"Overwhelmed" with 78-year-old grandmothers still pole dancing, 80-year-olds competing in triathlons, U80 is "the most beautiful yoga grandmother" with a toned figure

70 years old still won a gold medal in a professional pole dancing competition

Ms. Dai Dali is a former bookstore employee in Sichuan province, China. She has learned pole dancing since retiring at the age of 64 and became the oldest pole dancer in China. She is very passionate about this art form and still attracts many audiences when performing dance moves at the age of nearly 80. She has shown her talent on Chinese national television (CCTV). ), represented China in Asia's Got Talent and was invited to perform on NBC's reality show Little Big Shots: Forever Young.

Forever Young.

"Don't let age limit us. I want to grow old gracefully" - that is Ms. Dai's life motto.

Pole dancing is a combination of strength and beauty. It requires a very high level of flexibility in the human body. Despite her age, Ms. Dai still learned pole dancing without any hesitation. It was the "feeling of flying in the air" that attracted her. Ms. Dai took up pole dancing as a way to stay in shape when she was 64 years old.

When she started practicing, her legs, feet, arms, and wrists were often bruised and purple, but Ms. Dai never thought of giving up. And finally, movements such as leg presses, waist exercises, body splits... were all performed perfectly by her. And she became a model for other students to learn from.

On social networks, there were also some people who criticized her for choosing such a "sexy" way of exercising that was inappropriate, but she ignored such comments. "When I spin on the pole and do my favorite moves, I feel beautiful," she confided.

Ms. Dai even installed a 2.7 meter long pole in her bedroom at home for daily practice. Her family is also very supportive of her. Her grandson has been a loyal fan since he was a child.

In Ms. Dai's Douyin comments section, many women in their 50s and 60s shared pictures of themselves dancing or practicing yoga. They said they were inspired by Ms. Dai's active lifestyle. Some people even expressed the desire to live like her - winning a gold medal at the age of 70.

At nearly 80 years old, he still participates in triathlons

That is Ms. Cherie Gruenfeld (79 years old, living in the US). Ms. Cherie Gruenfeld once had cancer but is still extremely healthy. She plans to participate in a triathlon next year when she is 80 years old.

By 1991, Ms. Gruenfeld was then 47 years old. Accidentally saw information about the Ironman triathlon held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The competition includes 3 parts: swimming 3.8km, cycling 180km and running 42.1km. Ms. Gruenfeld decided to compete even though at that time she was not a swimmer and did not have a car. bicycle.

To practice, she quit her job for 6 months, joined a local swimming club, and bought a bicycle to practice. In October 1992, she won first prize in the triathlon. Over the next 31 years, Ms. Gruenfeld continued to participate in 28 more triathlons. "I love this sport and I hope to be a part of it until I can't," she said.

The U80 grandmother was praised as "the most beautiful yoga grandmother" with her toned figure and youthful appearance

Ms. Bai Jinqin, a 78-year-old woman from Tianjin city in Northeast China, also impressed the public with her toned physique and youthful appearance thanks to a disciplined exercise routine since the age of 60. . Nearly two decades later, she was lovingly nicknamed "the most beautiful yoga grandmother in China".

Looking at Ms. Bai Jinqin, few people would think that before, when she was young, she had suffered from many diseases, including cancer. After undergoing 3 surgeries, she realized the value of health and was forced to reevaluate her lifestyle. So, at the age of 60, she actively trained and registered at the gym.

Elderly people who exercise need to note the following to ensure safety and effectiveness

Cases of elderly people still participating in "heavy" sports activities like Ms. Dai Dali, Bai Jinqin or Cherie Gruenfeld are not rare. However, with increasing age, the functions of human organs also decline. Therefore, even if you are interested in sports from a young age, you should not be subjective. When practicing any sport, elderly people need to keep in mind the following:

Warm up and cool down: Always take time to warm up before exercising and cool down after exercising to avoid injury.

Drink enough water: Keep your body properly hydrated, drink enough water before, during and after exercise.

Listen to your body: If you feel unusual pain or fatigue, you should rest and do not force your body.

Avoid exercising in bad weather: Extremely hot or cold weather can negatively affect your health.

Wear appropriate clothing: Comfortable workout clothes and properly sized shoes to avoid falls and injuries.

Nutritional supplement: Maintain a balanced diet, rich in protein and fiber, limiting sugar and unhealthy fats.

Listen to the experts: Consult a trainer or fitness expert for appropriate instructions, especially when exercising at the gym or in a class.

Paying attention to these points helps older people maintain health and improve quality of life through exercise safely.