Newsreaders Bikini bodies

When they’re not in the newsroom, these ladies are keeping fit and hitting the surf

Sylvia Jeffreys

TODAY, NINE

AGE: 31 “I’ll never look like Jesinta Franklin in a bikini and I’m well and truly comfortable with that. I’ve got what I’ve got, and I work with it,” Sylvia told Woman’s

Day last year. “For the past couple of years, my activity of choice has been barre-based fitness classes — I like how fast-paced they are, that they have yoga, Pilates and dance elements, and that I’m exercising with other people and a fun trainer.”

Lisa Wilkinson

THE PROJECT, TEN AGE: 58 The Project’s latest recruit credits her husband Peter Fitzsimons for her incredible figure after he decided to overhaul his lifestyle – inspiring her to do the same. Now she commits to regular sessions at the gym, combining cardio and strength training, and also enjoys a clean diet without too much dairy. “I began to feel the benefits almost immediately,” Lisa says of her healthier lifestyle.

Sonia Kruger

TODAY EXTRA, NINE

AGE: 52 She’s been honest about her struggle to keep her love handles at bay after gaining weight by “hoovering up” daughter Maggie’s leftovers. But former pro dancer Sonia is determined to fight the extra kilos by doing Zumba classes. “I don’t go to gyms or jump on a treadmill – I’d find that mind-numbingly boring,” she says. “I tone up quickly because of all the work I’ve done as a dancer.”

Allison Langdon

WEEKEND TODAY & 60 MINUTES, NINE

AGEAGE: 38 Adadventure runs iin Alliallison’s ’ veins!i! While working on 60 Minutes she’s tried everything – from trekking Patagonian glaciers and diving with leopard seals in Antarctica to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. At home, the Weekend Today co-host can be seen walking the Bondi to Bronte coastal path or working out with her trainer.

Samantha Armytage

SUNRISE, SEVEN

AGE: 41 Breakfast TV presenter Sam loves her strong, healthy body just the way it is. “You only get one life – have fun, embrace who you are, what you are and what you do. Don’t worry about your thighs or arms or bum – just like the good bits!” says Sam, who grew up on a sheep station and loves an outdoor life. When she’s got time, Sam hits the studio for an Xtend Barre class.

Carrie Bickmore

THE PROJECT, TEN

AGE: 37 With a busy career on radio and TV, as well as playing mum to two little ones, it’s a miracle Carrie has time to work out, but she does – five times a week! “I walk most days, I run, and on the weekend I do Pilates. I’ve just started Crossfit, too,” she says. “I like the high intensity. I’ve found a KX Pilates studio.” She also has a healthy diet – with an occasional treat!