As kids, it was easy to go out and play which helped us to stay fit. But as we age, our energy levels decrease and staying fit seems tough. We often make excuses or feel lazy to put in effort when it comes to being consistent in following a fitness routine. But this 90-year-old woman has defied all odds and will inspire you to get up from that couch and start exercising. At 90, fitness coach Theresa Moloney's aunt, Aunty J, has the fitness level of someone half her age. While most people expect to slow down as they get older, Aunty J shows that staying active and healthy is possible at any age.
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Theresa took to her Instagram to share the inspiring fitness regime of her 90-year-old aunt. “Meet my 90-year-old Auntie 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. Her day looks like- 30 Squats (holding onto the fridge for support), 25 Sit-Ups, 30-Second Plank, and 10,000 Steps. She’s proof that fitness has no age limit! Are you over 50 and ready to be in the shape of your life? Can we all agree that staying fit is possible at any age?” her caption read.
As per Theresa's post, her aunt does 30 reps of squats every single day by supporting her back against the refrigerator. She follows this with 25 sit-ups, 30-second planks, and 10,000 steps daily. The Instagram reel shows Aunt J effortlessly doing all these exercises.
Though staying active and fit may be tough but, here we have listed gentle exercises that are ideal for elderly people and can help enhance overall health.
1. Chair Squats: Chair squats are perfect for strengthening leg muscles and improving balance. Standing up and sitting down slowly from a chair helps build lower body strength without straining the knees.
2. Wall Push-Ups: Wall push-ups are a low-impact way to improve upper body strength. By pressing against a wall instead of the floor, seniors can target their chest and arm muscles safely.
3. Seated Marching: This exercise is great for enhancing mobility and balance. Sitting in a chair, seniors can lift each knee towards the chest alternately, mimicking a marching motion. This helps improve circulation and strengthen leg muscles.
4. Arm Raises with Light Weights: Using small weights or water bottles, lifting arms to shoulder height strengthens muscles around the shoulders and upper back, improving posture and arm function.
5. Ankle Rotations: Ankle rotations, while seated, help maintain flexibility and circulation in the lower legs, which can reduce the risk of falls and improve walking stability.