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Hindustan Times
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Woman shares video of her 82 year old mom deadlifting 30 kg; shows her progress from walking with support to being fit
Do you or your parents think it is too late for them to start strength training? Often, it is believed that as we age, our muscles weaken and our ability to do intense exercises also diminishes. However, numerous studies have shown the benefits of hitting the gym, no matter the age. Weight training helps older people maintain their health, mobility and stay independent. Also Read | Yasmin Karachiwala reveals Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt did Pilates after they delivered; shares secret to their fitness In an Instagram video posted on July 15, Clare Johnston, a woman in her 50s documenting her parents' fitness journey, shared a video of her 82-year-old mother deadlifting 30 kg. She also stressed the importance of weight training for older people, showing the difference it made for her mother over the weeks she committed to working out. An 82-year-old woman deadlifts 30 kg The video begins with Clare's mom deadlifting 30 kg at the gym. However, her journey towards being the fittest version of herself did not begin the same way. She managed to do the deadlift between weeks 23 and 25 after committing herself to working out daily and taking each step forward, keeping in mind her pace and age. Clare revealed that her parents started weight training in January this year because they wanted to improve their 'health, mobility and stay independent for life'. 'Muscle is the key to all of those things,' she added. Where she started Per Clare's video, in week 1 of her fitness journey, her mother began by doing supported walks, easy exercises like hand raises and head raises. She needed support even for going on walks, and used a walker to help her out. However, by week 2,3 and 4, the changes were visible. After staying consistent, she started walking without any assistance, lifting weights: doing overhead barbell press, barbell rows, and barbell bench press. By week 8, 10, 11, 17, and 20, she began doing sit-ups, going on longer walks without the help of a walker, taking care of their garden on her own, and doing weighted sit-ups. Per Clare, by week 25, when she did the deadlift, her mom could feel the results showing in the form of increased strength, and it was all because she stayed consistent. Why should old people weight train? A study published in the Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity on April 1, 2025, debunked the popular claim, which has discouraged older adults from strength training. They found that after exercising, older adults did not show greater signs of muscle damage, in contrast to what was believed earlier. Additionally, older adults reported much less muscle soreness after lifting exercises than younger adults. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
70-year-old Roshni Devi aka Weight Lifter Mummy shares veg protein diet that keeps her active: ‘I eat rice, dal, salad'
Age is just a number for Roshni Devi Sangwan, who goes by the name Weight Lifter Mummy on Instagram. The 70-year-old woman started going to the gym and lifting weights when she was 68, and never stopped after that, inspiring millions of older people to hit the gym and get their life back on track. 70-year-old Roshni Devi Sangwan, who goes by Weight Lifter Mummy on Instagram, started going to the gym and lifting weights when she was 68 years old. Also Read | Cardiologist reveals why people in 30s, 40s are collapsing during workouts: Treadmill isn't the enemy but… In an Instagram post shared on August 2, Ranveer Allahbadia met Roshni Devi for an interview and was impressed by her strength. 'With every rep, I feel inspired. So, what do you eat to get protein in a vegetarian diet?' he said. He also asked several questions about how she managed to achieve the feat, and also inquired about her diet and how she adds protein to her meals to complete her intake, being a vegetarian. Let's find out what the 70-year-old woman eats: Protein diet for a 70-year-old woman According to Roshni Devi, here's her meal plan that helps complete her protein intake: In the morning, she takes a little bit of oats, 10 almonds and 10 raisins, and blends them together to make a power-packed drink, and has it as juice. In summer, she eats a little bit of rice, dal, salad, and curd for lunch. Then, in the evening, she makes 1 moong dal chilla using soaked moong. She also adds paneer to it and a little bit of green chilli. 'Then I drink a glass of milk. I eat this. I don't eat anything else,' she added. Should old people weight train? Many believe that as we age, our muscles weaken, leading to recommendations that older adults should only engage in milder exercises. However, numerous studies have shown the benefits of hitting the gym, no matter the age. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity on April 1, 2025, debunked this popular claim, which has discouraged older adults from strength training. The researchers studied muscle function changes after exercise in both younger and older adults. The findings were surprising as older adults did not show greater signs of muscle damage, in contrast to what was believed earlier. The most notable finding of the study is that older adults reported much less muscle soreness after lifting exercises than younger adults. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
