Oprah Winfrey's fitness goals: Holds a plank for over a minute with weights at 72

Oprah’s been inspiring people for decades, but her latest fitness win really stands out. She’s 72, and she just posted a video of herself holding a plank for more than a minute, while lifting weights. Talk about dedication!

It’s not just about showing off; she’s making a point that age doesn’t have to slow you down, especially when it comes to strength and taking care of your body.

Oprah Winfrey takes the plank challenge

In an Instagram video from February 16, Oprah talks about how far she’s come. Back in August 2024, she could barely hold a plank for ten seconds. Now, she’s up to a full minute, adding weights, and taking on whatever challenge her trainer, Peter, throws at her.


There’s even a clip of her first attempt where she’s in black leggings and a shirt, struggling, grunting, and collapsing at the ten-second mark. But she didn’t give up.

In her post, Oprah admits, “Planks are the most challenging exercise for me. My first one in 2024 lasted 10 seconds. Now I can do them for over a minute, with weights, and whatever creativity Trainer Peter throws my way.”

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She completely changed what it means to be a public figure. People call her the “Queen of All Media,” but that barely scratches the surface. Oprah grew up facing some tough challenges, and yet, she powered through with grit and this almost magnetic resilience.

Most people first met Oprah on her talk show: ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’. It ran for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011, and at its peak, it felt like everyone in America was watching. She talked about everything: self-improvement, tough social issues, everyday struggles; nothing felt off-limits, and she did it all with a kind of honesty that pulled people in. She became part of people’s daily lives.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”