New Tricks star actor Larry Lamb reveals his tips for a long life

Larry Lamb offers his old tricks to holding back the years.

Not ready for retirement just yet?

Veteran actor Larry, 67, has had a roller-coaster life and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down just yet. He shares his top tips for keeping joints in shape and living life to the full whatever your age.

1. Keep in shape

“There’s no way I could sit around doing nothing and luckily I’m in a job where I don’t have to retire so long as I can keep myself in shape. It’s a given that staying fit and healthy as you age is harder than when you were in your 20s, but I make an effort to do some physical activity every morning. Nothing too strenuous: half an hour of core muscle exercises followed by half an hour on the exercise bike.’’

2. Supplement your diet

“I used to suffer with terrible hip and knee pain, which was far from ideal when scrambling across Roman ruins for a recent job. I started taking a supplement called GOPO Joint Health (gopo.co.uk) after hearing a glowing report from Arlene Phillips and I can honestly say I’ve never felt better. Not only has GOPO eradicated the pain in my joints, it also helps me stay active. And I’ve not had a cold since!’’

3. Eat well

“I eat healthily, and always have done I think it’s hugely important, whatever your age. Eat in moderation and enjoy meals. My weakness is a rib of beef grilled over the embers of an open fire I just make sure I do an extra 20 minutes of exercise if I treat myself. I also eat a lot of fruit, harking back to my days working on a London fruit and veg stall as a boy.’’

4. Say no to booze

“I gave it up alcohol about four years ago but I wish I’d done it 40 years ago! Too much alcohol is a disaster for your body. There’s nothing wrong with a glass of wine, but it’s just too easy to get carried away. I have a young family and suddenly realised I wasn’t immortal. Why waste precious time battling a hangover?”

Larry is currently filming the new series of BBC’s New Tricks.