In a remarkable display of fitness and determination, 73-year-old Roseline Umar has captured the admiration of Nigerians with her impressive weightlifting and boxing routines.
A video of Umar showcasing her workout regimen went viral, sparking widespread praises and amazement.
During an interview with the BBC, Umar explained how her commitment to the gym has transformed her life, making her feel youthful and energetic.
“I feel like I have a younger woman’s body,” she highlighted her love for bench pressing and jokingly warned people not to mess with her because of her knowledge of boxing.
Umar’s fitness journey began when she sought to lose weight and alleviate joint pain that disrupted her sleep. After consulting with a doctor, she was advised to visit the gym and shed at least 10 kilos.
For the past 16 years, she has been waking up at 6am five days a week to work out and has no plans to stop. She emphasised the importance of regular exercises and encouraged others to adopt a similar lifestyle.
The video of her workout has garnered numerous reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing their admiration and disbelief at her age-defying fitness on X (formerly Twitter).
@UPrecious commented, “Wow, she’s looking younger too.”
@OZONE jokingly compared Umar to 72-year-old President Bola Tinubu saying, “Tinubu can’t relate.”
RALPH added, “I have watched many of her videos, truly it was difficult for me to believe her age if not for her face.”
A female user, @Rossie, said that she can’t do what the septuagenarian can despite being a lot younger.
“Wow, something I can’t do even though I’m young,” she wrote.
Jerry Doubles also stated, “This oldie is living my dream. The spirit is willing but the body is weak.”
@McPherson humorously compared her to a popular award-winning Nollywood actress.
