Prince Philip's Secrets to Long Life & a Favorite Recipe

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He stayed active and was into all kinds of sports

Besides serving in the Royal Navy for nearly 14 years (he finished as a commander), Prince Philip was athletic for most of his life, having taken an interest in cricket, hockey, rowing, polo, sailing, and later on carriage driving—the latter is an actual equestrian sport that provides plenty of adrenaline. He also apparently completed HIIT workouts on the daily, such as a simple 5BX routine, created by the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 50's. This includes an 11-minute workout of 5 basic exercises: stretching, sit-ups, back extensions, push-ups and running in place. And of course, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting as outdoor leisure pursuits.