I’m an 82-year-old weightlifter – I do 1,500 pushups a week, strength training can reverse the aging process
AN 82-year-old weightlifting grandpa has been able to stay fit by following three rules that he incorporates into his daily life.
In the TikTok video, the grandpa showed off his six-pack abs next to his grandson, retired Canadian rugby union player Phil Mackenzie.
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An 82-year-old weightlifting grandpa has shared his three rules for staying fitCredit: TikTok/leansquad1
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The grandpa lifts weights every week and does 1,500 pushups per weekCredit: TikTok/leansquad1
Mackenzie posted the video to his page (@leansquad1), telling his viewers in the caption: “If you do these three things it will transform your life for the rest of your life.”
The first thing that Mackenzie said his grandpa still does to this day is strength training.
“My grandad lifts weights every week as well as 500 pushups three times per week,” he said as his grandpa was filmed squatting with dumbbells.
“Strength training has been shown to slow and reverse the aging process at a cellular level, increase energy, and improve brain function,” Mackenzie added.
As his grandpa continued to work out, Mackenzie told his viewers to eat small meals.
“Research has shown that eating fewer calories is likely linked to slowing down the aging process and increasing longevity,” he said.
The third rule is to stay active daily.
“Whether it’s walking a 20-inch box jump or a three-minute plank,” Mackenzie said.
He added: “My grandad moves his body daily and never takes his ability to move for granted.”
Viewers were in awe of Mackenzie’s fit grandpa.
“Amazing and inspirational,” one TikTok user commented.
Another said: “Wow he looks like he could be in his 60s!”
“He is incredible!!!” a third chimed in.
One viewer joked: “Slightly disappointed in myself because I’m 30 and can’t do any of that.”
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He showed off his six-pack abs next to his grandson, ex-rugby player Phil MackenzieCredit: TikTok/leansquad1
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