79-year-old grandma in China goes viral for gym videos
A 79-year-old grandmother from Tianjin, China, has gone viral on Chinese social media for sharing videos of her intense gym workouts, leaving netizens in awe of her strength and energy at her age.
Despite being nearly 80, Grandma Bai impresses viewers with her ability to execute exercises such as Pilates, weightlifting, and both aerobic and anaerobic routines with precision.
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In an interview with Xiaoxiang Morning News, Grandma Bai shared that she works out for an hour five times a week, with a warm-up routine that lasts between one to one and a half hours.
She said she feels no pressure from high-intensity exercises and finds them “easy to do”.
Started her fitness journey at age 60
Grandma Bai’s fitness journey began 19 years ago at the age of 60.
She revealed that after working in finance for many years, her poor health led to three surgeries. Determined to improve her condition, she turned to exercise, which helped her regain her health.
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“Now, I’m 79 years old and don’t take a single pill. People say I walk with wind, but I don’t feel it myself,” she told the Chinese daily.
Gym grandma says she exercises to be healthy
Sharing her fitness goals, Grandma Bai clarified that her aim isn’t to build big muscles but to maintain her health.
“I think the reason why older people age is because they lose muscle quickly,” she explained.
Through years of consistent exercise, she has managed to build muscle and reduce visceral fat around her stomach.
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In addition to her fitness routine, Grandma Bai enjoys cooking, specialising in dishes such as braised pork belly and sweet and sour short ribs. She also makes her own steamed buns and snacks.
Many netizens marvelled at how she has maintained her fitness routine for 19 years.
Grandma Bai responded by saying: “Fitness is effective because you persist, not just because it works quickly.”
Doctor says exercise accelerates healing
Dr Lu Hui, a plastic surgeon in Beijing, weighed in on the benefits of fitness, saying it not only enhances physical health, but also has a positive impact on mental well-being.
He also recalled performing surgery on a professional athlete who recovered much faster than others who had also undergone surgery at the same time.
“His good physical foundation and strong adaptability made his recovery period relatively short,” the doctor explained.
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