Everything to know about King Charles' 11-minute daily military workout
This is truly a workout fit for a King.
King Charles is reportedly a huge fan of a daily 11-minute workout routine developed by the military in the 1950s.
And now there's speculation his dedication to staying fit could help to keep him healthy as he battles an unspecified form of cancer.
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King Charles is an avid fan of the 11-minute routine. Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty
According to The Mirror, the monarch is "an avid devotee of the 5BX routine," which was developed by an academic for the Royal Canadian Air Force to help military personnel stay as fit as possible with only a short amount of time.
Charles' father, Prince Phillip, was reportedly also a fan of the routine, and he lived to the age of 99.
The King served in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, where picked up the workout. He's said to still start and end each day with 5BX, a routine made up of five different exercises.
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It involves cardio and stretching. RCAF
The workout is made up of four calisthenics movements, which are designed to elevate the heart rate, increase flexibility, and strengthen particular muscle groups.
It begins with a forward fold stretch, where you move from side to side with your hands near your feet, before reaching up to the ceiling.
This is done for two minutes, followed by a minute each of sit ups, back extensions, push ups, and then six minutes of running in place to enhance aerobic capacity.
Though it sounds pretty full-on, 5BX has been designed for all levels of fitness, with six different charts ranging from beginner to athlete. It's not clear which chart King Charles follows for his workouts.
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King Charles stays fit. Getty
Along with his other active pursuits - like horseback riding and rowing - it's reported that the monarch is in great shape.
"The King has led a healthy and active life which will leave him perfectly placed to face his cancer battle," one insider told the Mirror, speculating there will be a full recovery for the royal.
