I take on a new sport every decade

Lucy macnamara, 50, lives between a London flat and a cottage in hampshire. She owns ethical clothing brand aspiga. ALTHOUGH I weigh the same as in my 20s, I’m far fitter. In each decade I take on a different form of exercise. In my 30s I played polo, and in my 40s I started road cycling. Now that I’m 50, I’ve invested in personal training sessions, which I do a couple of times a week before work. While some of my friends with children have abs far harder than mine, not having kids of my own means I have the time and inclination to invest in my sporting hobbies. I love being outdoors — especially after being in the office all week — so at weekends, I ride my horses, do a yoga class, go for a run or a bike ride or go for a dog walk with my friends. It’s not only about staying trim, though. It’s also great to indulge in the activities I love, and helps me destress after a busy week. My business means I travel to trade shows and suppliers all over the world, but I don’t let up just because I’m away from home. Running around a foreign city is a wonderful way to see the sights. With all those flights to Miami, New York, Kenya and Paris, it would be only too easy to sit back and relax with a G&T — or three. But, in fact, I was never much of a drinker in my youth and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol in five years now. I made the decision after finding that wine was giving me migraines, and I’ve definitely noticed the difference it’s made to my weight. It’s a while yet until my next decade, but I’m sure I’ll take on a new challenge then, too. When I retire, I want to take up dressage, golf and regular tennis.