Nikki DeLoach and Maribel Verdú Promote Strength Training for Longevity

Hallmark actress Nikki DeLoach says that heavy‑weight strength training has been one of the most important factors in reshaping her physique and providing long‑term health benefits. She told New Beauty in 2025, “That has been one of the most important things I’ve done to change my body and give me longevity.” DeLoach also emphasizes eight hours of sleep, ample hydration and regular dancing as part of her overall wellness routine.

Spanish actress Maribel Verdú, 55, revealed in an interview with Yo Dona that she has been doing strength training for two decades, long before the recent fitness craze. She noted, “I’ve been training strength for 20 years, long before it became a trend, and it pushes my heart rate over 100.” Verdú highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass and bone health as she ages, and continues a regimen that includes squats, planks, band rows and other functional movements.

Both actresses stress that consistent resistance exercise supports physical health, mental well‑being and longevity.