From toe-touching to push-ups – I tried Helen Mirren’s 12-minute exercise plan from 1950sthe results were astonishing [Video]

DAME Helen Mirren – Oscar-winner and national treasure – is looking as strong and healthy as ever at 79.

In yesterday’s Sun, we revealed her surprising secret to staying fit – a 12-minute exercise regime that dates back to the 1950s.

Developed by Dr Bill Orban for the Canadian military, his “XBX” workout is designed to be done without any equipment and limited space.

Dame Helen and King Charles are known to be among Dr Orban’s army of fans.

So now we are putting his regime to the test – and showing YOU how to do it!

The exercises are designed to be performed daily, and to steadily increase in difficulty and intensity until you reach a level of fitness that you are happy with.

The number of repetitions here are a recommended starting point. But you can scale back and do fewer …