A fit gran admitted why she's dedicated to lifting weights - and it's not to make "booty gains". Jacqueline Hooton, 61, from West Sussex, can impressively lift double her body weight and encourages other women to build their strength too. Despite having osteoarthritis, the personal trainer is on a mission to prove you can look amazing at any age if you commit to putting the work in.
She boasts a huge following on Instagram thanks to her positive attitude and super useful fitness tips, but she recently made a big confession. Lifting weights is about a lot more than trying to look good, as it can actually lead to healthier ageing. In a recent post, she said she's not interested in making "booty gains", even though weight lifting undoubtedly changes the shape of your body.
Her focus is purely placed on preventing a hip fracture as she ages. READ MORE: 'I'm a gran who wears shorts with pride – too many women are shamed for doing it' She's on a mission to be fit and fabulous well into her 80s, so she's putting all the work in to try and make her dream a reality. Not to mention, she said hip fractures are more common in women, so she's going to give it all she's got.
Writing on Instagram, Jacqueline 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 .
