Rod Stewart, who turned 80 in January, maintains his fitness with an unusual workout regimen including underwater training (pushing a brick in a pool, inspired by Frank Sinatra) and 100-meter sprints. Despite his fitness, he recently canceled several concerts due to the flu, including a Las Vegas residency show. He also discussed his vocal warm-ups, costume changes, and plans to end large-scale world tours while continuing to perform.
Rod Stewart's unusual 'brick into the pool' workout helps keep him fit at 80
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Rod Stewart, who turned 80 in January, maintains his fitness with an unusual workout regimen including underwater training (pushing a brick in a pool, inspired by Frank Sinatra) and 100-meter sprints. Despite his fitness, he recently canceled several concerts due to the flu, including a Las Vegas residency show. He also discussed his vocal warm-ups, costume changes, and plans to end large-scale world tours while continuing to perform.
Trending- 1 2023: Stewart told People magazine about his workouts.
- 2 Late last year (2024): Stewart announced he would step back from large-scale world tours.
- 3 January 2025: Rod Stewart turned 80.
- 4 Last month (May 2025): Stewart appeared at the American Music Awards and received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 5 Last week (early June 2025): Stewart canceled several concerts due to the flu (including June 5th).
- 6 Saturday (June 7, 2025): Stewart canceled next six performances.
- 7 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Stewart canceled June 5th show.
- 8 June 10, 2025: Rescheduled concert date.
- 9 Early October 2025: Stewart's Las Vegas residency continues until then.
- Concert cancellations
- Rescheduled shows
- Stewart's continued fitness and performing career
What: Rod Stewart's fitness routine, including underwater training and sprints, and his recent concert cancellations due to the flu. He also discussed his approach to touring and vocal health.
When: Stewart turned 80 in January (2025). He canceled concerts 'last week' (early June 2025), specifically June 5th and two others, rescheduling one to June 10th. His residency continues until early October. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award 'last month' (May 2025).
Where: Las Vegas (for residency), his private property (for workouts).
Why: Stewart maintains fitness for his busy performing schedule. Concerts were canceled due to the flu.
How: Stewart uses an indoor pool for underwater training (pushing a brick), a gym, and a private track for sprints. He also practices voice rest, drinks water, and avoids shouting in restaurants. For concerts, he does vocal warm-ups, rides a stationary bike, and has a massage.