Mick Jagger's fitness routine: dance cardio, Pilates, and martial arts keep him performing into his 80s

Mick Jagger’s workout regimen is more demanding than most athletes half his age. He’s said to combine daily dance cardio—often practicing his stage moves for two hours—with Pilates, swimming, cycling, and martial arts, particularly kung fu. He also works with a personal trainer and follows a mostly plant-based diet, cutting out red meat and alcohol for long stretches.

This relentless routine is a big reason why Jagger has stayed free of the major health crises that have hit his bandmates. Keith Richards has had multiple falls, a brain hemorrhage, and survived a heroin addiction. Ronnie Wood has battled lung cancer and alcohol abuse. Charlie Watts had throat cancer before his death. Jagger, meanwhile, has never canceled a tour for health reasons and still runs laps around performers decades younger. The contrast isn’t just luck—it’s a discipline that most rock stars never touch.