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She famously has a gruelling exercise regime.
And Trisha Goddard revealed on Wednesday that going through menopause was an unlikely aid to her relentless fitness training.
The legendary TV presenter, 63, said the hot flushes caused by the biological change helped her to run in cold temperatures.
Bright side: Trisha Goddard revealed on Wednesday that going through the menopause was an unlikely aid to her gruelling exercise regime as it meant she could run in colder temperatures
Many women experience hot flushes while going through the menopause, which are caused by changes in your hormone levels that affect your body's temperature.
Trisha detailed that her unpredictable waves of warmth actually worked in her favour when it came to pounding the pavement.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the star who has previously detailed how she began the menopause just 48hrs after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.
She told The Sun her menopause also cause vaginal dryness, adding: '[It] caused soreness and chafing when I ran long distances, but I discovered non-hormonal, moisturising pessaries, which were a revelation.'
Helpful: The legendary TV presenter said the hot flushes caused by the biological change meant it was easier to run in chilly conditions
Trisha has long been an exercise fanatic and shocked fans during her stint on Dancing On Ice with her gruelling work out schedule.
The chat show queen was enduring daily 10k cycles and runs, and three weight training sessions every week.
'I always like to take up a new challenge before every birthday,' she said. 'Every now and then I like to do a mad physical.'
