Being one of the greatest ever to strut on a tennis court—with 39 Grand Slams to back the braggadocio—might tell one a thing or two about how to keep your body in a sound shape. So take notes when Billie Jean King, the 81-year-old racket—swirling legend gives tips on keeping time on your body’s side.
One of the icons of the sport and the face for gender equality and LGBTQ rights, King says that travelling—mostly with wife Ilana Kloss—and working towards important goals and causes keeps her going, reports said.
Recently, King made a trip back to California State University to complete what she had left in 1964 to make tennis history. Her undergraduate degree. She is also invested in a ride- share initiative for older adults by Lift Silver and supports their campaign. She says Lyft lets her keep up her busy life without worrying about driving, as per the report by TODAY.
She exercises regularly. After knee and shoulder problems, King slowly returned to playing tennis, with encouragement from Kloss, a former No. 1 doubles player. They aim to play two or three times a week because it helps with balance and staying active. The king also makes sure to get enough sleep. She and Kloss try to sleep eight hours every night, no matter where they are in the world, as stated by TODAY.
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King draws lessons from her past struggles in education and sports, advocating for equal opportunities for women everywhere, saying everyone should have a fair chance to pursue their dreams, as stated in the reports.
She maintains a strong sense of purpose by supporting women’s sports. She helped create the first-ever Professional Women’s Hockey League in the U.S., showing that investing in women’s sports is now smart business, not just charity, as per the reports.
Even though she may now be a spectator in the U.S. Open stadium named after her, she stays active in shaping the future of tennis and women’s sports, always promoting freedom and equality, according to the report by TODAY
FAQs
Q1. How does Billie Jean King stay healthy at 81?
She stays active by playing tennis, exercising regularly, eating healthy, sleeping well, and keeping her mind busy.
Q2. What are Billie Jean King’s tips for a long life?
King advises meeting new people, staying active, eating healthy, learning continuously, and supporting meaningful causes.
One of the icons of the sport and the face for gender equality and LGBTQ rights, King says that travelling—mostly with wife Ilana Kloss—and working towards important goals and causes keeps her going, reports said.
Recently, King made a trip back to California State University to complete what she had left in 1964 to make tennis history. Her undergraduate degree. She is also invested in a ride- share initiative for older adults by Lift Silver and supports their campaign. She says Lyft lets her keep up her busy life without worrying about driving, as per the report by TODAY.
Meeting people and staying active
King’s Instagram is a testament to how being involved in real social human interaction—from celebrities to students—is a must for her. King is also a great supporter of active face-to-face interaction rather than digital ones, reports said.She exercises regularly. After knee and shoulder problems, King slowly returned to playing tennis, with encouragement from Kloss, a former No. 1 doubles player. They aim to play two or three times a week because it helps with balance and staying active. The king also makes sure to get enough sleep. She and Kloss try to sleep eight hours every night, no matter where they are in the world, as stated by TODAY.
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Healthy food and mental fitness
She focuses on a healthy diet, avoids red meat, and maintains a balanced relationship with food to stay healthy. King keeps her mind active. She returned to college to finish her degree and loves learning about history. She highlights women she admires, like Althea Gibson, the first Black player to win a Grand Slam, and believes learning from history is important.King draws lessons from her past struggles in education and sports, advocating for equal opportunities for women everywhere, saying everyone should have a fair chance to pursue their dreams, as stated in the reports.
She maintains a strong sense of purpose by supporting women’s sports. She helped create the first-ever Professional Women’s Hockey League in the U.S., showing that investing in women’s sports is now smart business, not just charity, as per the reports.
Even though she may now be a spectator in the U.S. Open stadium named after her, she stays active in shaping the future of tennis and women’s sports, always promoting freedom and equality, according to the report by TODAY
FAQs
Q1. How does Billie Jean King stay healthy at 81?She stays active by playing tennis, exercising regularly, eating healthy, sleeping well, and keeping her mind busy.
Q2. What are Billie Jean King’s tips for a long life?
King advises meeting new people, staying active, eating healthy, learning continuously, and supporting meaningful causes.
