‘Just Get Here’: 80-Year-Old Gym Enthusiast Reveals Her Health Secret

A video of an 80-year-old woman doing very complex pull-ups in an impressive display of arm and core strength is going viral. This video was posted on Instagram by fitness influencer Laura Somers. In the video, Somers mentions that she was compelled to make this video after noticing an elderly woman named Elaine coming to her gym regularly and building strength. Somers was expecting Elaine to be a “lifetime yogi” but when she spoke to the octogenarian, Elaine said that the secret of her fitness is to just “just get here”, meaning just coming to the gym and doing regular exercises.

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While sharing this video, Somers wrote, “Just Get Here” …I was literally blown away by Elaine …she is 80 years of age and is unbelievably strong . I just got to speak to her in the gym because I was watching her train. I wanted to know her story. Her answer was simple “just get here” …just show up at the gym or wherever you train …do a little bit consistently. I have 30 years to catch up with her and get as strong as her ….she is an example that it is never too late. She isn’t on social media and doesn’t have an Instagram or Facebook account, she is just doing her thing getting stronger everyday. My new hero. I hope she inspires one person today who is thinking of making a positive change with their health / fitness.”

This clip has gathered over one lakh likes. Commenting on it, an Instagram user wrote, “Hardest part is showing up, but when you finish it’s so rewarding.” Another commented, “Most people half her age can’t do that.” A user mentioned said, “I’m also 80, and I work out too. Working out keeps a person healthy regardless of sex or age. I’m a man, for what it’s worth.”

Last week, an X user named Arun Bothra, shared some photos of LC Amarnathan, an 80-year-old retired IPS officer. In the now-viral photos, LC Amarnathan is seen doing a couple of weight and strength exercises. Arun Bothra captioned these photos, “This is what inspiration looked like today morning. Mr. LC Amarnathan, IPS (Rtd.) is 80 years old.”

Commenting on these photos, an X user wrote, “Sir, Age is never a barrier to start, In a country like India mediocrity is a norm so when you see examples like this elderly gentleman we think this is an exception. The only place one has to stay permanently is the body, so let us all respect, worship and love it.”