What does fitness entail at 90? According to Aunty J, a 90-year-old woman, it includes a variety of full-body exercises such as squats, sit-ups, walking, and more. Aunty J, the aunt of fitness coach Theresa Moloney, demonstrates a level of fitness that could easily be mistaken for someone half her age.
While it is often assumed that ageing naturally leads to a decrease in physical activity, Aunty J defies this notion, showing that maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle has no age restrictions.
At 90, her fitness routine, which includes planks, squats, and other exercises, serves as an inspiring example of vitality and strength, reports Hindustan Times.
Certified nutritionist Theresa Moloney took to Instagram recently to share a video documenting her aunt's fitness routine. The 56-year-old captioned the post, “Meet my 90-year-old Aunty J, a true fitness inspiration. At her age, she’s still crushing it daily with a routine that keeps her active, strong, and full of life. She’s proof that fitness has no age limit.”
The clip begins with Theresa and her aunty flexing their muscles as she says, “What my Aunty J does for fitness. This is going to blow you away.” And we agree.
As per Theresa's post, her aunt does 30 reps of squats every single day. The 90-year-old does the exercise by supporting her back against the refrigerator. She follows it by doing 25 sit-ups, 30-second planks, and 10,000 steps daily. The clip showed Aunt J doing all these exercises and nailing each routine. Theresa ended the clip by saying, “She is my inspiration.”
Benefits of working out in old age
Exercise is an essential part of your lifestyle at any age, particularly for older adults. Several studies show the many benefits of working out for older people, especially those above 65, added Hindustan Times.
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the long-term benefits of exercising for older people include:
Brain health: Reduces risks of developing dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) and depression.
Heart health: Lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Cancer prevention: Lowers the risk of 8 cancers (bladder, breast, colon, endometrium, oesophagus, kidney, lung, and stomach).
Healthy weight: Reduces the risk of weight gain.
Independent living: Helps people live independently longer.
Bone strength: Improves bone health.
Balance and coordination: Reduces the risks of falls.
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