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Helen Mirren's 60-Year XBX Workout Journey Revealed

8/23/2025

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Helen Mirren, aged 80, has been practicing the Royal Canadian Air Force's XBX workout for 60 years.
The XBX program, created in the late 1950s, consists of 12-minute sessions featuring ten exercises across 48 levels.
Mirren favors Charts I and II, focusing on gradual progression while avoiding excessive strain.

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Story summary

Helen Mirren, aged 80, has been practicing the Royal Canadian Air Force's XBX workout for 60 years.
The XBX program, created in the late 1950s, consists of 12-minute sessions featuring ten exercises across 48 levels.
Mirren favors Charts I and II, focusing on gradual progression while avoiding excessive strain.