{"id":10460,"date":"2025-06-24T10:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/10460\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:14:17","slug":"shabana-azmi-and-javed-akhtar-are-workout-ready-in-matching-t-shirts-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/10460\/","title":{"rendered":"Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar are \u2018workout ready in matching T shirts\u2019 | Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shabana Azmi (74) recently shared a glimpse of Javed Akhtar (80) and herself ready for a workout in matching outfits on her Instagram Stories. She captioned the post, \u201cWorkout ready in matching T-shirts.\u201d While Akhtar is seen with a pair of lighter-weight dumbbells, Azmi\u00a0stretches<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0a resistance band.<\/p>\n

While we are yet to see the duo working out together, let\u2019s understand how the elderly can optimise their health with lighter workouts for building strength.<\/p>\n

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Experts urge elderly people above 70-80 to stay active and healthy with gentle and safe workouts. While\u00a0walking<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is one of the best exercises as it\u2019s simple, free, and helps to improve heart health, chair exercises and stretching improve flexibility and reduce\u00a0stiffness<\/strong><\/a>, said Dr Girish Bhalerao, director and chief\u00a0senior consultant, Joint Replacement Surgeon, Gleneagles\u00a0Hospital,\u00a0Parel, Mumbai<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Incorporating safe and effective workouts is crucial for maintaining strength, balance, and mobility for individuals aged 70 to 80 and above.<\/p>\n

Dr Bhalerao also shared that yoga can help to improve balance and lower fall risk.\u00a0\u201cLight strength training using small weights or resistance bands helps keep muscles strong,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Manisha Arora, director of internal medicine, CK Birla Hospital\u00ae, Delhi<\/a>, said recommended exercises include upper body workouts like chest pulls, lateral raises, and overhead presses. \u201cFor the lower body, gentle squats can be helpful, and if squats are difficult, individuals can perform wall-supported squats for added stability<\/a><\/strong>. Leg presses can also be adapted by having the person sit on a chair and extend their legs forward, optionally using a resistance band to add gentle resistance,\u201d said Dr Arora.<\/p>\n

Light dumbbell exercises help strengthen different muscle groups and improve joint flexibility.<\/p>\n

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\"Shabana Here\u2019s what Shabana shared (Photo: Shabana Azmi\/Instagram Stories)<\/p>\n

Resistance bands are instrumental because they allow for customisable intensity based on their position. Dr Arora said that depending on the individual\u2019s strength and comfort<\/a><\/strong>, the difficulty of exercises can be increased or decreased easily. \u201cCalf presses and core-strengthening exercises can also be included. The key is to individualise the workout based on whether the focus is on the upper body, lower body, or core, and to match the individual\u2019s fitness level and health condition,\u201d said Dr Arora.<\/p>\n

What to note?<\/p>\n

When starting any workout routine, it\u2019s important to begin slowly and gradually build up the intensity. \u201cSpeed should be avoided; each repetition should be done slowly to maintain control and maximise resistance. Typically, 8 to 10 repetitions per set are advised, as tolerated by the individual. Over time, the number of reps or the resistance level can be increased gradually,\u201d said Dr Arora.<\/p>\n

Exercise is recommended only under the guidance of a fitness trainer<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cAlso, before starting, it\u2019s important to check with a doctor. Always start slow, listen to your body, and avoid overexertion,\u201d said Dr Bhalerao.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDon\u2019t burden yourself at all. It is also imperative to wear comfortable clothes, shoes, and stay hydrated. If you feel dizzy, tired, or have chest pain, you must stop immediately,\u201d said Dr Bhalerao.<\/p>\n

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Exercise should be enjoyable and safe. \u201cDoing it with your partner<\/a><\/strong>, or in a group, can be encouraging. Regular, low-impact activity improves mood, reduces joint pain, and supports independence to perform daily activities easily. It\u2019s never too late, so start exercising right away, and you will notice the difference,\u201d said Dr Bhalerao.<\/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":"Shabana Azmi (74) recently shared a glimpse of Javed Akhtar (80) and herself ready for a workout in…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10461,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[11348,1198,210,1254,11350,11351,11352,11353,11349,5841,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-10460","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-elderly-fitness","9":"tag-fitness","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-indianexpress-com","12":"tag-javed-akhtar","13":"tag-light-workouts","14":"tag-mobility","15":"tag-senior-health","16":"tag-shabana-azmi","17":"tag-strength-training","18":"tag-united-states","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114737818742260703","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10460"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10460\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}