She's 76, physically fit... and only started going to the gym in her 60s

The plank, which builds the core muscles, is one of Nisha’s favourite exercises. She even won a planking challenge over younger contestants! — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The StarShe was 66 when she first joined a gym, and it happened by chance.

“I tried a couple of classes such as Pilates, yoga, RPM and liked it, so I signed up at the branch in Penang.Older people at fitness centres are not exactly a dime a dozen, so the septuagenarian – also being a woman – naturally draws plenty of attention when she is working out.“I’m always standing in front of the instructor, while the rest of the members will stand behind.Slowly, she learnt how to use gym equipment and do body weight exercises such as planks, push-ups and squats, among others.

It was in the 1970s that her husband joined one of the Penang chapters of the Hash House Harriers , an international group of non-competitive running social clubs. Even after her husband’s demise, she continued to run as hashing helped her cope with the grief of losing him.To date, Nisha has covered almost every trail in Penang and has participated in over 2,000 hash runs.

“It took me eight hours to finish the challenge, but I’m proud to say I’ve a certificate to show for my achievement, ” says Nisha, who keeps her collection of medals and certificates stashed in a few showcase cabinets.

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