I look the best I’ve ever looked at 47. This is the ‘king’ exercise that’s the secret to my health – and the foods I swear by

An Aussie fitness coach has revealed the one exercise she swears by for good health.

Belinda Norton, from the Gold Coast, said running has ‘more health and bio mechanical benefits’ than any other exercise – plus it’s free.

The 47-year-old health and fitness education professional and certified trainer said adults often stop running for a few reasons, including mindset, discomfort or ego. 

But she highlighted this form of cardio shouldn’t be ignored and encouraged others to run regularly. 

‘Did you know running is survival mechanism for the body? It’s a normal function yet as the human race has evolved it’s become choice,’ she wrote on Instagram.

‘This is to the detriment of humanity. You think – from a child first beginning to walk as a toddler they run even if they are unstable. So why do adults stop running? Mindset. Discomfort. Ego.

‘I want you to survive longer. Live with mobility. I want you to see your abilities. I encourage you to reteach yourself to run. Today is the day. Go ahead! It’s your life on the line.’

Belinda also revealed the nine foods she eats daily for good health and a lean, toned physique.

The 47-year-old health and fitness education professional and certified trainer said adults often stop running for a few reasons, including mindset, discomfort or ego

Before exercising, it’s important to warm up the lower body with a variety of running drills focusing on the legs, feet, calves, shins, thighs and hips, which Belinda demonstrated in an Instagram video.

For instance, perform a set of high knees, side shuffle, A-skips, B-skips, bounding, backwards walking and strides for 30-seconds each.

The super fit mum has gained a following on social media for sharing her health-related secrets. 

Last year she said she is a fan of eating foods that are ‘grown in the soil and the sea’ like salmon, carrots, brown rice and broccoli.

She also subscribes to this approach for her children – making sure their breakfasts, lunches and dinners are loaded up with ‘real wholefoods’ that promote good health.

Before exercising, it’s important to warm up the lower body with a variety of running drills focusing on the legs, feet, calves, shins, thighs and hips

Last year Belinda said she is a fan of eating foods that are ‘grown in the soil and the sea’ like salmon, carrots, brown rice and broccoli (the foods she eats daily pictured)

‘Did you know that soil grown foods and sea water food have a higher mineral content than any other food source?’ Belinda posted on Instagram. 

The nine foods you need to incorporate into your diet are fish, whole carrots, homemade muesli, oranges, avocados, greens, salad, broccoli, brown rice and quinoa.

Belinda also eats one raw whole carrot and two cucumbers daily.

When eating these, she doesn’t peel them or cut them up, but rather washes them and eats them whole.

‘Whole organic earth-grown foods supply our body with the nutrients and minerals that no other products can do,’ Belinda said.

‘They are inexpensive, they also induce chewing, they are perfectly portioned to nourish and maintain energy.’

Belinda added that the fibre in carrots helps to keep blood sugar levels under control, while eating cucumbers hydrates the body and leads to health benefits including ‘weight loss, balanced hydration, digestive regularity and lower blood sugar levels’.