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Paulina Porizkova reveals the workout helping her feel wedding-ready at 61 ahead of her Italy wedding


Pilates has given her "pretty good abs," improved her posture, and eliminated recurring back pain.


Paulina Porizkova reveals the workout helping her feel wedding-ready at 61 ahead of her Italy wedding© PROVIDED
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
JUNE 29, 2026 2:29 PM EDT

With her destination wedding in Italy fast approaching, Paulina Porizkova is sharing the fitness routine that has helped her feel strong, confident, and comfortable in her body for more than a decade.

The 61-year-old supermodel, author, and outspoken advocate for aging naturally teamed up with her longtime Pilates instructor and friend, Nofar Hagag, for a new collaboration celebrating the workout she says has transformed both her body and overall well-being.

Paulina Porizkova shared the Pilates routine she's relying on ahead of her upcoming Italy wedding.© Instagram
Paulina Porizkova shared the Pilates routine she's relying on ahead of her upcoming Italy wedding.

In the playful video, the pair are seen laughing through a challenging Pilates session at Nofar Method before Paulina changes into a striking red lingerie set, proudly showing the results of years of consistent training while embracing her body exactly as it is today.

The workout she's relied on for 15 years:

Alongside the video, Paulina reflected on how she first discovered Pilates after competing on 'Dancing With the Stars' in her early forties.

Although she was eliminated first, she said the experience helped her realize how much exercise improved both her mood and anxiety.

Paulina Porizkova reveals why she's still doing this workout 15 years later ahead of her wedding© Instagram
Paulina Porizkova reveals why she's still doing this workout 15 years later ahead of her wedding

She experimented with kickboxing, yoga, spinning, and other popular fitness trends before eventually finding Nofar Hagag's classes, which quickly became her favorite. "I had done Pilates before, but found myself bored after a while. Not so with Nofar," she wrote.

Paulina explained that the workouts combined stretching, strength, and balance in a way that kept her engaged while delivering noticeable physical benefits.

Paulina Porizkova reveals the workout helping her feel wedding-ready at 61 ahead of her Italy wedding© PROVIDED
The 61-year-old supermodel trained alongside her longtime instructor and friend, Nofar Hagag.

According to the model, Pilates has given her "pretty good abs," improved her posture, eliminated recurring back pain, and taught her how to move her body more efficiently.

Even after undergoing a bilateral hip replacement, she says she continues alternating weight training with Pilates and occasional ballroom dancing.

A message about confidence over perfection:

The collaboration comes just days after Paulina sparked conversation online by opening up about gaining weight and refusing to chase unrealistic beauty standards.

Paulina says Pilates has helped improve her posture, strengthen her core, and ease back pain.© Instagram
Paulina says Pilates has helped improve her posture, strengthen her core, and ease back pain.

Responding to followers who suggested ways she could lose weight, she explained that while she knows she could diet harder or pursue cosmetic procedures, she no longer feels the need.

Instead, she wrote that resisting the natural aging process requires "an awful lot of time and money," adding that she's now more comfortable in her body than ever before and prefers spending her time on experiences rather than trying to look younger.

Paulina Porizkova put the Nofar Method to the test during a challenging Pilates session ahead of her Italy wedding.© Instagram
Paulina Porizkova put the Nofar Method to the test during a challenging Pilates session ahead of her Italy wedding.

In that same post, she described Nofar as her "longtime teacher and friend," reinforcing the close relationship they've built over the years.

The Pilates method celebrities love:

Founded by fitness expert Nofar Hagag, Nofar Method has built a loyal following with studios in New York City and Miami Beach.

The Nofar Method combines Reformer and Cadillac Pilates into one 50-minute full-body workout.© PROVIDED
The Nofar Method combines Reformer and Cadillac Pilates into one 50-minute full-body workout.

The signature 50-minute workout combines time on both the Pilates Reformer and the Cadillac, equipment often reserved for private sessions, creating a full-body workout focused on strength, flexibility, posture, and alignment.

As Paulina prepares to marry her fiancé in Italy, her latest posts suggest that feeling wedding-ready has less to do with chasing perfection and more to do with celebrating a body that has carried her through every stage of life.

Paulina credits the Nofar Method with improving her posture, strengthening her core, and easing back pain.© PROVIDED
Paulina credits the Nofar Method with improving her posture, strengthening her core, and easing back pain.