A FITNESS-LOVING granny has revealed why she's into lifting weights - and it's got nothing to do with making "booty gains".
At 61, Jacqueline Hooton, from West Sussex, can lift double her body weight and helps women in their 50s and 60s to stay fit and healthy.
Despite having osteoarthritis, the stunning mum-of-five and grandma-of-three insists “you’re never too old and it’s never too late to start” your fitness journey.
The bikini-wearing personal coach, who regularly sports figure-hugging mini dresses, boasts a huge Instagram following thanks to her can-do attitude and useful tips.
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Recently, Jacqueline - who's not phased by the nasty ‘'dress your age’' comments - made a confession about why she's at the gym and it's not to make her bum bigger.
As the beauty explained in a post, lifting weights can actually lead to healthier ageing - although there's no denying that any form of exercise will change the shape of your body.
When weightlifting, her main focus is purely on preventing a hip fracture as she grows older.
Writing on her page, the personal coach said: "At 61 I’m not focused on booty gains despite this 80kg RDL for reps.
''I’ve got bigger things on my mind.
"If you want to prevent a hip fracture in your 70s and 80s you will really benefit from getting strong.
''In the UK more than 76,000 older adults experience a hip fracture each year, and fractures are more common in women.
"In America the figure is over 300,000. Making your bones stronger, denser and less likely to break is a sensible strategy in your 60s.
''Strength training is key to this."
She continued, proving that this doesn't require a gym membership either: "You can do this at home with bodyweight, resistance bands, handheld weights, or in a gym setting.
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''And here’s the plot twist. Strength training also impacts aesthetics (if this is important to you).
''So if you haven’t already started, start now, your future self will thank you."
The post was met with a number of positive comments, as fans branded her an "inspiration", and some also shared their fitness stories.
One person said: "I’m 67 and do a full body workout 3 days a week! I also walk daily and do yoga 5 days.
''And lots of balance work, mobility and stretching daily."
Another commented: "Wow, that’s incredible. You keep going good for you."
A third chimed in: "You are quite the inspiration! I’m working everyday to get there.
''I’m 59 with degenerative disc disease. What do you recommend for that type of lifting?"
Another added: "Exactly like that!
''When I do any weight I'm thinking I want to be independent and able to move around, to stand from chair or sofa safe without holding on anything, to carry bags with food shopping without pain when I reach my 70s."
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