A 73-year-old Roseline Umar has caused a stir on social media after a video capturing her impressive weightlifting and boxing routines surfaced on social media.
Mrs Umar, during a recent Interview with the BBC, showcased her workout regimen, explaining how her commitment to the gym transformed her life, making her feel youthful and energetic.
“I feel like I have a younger woman’s body,” she highlighted her love for bench pressing and jokingly warned people not to mess with her because of her knowledge of boxing.
Divulging on what inspired her weight loss journey, Mrs Umar said she sought the help of a doctor who advised her to visit the gym and shed at least 10 kilos over an alleviate joint pain that disrupted her sleep.
She stressed that she has been keeping up with the lifestyle for the past 16 years, waking up at 6 am five days a week to work out and has no plans to stop.
She emphasised the importance of regular exercise and encouraged others to adopt a similar lifestyle.
The video has elicited numerous reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing their admiration at her age-defying fitness on the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter.
UPrecious commented, “Wow, she’s looking younger too.”
OZONE jokingly compared Umar to 72-year-old President Bola Tinubu saying, “Tinubu can’t relate.”
MR RALPH added, “I have watched many of her videos, truly it was difficult for me to believe her age if not for her face.”
A female user, @Rossie, said that she can’t do what the septuagenarian can despite being a lot younger.
“Wow, something I can’t do even though I’m young,” she wrote.
Jerry Doubles also stated, “This oldie is living my dream. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
McPherson humorously compared her to a popular award-winning Nollywood actress.
“My guy said she looks more (sic) younger and sexy (sic) than that Toyin Abraham.”