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<\/p>\nPippa Matthews is celebrating her 40th birthday today. While she may be known for being the sister ofKate Middleton,Pippa has forged a very successful path for herself and is a published author, charity ambassador and is a doting mum to three children – Arthur, Grace and Rose. <\/p>\n
But while she may not spend her days completing royal engagements like sister Kate, the pair have a very close sisterly bond,with Jennie Bond telling OK!<\/b> that they \u201chave always been inseparable. They share similar interests\u201d.<\/p>\n
Among those similarities, both sisters are known for their interest in sport and staying active. <\/p>\n
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In the past, Pippa has opened up about her fitness regime and has explained how she mixes \u201cbrisk, rigorous walking\u201d with high intensity interval training (HIIT) as part ofher column for Waitrose. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not a trained fitness professional but fitness and health have always been of core importance to me,\u201d she wrote. \u201cLifestyle changes can make a huge difference to body, mind and soul.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Pippa has also revealed that she is particularly keen on running and has been doing the sport since she was just eight years old.<\/p>\n
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Speaking toHoka in 2021 about the sport, she said: \u201cIt has brought clarity when I have felt muddled, a safe space before I make any big decision and a sense of freedom when life\u2019s pressures weigh me down.\u201d <\/p>\n
But as a busy mum-of-three, Pippa\u2019s routine has changed throughout the years as she balances her love of sport with her life as a hands-on parent. In the same interview, she revealed that she stayed active during her first two pregnancies and that she stays active around her children.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing active with my 2.5-year-old son in the park or playground, transporting him on the back of my bike, and buggy running when he was a baby have been ways in which I have been able to include outdoor exercise whilst being a hands-on mummy,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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Pippa also pays attention to what she eats and once told the i paper in 2018 that she\u2019ll \u201calways have breakfast\u201d to kickstart her day. The mum-of-three has also collaborated with the British Heart Foundation to create the Heartfelt, Healthy Recipe Book which is filled with 100 recipes that are heart healthy.<\/p>\n
Given her interest in health, Pippa aware that moderation is key and isn\u2019t afraid to balance her healthy diet with things that are a bit more \u201cnaughty\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up with the belief that good health is about moderation in all things,\u201d she said in her Mind & Body column for Waitrose. \u201cSo I'll be celebrating healthy living through exercise, a balanced diet and a little of the naughty stuff sprinkled in \u2013 I'm talking chocolate, crisps and occasional glass of wine.\u201d<\/p>\n