Fitness at Any Age

Who is fit at 60?

Pinky Roshan, Hrithik Roshan's mother, at 60 was fit as a fiddle. She worked out regularly at the gym — it seemed the favorite meeting place for the Roshan family was the gym. Hrithik got his mum on a fitness routine; she lost 25 kilos. Look at her — do you think she looks like a 60-year-old?

All of us assume celebrities are blessed with good bodies. So if Sharon Stone or Demi Moore are fit even though they are over 50 — it's not a surprise. The truth, though, is that they work hard at keeping fit, following a good diet and a great exercise regimen.

What about fitness at 72?

Look at this 72-year-old woman who is super fit — her push-ups would probably put 20-year-olds to shame.

Can you start exercising at any age?

Age is just a number. We cannot fight age; everyone is bound to get old. It is up to you to decide how you age, though. Exercise can be picked up at any step of life — say yes to exercise. Take baby steps: if you have never exercised before, start today by just adding a walk to your schedule, and gradually start challenging yourself.

The general idea should be to raise your heartbeat; only when the heartbeat gets elevated can the benefits of exercise be felt. So many women still think weight training will bulk them up — this is a myth. Weight training is very essential in building and maintaining muscles.

Whether you are 20 or 40 or 55 — start working out today. Start small and gradually build yourself. After a year of discipline in exercise and food, you will like what the mirror has to show you.

General information only, not medical advice.