Sonia Kruger, 55, reveals her surprisingly simple bikini body secrets

Sonia Kruger is known for her commitment to health and fitness.

And the TV host, 55, revealed the secrets behind her age-defying bikini body in an interview with Monday’s New Idea.

Sonia, who will host Seven’s upcoming mini-golf competition Holey Moley, spoke to the magazine about how she keeps her body summer ready.

Simply stunning! Channel Seven host Sonia Kruger revealed the secrets behind her age-defying bikini body in an interview with Monday’s New Idea magazine

‘I try to be consistent and do a workout from my program, Strictly You, every day,’ the mother of one said.

‘Whether it’s one of the dance routines, or an upper or lower body workout, it’s important to stay as active as possible.’

Sonia added that she has a team of professionals who help her stay in shape. 

Trim and terrific: 'I try to be consistent and do a workout from my program, Strictly You, every day,' the mother of one said, adding: 'Whether it's one of the dance routines, or an upper or lower body workout, it's important to stay as active as possible'

Trim and terrific: ‘I try to be consistent and do a workout from my program, Strictly You, every day,’ the mother of one said, adding: ‘Whether it’s one of the dance routines, or an upper or lower body workout, it’s important to stay as active as possible’

‘I see a great physio for weight training and conditioning. My advice would be to make a start, and before you know it, 30 minutes of exercise has flown by,’ she said.

Sonia explained that keeping physically fit has mental health benefits, too. 

‘Medical science tells us that exercise and learning new things is as important for our mind as it is for our body. As they say, “Use it or lose it,”‘ she said. 

Wise words: Sonia explained that keeping physically fit has mental health benefits, too

Wise words: Sonia explained that keeping physically fit has mental health benefits, too 

Elsewhere in her interview with New Idea, Sonia confessed she doesn’t look half as good in real life as she does on television. 

‘The first thing I do when the camera stops rolling is peel off my eyelashes, trade the heels for my Ugg boots and become a dag again,’ she said.

Last year, Sonia told The Australian Women’s Weekly she was enjoying life more than ever since turning 50, after spending her teenage years focusing on dancing.

Daggy: Elsewhere in her interview with New Idea, Sonia confessed she doesn't look half as good in real life as she does on television. 'The first thing I do when the camera stops rolling is peel off my eyelashes, trade the heels for my Ugg boots and become a dag again,' she said

Daggy: Elsewhere in her interview with New Idea, Sonia confessed she doesn’t look half as good in real life as she does on television. ‘The first thing I do when the camera stops rolling is peel off my eyelashes, trade the heels for my Ugg boots and become a dag again,’ she said

Sonia explained she was living her best and ‘wildest’ years in her fifties.

‘Some people have this perception that you are not allowed to be sexy once you hit a certain age as a woman,’ she said.  

‘It’s more a state of mind and feeling good about yourself. It’s not about what you weigh, not what you wear, it’s that overall kind of confidence I want to inspire.’

Confident: Last year, Sonia told The Australian Women's Weekly she was enjoying life more than ever since turning 50, after spending her teenage years focusing on dancing

Confident: Last year, Sonia told The Australian Women’s Weekly she was enjoying life more than ever since turning 50, after spending her teenage years focusing on dancing

In August last year, Sonia launched her new health and fitness website, Strictly You, where she provides her own health advice.

She shares a range of dances, workouts, recipes and fitness plans on the website.

Holey Moley premieres Monday, February 1, on Chanel Seven at 7.30pm

Wellness guru: In August last year, Sonia launched her new health and fitness website, Strictly You, where she provides her own health advice

Wellness guru: In August last year, Sonia launched her new health and fitness website, Strictly You, where she provides her own health advice