Age shouldn’t stop anyone from slipping into a bikini – and one woman is proving it.
Jacqueline Hooton, 61, from West Sussex, can 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 often posts videos of herself working out, and she encourages others to get fit too. The gran is an advocate for active ageing, and believes building strength is the key to keeping fit and healthy.
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Recently she shared a clip of herself wearing a bikini to remind people that you can slip into swimwear at any age. She was seen posing by the pool in a beautiful blue outfit, and she looked amazing.
She proudly showed off her grey hair, and she looked fit and fabulous as she soaked up the sun and made the most of her break away. Jacqueline’s message was loud and clear – every body is a bikini body – and she wants people to embrace it.
Writing on Instagram, Jacqueline said: “When you realise don’t need a beach body. You need a body that can get you to the beach!
“There’s nothing like holidaying on a Greek Island to make you appreciate what functional fitness means! The beaches are beautiful, but most require a steep climb up down and up again to reach them.
“All this in 34C heat several times a day, whilst I alternate between beach, swimming pool, my infinity pool room, and forays to find food.
“So yeah, I’m pleased my legs have the strength to navigate what feels like a million steps a day, and my lungs and cardiovascular system can keep up! Everyone has a beach body when they’re on the beach, but first you have to get there!”
Since she shared the inspirational message, more than 5,600 people liked it. Many also left positive comments, with one writing: “True, but you have the perfect beach body.”
Another added: “You look great. I no longer think these days there is any such thing as a beach body. There are so many variations on that theme.”
A third also replied: “I aspire to be like you when I’m older. Love this.” Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “Great message. Love this part of the world so much. I recognised it from one beach photo.”
Jacqueline is known for inspiring women to better their health and boasts a huge following on social media thanks to her can-do attitude, and her simple tips are really accessible to people of all ages.
The fitness fanatic previously encouraged people to wear the shorts this summer, but even though she looks amazing, the gran still receives cruel comments from trolls who tell her not to wear shorts.
In a recent video, she revealed keyboard warriors told her that her knees are “about to break”, but she just laughs it off. This is because she knows, no matter how old she is, they help her to live, walk, exercise and make the most out of life.
They’ve even assisted her in tackling the London Marathon in the past, so they’re not all that bad. In fact, she’s incredibly thankful she can still use them.
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