Same Figure as 40 Years Ago, British Woman in Her 60s Reveals Her 'Secret'

"Practicing Strength Training for 28 Years"

The health secret of a British trainer grandmother who showcased a healthy bikini body even at the age of 61 has been revealed.

On the 17th (local time), British media The Sun introduced the story of famous influencer Jacqueline Hutton (61). Hutton, who has 500,000 followers on Instagram, attracted public attention by posting several photos of herself in a bikini on her social media accounts.

She said, "I am a healthy grandmother," adding, "I may have stretch marks and cellulite on my thighs, but that does not stop me from wearing a bikini." She also revealed her body management secret, saying, "I have been practicing strength training for 28 years" and "I consume enough protein."

In photos from 1981 and 2024 that Hutton shared, she boasts a similar silhouette despite the gap of over 40 years. The only noticeable changes are the natural wrinkles on her face and her hair turning white. Hutton said she has overcome multiple shoulder surgeries and osteoporosis through exercise.

Grandmother Trainer from the UK, Jacqueline Hutton [Photo by Jacqueline Hutton, Instagram capture]

The strength training she revealed as her health secret becomes even more important as one ages. Muscle mass peaks around age 30, then decreases by 3-5% over the next 10 years, and from the 40s onward, it declines by 1% annually. Without consistent exercise, by age 80, one may have only half of their peak muscle mass.

Muscle loss is highly likely to lead to diseases and accidents. When muscle decreases, glucose is less used as an energy source and remains in the body, increasing the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fractures, and falls. Muscles play a role in preventing joints from colliding with each other, and the reason fractures and falls are particularly common among the elderly is known to be related to muscle loss.

Hutton emphasized to those hesitant about exercising, "I myself have ordinary athletic ability. I have participated in marathons and bodybuilding competitions, but I have never won," adding, "You don't have to be good at exercising. Anyone can do it."

She also said she paid attention to protein intake, explaining that consuming protein-rich foods can prevent loss of elasticity due to nutritional deficiencies. In 2021, a research team from Waseda University in Japan conducted an observational study on 60 women aged 65 and older and concluded that a high-protein diet is best consumed in the morning. The research team stated, "Those who consumed a large amount of protein at breakfast had more muscle mass and significantly stronger grip strength compared to those who consumed it in the evening."