What does fitness look like at 90? Well, according to a 90-year-old woman, it includes full body exercises like squats, sit-ups, walking and more. At 90, fitness coach Theresa Moloney’s 90-year-old aunt, Aunty Jay, could easily be mistaken for someone half her age based on her fitness levels. While many may assume that slowing down comes naturally with age, Aunty J proves that there is no age limit to staying active and fit.
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A true fitness inspiration
Certified nutritionist Theresa Moloney recently shared a video on Instagram documenting her aunt’s fitness routine. The 56-year-old captioned the post, “Meet my 90-year-old Aunty J, who is a true fitness inspiration! At this age, she is still following a daily routine that keeps her active, strong and full of life. She’s proof that fitness has no age limit.” The clip starts with Theresa and her auntie flexing their muscles and she says, “What my Auntie Jay does for fitness. It will blow you away.” And we agree.
According to Theresa’s post, her aunt does squats 30 times every day. A 90-year-old woman exercises with her back against the refrigerator. She follows this by doing 25 sit-ups, 30 second plank and walking 10,000 steps daily. The clip showed Aunty J doing all these exercises and executing each routine well. Theresa ended the clip by saying, “She’s my inspiration.”
Benefits of working out in old age
Exercise is an essential part of your lifestyle at any age, especially for older adults. Many studies show the many benefits of exercise for older people, especially those over the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), long-term benefits of exercise for older people include:
Brain Health: Reduces the risk of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and depression.
cardiovascular health: Reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Cancer prevention: 8 Reduces the risk of cancer (bladder, breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung and stomach).
Healthy Weight: The risk of weight gain is reduced.
Independent Life: Helps people live independently for longer periods of time.
Bone strength: Improves bone health.
Balance and Coordination: Reduces the risk of falls.
