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Idris Elba has shared what he has learned that comes with aging.
During a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, the 52-year-old actor opened up about getting older and reaching his 50s.
“I don’t love that, at this age, the age of wellness and consciousness, it is so upon us, yet our bodies fail us,” he said.
Poehler added that, in your 50s, a person can get hurt simply by getting out of bed.
Poehler, who is 53 herself, agreed, and the two discussed how even simple tasks like walking can become dicey after a certain age.
“I mean, the fact that you can get hurt just getting out of bed,” Poehler said.
She pointed out that Elba still has to “use his body a lot” for his work, and asked how he manages to stay “flexible” at his age.
They exchanged mobility tips, some of which Elba admitted to ignoring.
However, Elba revealed that he practices the squatting method, which Poehler found impressive.