Breezing into her 60s! Oprah gears up for her milestone birthday as she celebrates early with a spinning class at SoulCycle

 

She may be old enough to qualify for a free bus pass, but Oprah Winfrey is preparing to ride into her 60s on an exercise bicycle, as this new video shows.

'I just had the best birthday experience ever at SoulCycle, ride baby ride!' Oprah said, in a video posted to her Instagram account today.

Oprah, who turns 60 on January 29, joined dozens of riders at a trendy SoulCycle class in West Hollywood, which is billed as 45-minutes of fat-burning cardio, and a full-body workout with choreography.

In the short video posted to her Instagram account, Oprah, wearing a bright yellow headband and surrounded by girlfriends, shouts to the camera: 'Ride baby ride!'
The 59-year-old media mogul has had a life long battle with her weight, and has tried countless methods to keep trim.
An insider told the MailOnline: 'Oprah was so happy, she had so much fun, it was her first time at Soul Cycle and she totally killed it.'
'It was to celebrate her 60th, so she came with all her friends. Oprah looks amazing for 60!'

 

Oprah was recently nominated for a best supporting actress award by the Screen Actors Guild for her work in Lee Daniels' The Butler. It was the former talk show host's first SAG nomination for her acting work.
The Butler is Oprah's third film outing as an actress. Other roles include 1998's Beloved and 1985's The Color Purple, which earned the former talk show host an Oscar nomination.

Oprah has also been recognized for her work by The Hollywood Reporter, who honored the TV magnate with the esteemed Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the 22nd annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hilton on December 11

Honoured: President Barack Obama awarded the Color Purple star with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 2

Yet the TV star wrote on her blog that her highest achievement was, 'never shutting my heart down. Even in my darkest moments—through sexual abuse, a pregnancy at 14, lies and betrayals—I remained faithful, hopeful, and open to seeing the best in people, regardless of whether they were showing me their worst. I stayed open to believing that no matter how hard the climb, there is always a way to let in a sliver of light to illuminate the path forward.'

She added: 'As I approach this milestone, the landmark of 60, with humility, supreme thanksgiving, and joy. Knowing for sure grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. We at FOB are saying a resounding AMEN..

Culled From The Daily Mail