the beauty of it, right?

Whatever your age, you can enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Being active can be fun, especially if you can socialise at the same time, tag a gym partner and create memorable moments. Born on June 10, 1970, the South African actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman who was raised in Botswana, is proving that age is just a number. Constance “Connie” Ferguson, is best known for her role as Karabo Moroka in “Generations”.

The actress is a now a successful producer, with shows such as “The Queen”, “The Throne”, “Rockville” and “Igazi” under her belt.

A woman of many talents – and an enviable six-pack at the age of 52 – Ferguson is dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with ageing.

Her active lifestyle and sculptedto-perfection body has had South Africans in a frenzy more than once.

A post about Ferguson effortlessly skipping in a gym, shared on Twitter by @ Leversmanganye, attracted thousands of followers. Captioned “Imama must be fit like sis Connie Ferguson.”

“The Queen” star has posted on Instagram about her healthy lifestyle.

“Jumping rope is a lot of fun for me and definitely activates my ‘happy’ hormones,” she said earlier this year. “I’m constantly learning new things, and it’s also a skill I’m cultivating.”

During a previous IG video, she shared which workout routines she enjoys doing most.

Boxfit

She loves this workout, which enhances your cardiovascular health. In a post, she detailed why she hated it at first.

“I had an ankle op and arthritis in the lower back, hip, knees, and the operated ankle. For a very long time, I hated any type of exercise that involved jumping because somehow I always hurt myself! Flash forward to today! I was so chuffed with myself for making it through @sinalonokele563 bag work section which included quite a few jumps! Awesome class!😬! #rentpaidinfull,” she said.

Skipping

This one can be done anywhere and it’s easy to just pack the rope in your bag when you move locations.

Skipping ropes can strengthen your legs, butt, shoulders, belly and arms. On average, you can burn 200 calories in a 10-minute session each day. It is more effective than brisk walking.

HIIT

High intensity interval training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. It is perhaps the most time efficient way to exercise. A full body workout, when combined with moderate-intensity exercise, it can reduce body fat and waist circumference.

CONNIE stays fit by skipping, and Boxfit and HIIT workouts. | @CONNIE_FERGUSON Instagram

CONNIE Ferguson enjoys an active lifestyle. | @CONNIE_ FERGUSON Instagram