ian mckellenIan McKellen has reportedly taken up kickboxing at the age of 69.

A source told the Mirror that the Lord of the Rings actor has started working with a new trainer at an East London gym in a bid to improve get healthier: “His trainer really puts him through his paces and Sir Ian recently started doing Thai boxing-style moves which are really good for toning and general fitness.

“He likes the idea of being fitter than some of his much younger actors when he starts his next film.”