{"id":921614,"date":"2026-04-27T10:17:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/921614\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:17:17","slug":"70-year-old-sham-kaushals-gym-workout-goes-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/921614\/","title":{"rendered":"70-Year-Old Sham Kaushal\u2019s Gym Workout Goes Viral"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 09:30 AM IST<\/p>\n

Vicky Kaushal\u2019s father and action director Sham Kaushal, 70, recently shared a glimpse of himself working out<\/a><\/strong> in the gym. He could be seen doing resistance exercises like suspension training and bench press in a video shared on his Instagram Stories. He captioned the post, \u201cBy God\u2019s grace, small efforts to continue\u2026\u201d<\/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

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Taking a cue from his inspiring glimpses, we asked an expert how essential is it for those in their 70s to strength train.<\/p>\n

Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal said that this glimpse is not only about physical strength, but also about long-term discipline and consistency. \u201cIt isn\u2019t just a motivational moment, it is a strong reminder that fitness truly has no age limit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

From a clinical nutrition perspective, what stands out here is the concept of active ageing<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cAs we grow older, muscle mass naturally declines, a process known as sarcopenia. However, regular strength training can significantly slow down this loss, improve bone density, and enhance metabolic health. It also supports better insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for preventing age-related metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes,\u201d described Goyal.<\/p>\n

\"Sham Sham Kaushal weight trains in the gym (Photo: Sham Kaushal\/Instagram Stories)<\/p>\n

Another important takeaway is the role of protein intake and recovery. \u201cAt this stage of life, maintaining muscle is not just about exercise but also about adequate nutrition. Sufficient protein, along with micronutrients<\/a><\/strong> like vitamin D, calcium, and B12, becomes essential to support muscle repair and strength. Hydration and proper rest further amplify these benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

What\u2019s also inspiring is the mindset behind his caption, \u201csmall efforts to continue.\u201d \u201cThis highlights that fitness is not about extremes or quick transformations, but about showing up every day, even in small ways. Consistency, not intensity alone, is what builds long-term health,\u201d shared Goyal.<\/p>\n

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In today\u2019s lifestyle, where many people associate ageing with slowing down, this is a powerful shift in perspective. \u201cStrength training in your 50s, 60s, or beyond is not just safe when done correctly, it is necessary for maintaining independence, mobility, and quality of life,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

The takeaway is simple but powerful. \u201cYou don\u2019t stop working out because you age. You age faster when you stop working out,\u201d Goyal shared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"3 min readNew DelhiApr 27, 2026 09:30 AM IST Vicky Kaushal\u2019s father and action director Sham Kaushal, 70,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":921615,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[4322],"tags":[258458,258459,41528,102463,1630,12100,105,4990,28815,258460,67905,101683,258457,4713,16,15],"class_list":["post-921614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-258458","tag-active-ageing","tag-bone-density","tag-consistency-in-fitness","tag-fitness","tag-fitness-motivation","tag-health","tag-indianexpress-com","tag-metabolic-health","tag-muscle-loss-prevention","tag-protein-nutrition","tag-sarcopenia","tag-sham-kaushal","tag-strength-training","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116476159530229954","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/921614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=921614"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/921614\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/921615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=921614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=921614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=921614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}