‘Get up and move’: Elderly man’s flexibility and energy takes the internet by storm

The generational gap exists, no matter how much we try to bridge it. But there is one place where age is just a number - the internet! An elderly man, seemingly from Chhattisgarh, is now going viral on the internet for his yoga moves. The Instagram user named Chhattisgarh_Yoga posts videos of himself practicing yoga. In one of the videos posted a week ago, the man can be seen doing some intense exercises. He seems to be in his late 60s, 70s, or perhaps older, moving like a machine, and the internet cannot handle it.The elderly man’s video is garnering over 374k views. In the video, he also reminded his viewers to move more while still alive. “Yaro utho chlo bhago daudo marne se pehle jeene na chodo.” The millennials and Gen Z on the platform are awestruck by the flexibility. “Thank you uncle, now it's our turn to compare our parents with others,” one user commented. “So much flexibility in this age,” another said. “No way, you're moving like that, uncle,” another said. Some netizens even wondered if the video was created using AI, as they could not believe their eyes. The elderly man’s effortless fitness routine and high energy have surely left the internet in a frenzy. But his words of wisdom are so crucial, especially at a time when a sedentary lifestyle is the root cause of many chronic diseases. Humans are designed to move. Movement should be a crucial part of our lives. Staying active is key to aging well. Adults should get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. Regular movement is vital for proper physical and mental well-being. Even simple exercises such as walking, jogging, and running can contribute to a healthier tomorrow. From heart health to cognitive function, movement supports many pivotal functions in the human body.A 2025 study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that considerable evidence of physical activity's role in preventing or reducing the effects of diseases as one ages. If you want to age well, move more. “Physical activity is one of the most important ways to preserve or improve functional independence, including among older adults who are frail or deemed to be at increased risk of falling,” Dr. Jane Thornton, study author and associate professor at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, and director of health, medicine and science at the International Olympic Committee said in a release. “Higher levels of physical activity in older age are associated with improvements in cognition, mental health, and quality of life.”You really don’t have to put a hole in your bank account to age like fine wine. You just have to start walking. And that’s the secret to healthy aging.