A quick image to start: 82, lacing up his trainers, and heading out again. Mick Jagger’s routine has become a case study in staying dynamic well beyond the usual sell‑by date. Producer and author Isadora Puiggené has unpacked his habits in her book Pacto con el Diablo (Pact with the Devil: The Healthy Habits of the World's Most Dynamic Rolling Stone), drawing a roadmap built on discipline, movement, and a lifestyle that looks more athlete than rock cliché:
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"My interest in Mick Jagger's healthy routine arose when he turned 80," she says. "It seemed like a brilliant idea to use a rock star like Jagger, known across the globe, to show that it's never too late to start looking after yourself."
Jagger’s spark has been decades in the making. He remains the face of the band he co‑founded, and he is reportedly working on a new album while considering a tour in 2026. His private life has punctuated that journey too: he met his fiancée Melanie Hamrick backstage in 2014, and a 2024 photo with their son, Deveraux, showed a father of eight still very much in motion.
What fuels an 82‑year‑old rocker ?
According to Puiggené, it starts with movement, almost daily. The training mix is varied, pairing cardio and strength work with disciplines that demand balance and flexibility. Think sessions that build endurance, top up agility, and keep the body resilient. The goal is not to chase records, but to keep capacity high and energy steady.
Next comes the plate. Jagger reportedly eats like an athlete with a Mediterranean slant: colourful fruit and vegetables, quality protein from meat and fish, healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts, plus legumes and smart carbohydrates. It is structured but not joyless, and it favours whole foods over anything ultra‑processed.
Recovery matters too. Meditation and conscious breathing are part of the routine to slow the mind and reset the nervous system. Hydration is basic but non‑negotiable, with at least two litres of water per day acting as a quiet performance booster.
Three pillars, from mindset to movement
Puiggené, founder of Andando, frames Jagger’s example as three simple pillars. First, adopt a Mediterranean‑style diet and curb ultra‑processed products. Second, move every day in a way that matches your age and level – walking counts, step targets count, gym sessions count, Pilates and yoga count. Third, cultivate a positive mindset that helps you show up again tomorrow.
Why does this matter now ? Because, as Hello! magazine highlights through Puiggené’s analysis, consistency is the real multiplier. Over time these habits lift mood, sharpen energy, and improve quality of life, while also making the routine easier to keep. It is a flywheel effect that favours persistence over perfection.
There is also a list of anti‑ageing “enemies” to sidestep. Puiggené flags the usual suspects that drain vitality and accelerate wear and tear:
- Sedentary time
- Poor diet
- Insufficient rest
- Chronic stress
- Excess sun exposure
- Alcohol
- Tobacco or drugs
It is not about having flawless genes. The message is that genetics play a part, but discipline and willpower act like a personal elixir. In Puiggené’s framing, longevity grows from a pact you make with yourself, honoured one day at a time.
Small steps, big wins
So, how do you mimic the spirit without a stadium tour on the calendar ? Start small and keep going. Puiggené suggests staying active in three ways — physically, mentally, and socially — because they reinforce each other. A brisk daily walk is a fine entry point. Gradually lift your step count. Fill every day with fruit and vegetables. Treat each upgrade as a step, not a leap.
Goals help. Set challenges you actually want, and let them motivate you across the week. If a gym session feels like too much, pick a shorter routine, or choose Pilates or yoga instead. The rule is simple: any movement counts, and momentum beats intensity when you are building a habit that lasts.
Connection is part of the health picture, too. Enjoyable activities and close relationships feed the body’s feel‑good chemistry and add meaning. That social glue is more than nice to have; loneliness is widely seen as highly damaging for health. Staying engaged can be as potent as a workout.
Jagger’s life underscores one more point: it is never too late to begin. Whether you are 28 or 82, the first step is to start, then keep showing up. Over weeks and months, the routine becomes easier, the energy comes back, and the results compound. That is the quiet power behind an extraordinary stage presence.
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At 82, Mick Jagger still trains daily - here’s how the rock legend keeps his energy high
