Friday, July 11, 2025

Fit at 63: Chinese Woman’s Daily Workout Routine Keeps Her Young

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According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on May 3rd, a 63-year-old woman named Zhenzhen from Yunnan, China, maintained a fit body at 5’3″ and weighed 101 lbs. She has worked out nearly every day for 2 hours at the gym for the past eight years since her retirement, maintaining her body fat percentage of 17%.

Zhenzhen said, “There was a time when I thought it was time to say goodbye to tight leggings and skirts, but my body line changed after working out.”

Once a project manager at a fire system installation company, she retired at 55. She realized she had nothing to immerse herself in, which made her worry about aging, especially after injuring her right ankle at a construction site. Her knee swelled up every time she walked, and her joints weakened, making it difficult for her to bend. She thought, “I’m going to end up like those old people walking slowly with a cane.”

However, she decided to exercise to build a healthy body and has consistently worked out for about 2 hours daily for the past eight years.

Zhenzhen said, “I feel so energetic when I work out. I forget I’m the oldest woman in the gym because I focus on my workout.”

She said, “I’ve never had any cosmetic procedures to look younger, and I didn’t exercise before I retired. I feel so energetic when I work out. You can’t prevent aging, but if you’re healthy and happy as you age, there’s nothing to worry about.”

Her exercise photos and videos have become popular online, gaining people’s attention. Many commented, “I hope I can be like Zhenzhen in my 60s.” “Her perseverance is impressive.” and “Even people in their 20s and 30s would find it hard to achieve such a body.”

Zhenzhen, who turned 63, added, “I promised my trainer that I would exercise until I was 65 after retirement, but now I’ve decided to exercise until I was 70.”

Meanwhile, on April 24th, a 60-year-old woman was selected as ‘Miss Universe Buenos Aires’ in Argentina.

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