I’m a 77-year-old former model – I still wear swimsuits & have no plans of stopping, I worked hard for this body
A 77-YEAR-OLD woman explained that she loves showing off her impressive physique after working hard to stay in shape.
The former model revealed that she uses yoga to maintain her fitness levels.
In her viral video, TikTok user Candace (@lifeinmy70s) demonstrated some of her go-to moves.
She showed her followers the tree, standing bow, triangle, half moon, and crescent lunge poses.
Candace showed off her toned arms in a black tank top as she did the various moves.
In a second clip, the TikToker modelled a one-piece patterned swimsuit.
“What I wore on vacation at 77,” she wrote in the caption of the video.
Candace regularly shares insights into her life as a retired fashion model.
Her content includes everything from fitness inspiration to what she eats in a day.
She also uses her platform to call out people who tell her she is too old to dress or act how she does.
“Please, please, please stop caring about what people think you shouldn’t wear,” Candace told her audience.
“I’m 77 and love tank tops, you’re beautiful, wear what you want.”
She added that she likes to wear tank tops and swimsuits to show off her ageing skin.
Candace explained that she is proud of her appearance and won’t stop wearing her favourite looks.
Her followers shared their thoughts on her outlook in the comments section.
“Wonderful lady, so beautiful,” wrote one impressed TikTok user.
“Congratulations! Gracious poses, you look amazing,” said another person.
Exercise tips in your 70s
- Balance exercises: Help maintain standing and stability, try yoga, tai chi, and posture exercises.
- Cardio exercises: Use large muscle groups in rhythmic motions and gets your heart pumping. Try walking, stair climbing, swimming, hiking, cycling, rowing, tennis, and dancing.
- Strength and power training: Build up muscle with repetitive motion using weight or external resistance from machines, free weights, elastic bands, or your own body weight.
- Flexibility workouts: Challenge the ability of your body’s joints to move freely through a full range of motion. This can be done through stationary stretches or stretches that involve movement.
“Wow, you look amazing,” commented a third viewer.
“You’ve aged very gracefully!” wrote another follower.
“You look amazing! Haters are going to hate!” pointed out one commenter.
“You look absolutely gorgeous!! Keep being your beautiful self,” said another person.
“You slay queen, [you’re] literally my idol,” commented one TikTok user.