Gordon Ramsay Gifted His Twins an Unconventional Present for Their 18th Birthday: ‘Move Your Arse,’ He Told Them

Mar. 15, 2025

ToGordon Ramsay, working out is a gift — literally.In the October cover story forMen’s Health UK, the celebrity chef, 57, spoke about the role that exercise plays in his life — especially after he experienceda scary bike accidentthis summer. But Ramsay has been adamant about the importance of working out long before the incident in June.Ramsay toldMen’s Health UKthat he has used exercise to balance out stress in the kitchen since his early 40s. Now he signs up for at least two sporting events, like “an Ironman, a marathon, just something,” every year.The results of his regular exercise shows: He has cut down his marathon running time nearly in half from his first in the early 2000s. It went from 5:50 to 3:30.Gordon Ramsay is the Men’s Health UK cover star.David Venni / Men’s Health UKHis family has a similar affinity for working out, whether it was their idea or not.The cookbook author recalled how he and his wife Tana gave their twins Holly and Jack, now 24, a fitness-focused gift in 2018.Gordon Ramsay on the cover of Men’s Health UK’s October issue.David Venni / Men’s Health UK“While a lot of our friends buy their kids cars and f—ing iPads, we got our kids marathon places for their 18th birthday. You’re running the marathon for Great Ormond Street. Here’s your bib. Now move your arse,” he said.Tana, who sharesMegan, 26,Holly,Jack,Tilly,22,Oscar, 5, andJesse, 9 months with Gordon, is an athlete herself having completed her first Ironman 70.3 back in 2015.Megan, Gordon, Tilly, Tana, Holly and Jack Ramsay.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/GettyOne of Gordon’s children is following more than just his fitness footsteps. Tilly, the Ramsays' youngest daughter, revealed on Sept. 3 that she is heading to culinary school.Tillygraduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Psychologyin July. More recently, she posted a photo of herself in head-to-toe culinary gear on her Instagram Stories.“@gordongram took me out to buy my first chef whites as I am off to culinary school this September!!” Tilly wrote about the picture, which showed her in a classic chef uniform: a white, double-breasted jacket, trousers, and black, non-slip kitchen clogs. “I am so excited for this next chapter and dad and I had the most exciting day getting all my uniform and equipment 🫶🏼❤️.”The 22-year-old has dipped her toe in the culinary world over the years. She releasedTilly’s Kitchen Takeovercookbook when she was 15 and has appeared as a guest on her father’s numerous shows, includingHell’s KitchenandThe F Word.She was made afull-time judge onMasterChef Juniorin spring 2024.

ToGordon Ramsay, working out is a gift — literally.

In the October cover story forMen’s Health UK, the celebrity chef, 57, spoke about the role that exercise plays in his life — especially after he experienceda scary bike accidentthis summer. But Ramsay has been adamant about the importance of working out long before the incident in June.

Ramsay toldMen’s Health UKthat he has used exercise to balance out stress in the kitchen since his early 40s. Now he signs up for at least two sporting events, like “an Ironman, a marathon, just something,” every year.

The results of his regular exercise shows: He has cut down his marathon running time nearly in half from his first in the early 2000s. It went from 5:50 to 3:30.

Gordon Ramsay is the Men’s Health UK cover star.David Venni / Men’s Health UK

David Venni / Men’s Health UK

His family has a similar affinity for working out, whether it was their idea or not.

The cookbook author recalled how he and his wife Tana gave their twins Holly and Jack, now 24, a fitness-focused gift in 2018.

Gordon Ramsay on the cover of Men’s Health UK’s October issue.David Venni / Men’s Health UK

“While a lot of our friends buy their kids cars and f—ing iPads, we got our kids marathon places for their 18th birthday. You’re running the marathon for Great Ormond Street. Here’s your bib. Now move your arse,” he said.

Tana, who sharesMegan, 26,Holly,Jack,Tilly,22,Oscar, 5, andJesse, 9 months with Gordon, is an athlete herself having completed her first Ironman 70.3 back in 2015.

Megan, Gordon, Tilly, Tana, Holly and Jack Ramsay.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

One of Gordon’s children is following more than just his fitness footsteps. Tilly, the Ramsays' youngest daughter, revealed on Sept. 3 that she is heading to culinary school.

Tillygraduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Psychologyin July. More recently, she posted a photo of herself in head-to-toe culinary gear on her Instagram Stories.

“@gordongram took me out to buy my first chef whites as I am off to culinary school this September!!” Tilly wrote about the picture, which showed her in a classic chef uniform: a white, double-breasted jacket, trousers, and black, non-slip kitchen clogs. “I am so excited for this next chapter and dad and I had the most exciting day getting all my uniform and equipment 🫶🏼❤️.”

The 22-year-old has dipped her toe in the culinary world over the years. She releasedTilly’s Kitchen Takeovercookbook when she was 15 and has appeared as a guest on her father’s numerous shows, includingHell’s KitchenandThe F Word.

She was made afull-time judge onMasterChef Juniorin spring 2024.

source: people.com