‘It’s great, you put your feet in and flip’: Tom Jones, 80, reveals hanging upside down like a bat is what keeps him in good health
Sir Tom Jones has revealed hanging upside down is what keeps him in such good health.
The legendary singer, 80, told how he practices inversion therapy, where people are suspended upside down to stretch the spine and relieve back pain.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: ‘In 2030 I am going to be 90 years old. I hang upside down. You know on one of those frames. It’s great. You put your feet in the thing and you flip and you hang.’
Interesting technique: Sir Tom Jones has revealed hanging upside down is what keeps him in such good health (pictured in 2021)
The therapy is also said to be beneficial for those who suffer with poor circulation, sciatica and scoliosis.
Tom was previously forced to cancel two concerts in 2018 after coming down with a bacterial infection while he cancelled his US tour in 2017 following medical advice.
The Voice UK judge told how he has hired a personal trainer and has also taken up boxing in his bid to keep in shape.
He said: ‘I’ve got a trainer who comes to see me. A lot of stretching and boxing thrown in. It’s a good cardiovascular workout. Just wine with dinner – a pint of beer once in a while. I try to watch my diet too.
Therapy: The legendary singer, 80, told how he practices inversion therapy, where people are suspended upside down to stretch the spine and relieve back pain (pictured in 2021)
‘I’ve got a 12-pack. But health is very important and that’s a lot of luck. You’ve got to take care of yourself.’
It comes after Tom joked he is now ‘bulletproof’ after receiving both coronavirus vaccines and said it’s ‘a great feeling’.
The crooner appeared on a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show and told the host he’s disappointed he still can’t perform any live shows for the time being.
He said: ‘I’ve had the two and I’m now bulletproof! It’s a great feeling. I thought, “I’ll be able to go out and do some live shows now,” but then I thought, “You’ve got to have an audience for that!” If they haven’t had the jab, what’s the point.’
He said: ‘I hang upside down. You know on one of those frames. It’s great. You put your feet in the thing and you flip and you hang’ (pictured in 2020)
Asked if he still enjoys performing, Tom said: ‘I love it. I sing around the house; I sing even when I don’t get paid for it! I love to sing; I really do and any chance I have to get up and sing I will.’
In a previous interview with The Mirror, the singer admitted he has no plans to retire as he discussed his 80th birthday.
Reflecting on his prolific career, the Delilah hitmaker said: ‘I like birthdays. People say, “What is it like growing old?” but I say, “What is the alternative?”. I don’t mind growing old as the memories are tremendous.
‘I don’t want to stop as God has been good to me and my voice is still there. I want to do it as long as there is a breath in my body.’
Health: The Voice UK judge told how he has hired a personal trainer and has also taken up boxing in his bid to keep in shape (pictured in 2020)