Loose Women star Dame Kelly Holmes has opened up about a health problem she encountered earlier this year.
The former Olympian, 55, revealed that she suffered from burnout at the start of this year, which led to her slowing down a bit in 2025.
In a new interview with The Mirror, Kelly has opened up about how burnout was affecting her health earlier this year.
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Dame Kelly Holmes on health issue
“I was travelling all over the world, often doing five or six speaking engagements a week, I had my big 20-year medal celebrations and visiting Machu Picchu for charity. But burnout is a big issue for me, by January, I could feel something wasn’t right health-wise,” she said.
I overdid it.
The Loose Women star then continued, saying: “I took it as a sign that, while last year was amazing, I overdid it, and I couldn’t do the same this year. I can’t jump out of bed every day full of energy, and not every day is motivating. If I’m not feeling up to it, I don’t need to run the half-marathon, for example, I’d rather be there in full spirit and energising everybody else.”
Dame Kelly Holmes on slowing down in 2025
The star then continued, saying that a slower pace to life is something she’s enjoyed so far.
“I’ve been able to look at every part of how I deal with things now, and that’s a real strength. Over the past four or five months, I think I’ve spent more time at home than I have in years. I love being out in the garden – and with my alpacas!” she said.
However, despite enjoying a quieter, slower lifestyle, Kelly still aims to get in her 12,500 steps a day, goes on parkruns, and keeps her nutrition in check.
She’s a Loose Women regular
Dame Kelly joined the Loose Women panel in September 2022. Last month, however, saw the star receive a shock honour live on air.
During an edition of Loose Women in May, Coleen Nolan halted the show with a special announcement. “But some breaking news now,” she said. “Huge congratulations to Kelly.” “I have no idea…,” a baffled Kelly then said.
“You have been named one of the most empowering women in the land,” Coleen told her. “Thank you!” an overwhelmed Kelly responded.
“Thousands voted, you are number five on the list,” Coleen then explained. “Michelle Obama is number one, followed by our very own Katie Piper, Dame Deborah James is at number three and in front of you at number four is Tina Turner.”
But it turns out that even empowering women need their rest days. You take care, Kelly!
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