As the world is changing, so is the notion of fitness. Furthermore, women of advanced age have come to the fore to take care of their health. These seasoned gurus have enriched the concept of fitness to include mental strength and emotional well-being. Earlier, a 62-year-old lady posted words of wisdom about the mind and body connection on social media. She extended the definition of health to include a ‘Superhero Stance’ that might have an impact on aging. Let us explore her astute observations.

62-year-old fitness influencer highlights the importance of a superhero stance

Taking to Instagram, a 62-year-old remarkably fit granny, Holly Would Stevens-Tam, posted a reel elaborating on the importance of postures. In the video, she displays three ‘Superhero Stances’ similar to those of the much-loved “Superman” character in popular media. The slow-motion video has a pop-up that says “This is 62” followed by a jump with her arms raised upwards. In the second pose, she holds her waist with one hand and her other hand extended upwards to the side, showing a superhuman flight to the universe. In the third pose, she is bending and touching the ground.

Holly explains, “The ‘superhero stance’ projects power, which is what psychologists refer to as an open posture. Research shows that assuming a high-power pose can raise an individual’s testosterone levels. High-power posers report feeling more powerful than low-power posers.” The ultra-fit grandmother further highlighted the power stance’s positive impact on the hormonal health of women. She adds, “Our bodies change our minds, and our minds change our behavior, and our behavior changes our outcomes.”

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According to studies published in the American Psychological Association, high posers’ and low posers’ evaluation of self varies, impacting their mental well-being directly. The senior fitness influencer is a proponent of a protein-rich diet. Through fitness, she is breaking various taboos on aging. Her social media posts show aging can be an empowering process, rather than a limit to physical prowess. Another practitioner of bodybuilding, Jo Stewart, is challenging stereotypes about mature women lifting weights.

Veteran bodybuilder, Jo Stewart shuns naysayers who discourage older women from lifting weights

Jo Stewart, a veteran bodybuilder who has competed in competitions like Arnold Amateur, is taking a tough stand against naysayers. The fitness coach clapped back against a netizen who post discouraging words. She posted a series of bodybuilding pictures with various poses to show that women of any age can take up the sport. An empowering track accompanied the motivating post on TikTok with the lines, “This is the part of me that you’re never ever gonna take away from me.” 

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It is heartening to see mature women breaking the shackles of restrictive mentality. The inspirational post is doing a great job of changing the narrative of aging. Aging is not an end, but a new beginning to be the best version of oneself. Have you taken the fitness challenge? Share your comments with us.