Madonna reveals she can no longer train like before due to knee damage from her career
The pop icon explained why she changed her workout routine and now focuses on lower-impact exercises
Madonna has opened up about her changing fitness routine, revealing that years of performing, dancing in high heels, and intense workouts have taken a toll on her knee.
The 67-year-old pop icon shared that she now deals with a “bad knee” and has had to adjust the way she exercises after losing cartilage in the joint.
Speaking with Interview magazine, Madonna explained that her injury is connected to decades of physically demanding performances and training.
“I have a bad knee now. I have no cartilage in it, thanks to dancing for so long in high heels and running on pavement and doing Ashtanga yoga,” she said.
The “Vogue” singer revealed that her workout routine has changed significantly over the past year.
Previously, she regularly participated in high-impact activities, including trampoline exercises, dance cardio, and movements that placed heavy stress on her joints.
“Up until a year ago, I was jumping on trampolines and doing dance cardio and doing a lot of what a doctor would call loading on my joints. Can’t do that anymore,” Madonna shared.
Despite the changes, Madonna continues to prioritize staying active. She now focuses on workouts that are easier on her body, including cycling, strength-based training, and dance.
“So now I do Peloton bikes and the Versa Climber and high-intensity circuit training. I ride my bike outside a lot. I dance,” she said.
Along with discussing her health, Madonna also opened up about her lifestyle and love for constantly changing environments.
The singer, who currently lives in London, described herself as someone who enjoys moving and exploring new places.
“I like to move all the time,” she said, explaining that staying outside her comfort zone helps her feel energized and inspired.
Madonna previously moved to New York in the late 1970s, but she admitted she is not currently eager to return to the city, saying it feels “boring right now.”
However, she added that she still misses places like Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she spent time during her years living there.