Age is just a number for these fit seniors

Squat, deadlifts and jogging are exercises you rarely associat with the elderly, It's somewhat universally understood and accepted that once you pass a certain age and cross over to senior citizenship, stretches or a walk in the park are the ideal workouts to follow. However, the new-age sexagenarian and septuagenarians disagree. As do fitness trainers.Here's why
MEET THE GRANDMA WHO DEADLIFTS
Fitness coach Chirag Chordia started training his 82-year-old grandmother Kiran Bai last year, when she was disheartedned that she wasn't fit enough to do her daily activities. A year on, the now 83-year-old can do various exercises, like goblet sit-to-stand, deadlifts, split squats, rowing movements, couch leg press, glute bridge, etc. “We've picked exercises that she enjoys doing and have progressively made it more challenging in terms of sets, reps, weight and movement complexity over time,” says Chirag.
ZUMBA AT 80? STRENGTH TRAINING AT 90? SURE!
While Kiran Bai’s seems to be a one-off case, plant-based sports nutritionist Roshni Sanghvi says that this doesn’t have to be so. “Most people get too scared at a certain age to start their fitness journey because people keep talking about precautions. You can do Zumba at the age of 80 even if you haven't danced before, or start strength training at 90,” she says. Proof of this is fitness model and personal trainer, 76-year-old Tripat Singh, who started working out at the age of 62.
RETIRE, BUT NOT FROM WORKING OUT
Fitness model and personal trainer, 76-year-old Tripat Singh, who startd working out at the 62, says retiring doesn't mean you give up exercise. "you can slowly start bettering yourself, even if you haven't worked out in years," says the former national-level wrestler, who got back to working out after a break of 40 years!
WHY SENIORS NEED TO WORK OUT
“Exercising prevents brain degenerative diseases and only walking doesn’t cut it, since it doesn't take your heart rate to a particular level. As you age, you lose muscle mass, which then exposes you to high cholesterol levels and diabetes. Muscles eat up a lot of calories, so you need to work on them to stay healthy,” says Roshni Sanghvi, sports nutritionist.
ALWAYS CONSULT AN EXPERT
"Consult a physiotherapist or chiropractor. If possible, workout with a fitness trainer in a gym — preferably someone who has a certificate in training the geriatic population. Complement your workout with a good nutrition plan and make sure you get enough rest," says Roshni.