{"id":625060,"date":"2026-08-07T08:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/625060\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T08:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:59:14","slug":"kajols-most-useful-birthday-gift-reveals-the-secret-to-healthy-ageing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/625060\/","title":{"rendered":"Kajol\u2019s \u2018most useful\u2019 birthday gift reveals the secret to healthy ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 min readNew DelhiAug 7, 2026 06:00 AM IST<\/p>\n

On August 5, Kajol celebrated her 52nd birthday with her family and friends. In her unique style, she confessed to receiving the \u201cfirst and most useful gift\u201d. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Dilwale actor expressed, \u201cFirst and the most useful gift of the day #birthdayvibes #special day\u201d (sic).<\/p>\n

While her take left us amused, we spoke to an expert about why strength training with dumbbells is essential in one\u2019s 50s.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n

Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal agreed that it sent a refreshing message that the best gifts are often those that invest in long-term health. \u201cStrength training is no longer just for athletes<\/a><\/strong> or bodybuilders; it is one of the most evidence-backed forms of exercise for healthy ageing,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

From a clinical perspective, dumbbell training is a versatile form of resistance exercise that helps build and maintain muscle mass, bone density, and functional strength<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cAs we age, the body naturally loses muscle and bone mineral density, increasing the risk of weakness, falls, and fractures. Regular strength training can slow these changes, improve balance and joint stability, and make everyday activities such as lifting groceries, climbing stairs, or carrying children much easier,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

Unlike many gym machines, dumbbells require the body to stabilise the weight throughout the movement, engaging the core, shoulders, and smaller stabilising muscles in addition to the primary muscles being trained. \u201cDepending on the exercise performed, dumbbells can effectively target the upper body, lower body, and core, making them suitable for a complete full-body workout,\u201d explained Goyal.<\/p>\n

\"Kajol Kajol called the pair of dumbbells the most useful gift (Photo: Kajol\/Instagram Stories)<\/p>\n

Strength training also offers important metabolic benefits. \u201cIt improves insulin sensitivity, supports healthy blood sugar levels, enhances resting metabolic rate by preserving lean muscle mass<\/a><\/strong>, and contributes to better long-term weight management. Combined with adequate protein intake, balanced nutrition, and quality sleep, it forms the foundation of healthy ageing,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

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Kajol\u2019s birthday post is a reminder that the most valuable investment isn\u2019t always something luxurious, it can simply be a pair of dumbbells that encourages lifelong movement<\/a><\/strong> and strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re 25 or 52, incorporating resistance training into your weekly routine can help you stay stronger, healthier, and more independent for years to come,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"3 min readNew DelhiAug 7, 2026 06:00 AM IST On August 5, Kajol celebrated her 52nd birthday with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":625061,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[278],"tags":[154420,77742,12013,100730,235854,18,525,31204,146409,135,21683,19,259050,17,263943,263944,38950,45563,263945,2720],"class_list":["post-625060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-ageing-well","tag-bone-density","tag-celebrity-fitness","tag-dumbbell-exercises","tag-dumbbell-workout","tag-eire","tag-fitness","tag-fitness-over-50","tag-functional-fitness","tag-health","tag-healthy-ageing","tag-ie","tag-indianexpress-com","tag-ireland","tag-kajol-birthday","tag-kajol-fitness-routine","tag-muscle-health","tag-resistance-training-benefits","tag-strength-training-after-50","tag-weight-training-for-women"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/625060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=625060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/625060\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/625061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=625060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=625060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=625060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}