Davina McCall marks major emotional 'first' after dad's death left 'hole in her life'
express.co.uk"I really felt it - thank you."The visibly emotional star continued: "Secondly I just want to go on about how much exercise helps me."I've just done my first proper bit of exercise since he died - and yeah, it really helps," she confirmed.She also captioned the video by thanking fans for the "virtual hug", which she said was "really appreciated".Exercise is known to increase endorphin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and emotional well-being.However Davina also has fitness ambitions, after taking steps to become a personal trainer and launching her own health and fitness site, Own Your Goals.It offers "workouts, classes and delicious recipes" - and, by following the same advice that she teaches, she says she has become fitter in her 50s than she was in her 20s."I did Adrian… ( my OYG warriors know Adrian) using just body weight… and it was exactly what i needed," she told her followers of the exercise routine, adding: "Softly softly…"Her video of thanks had over 17,000 views in less than half an hour - and fans poured onto the post to offer further sympathies.@michelle_drake66 empathised: "Getting into your body and out of your head always helps."@lillybean68 concurred: "Exercise got me through the death of my mum.
Lost her in June. It’s helped ever since too. Grief is a scar xxx."Meanwhile @sianpritchard250 chimed in to say: "Oh @davinamccall bless you, sending lots of love.
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