60-year-old woman shares her ‘most effective’ method to burn calories

Weight loss: 60-year-old woman shares ‘most effective way’ to burn calories (Image: Getty/ David Lloyd Clubs)Celia Findlay, 61, decided to make a change and trained to become a personal trainer. Now, she works teaching wellness classes and training people of all ages. Talking about their clients, Celia explained that since the pandemic, the over 50s “have started to attend the gym more frequently with many stating they have never felt better or fitter’.Celia is a former horseriding instructor who likes to stay fit at age 60. She achieves that by running regularly and has taken part in over 100 marathons.She also competed for the British Masters Athletic Federation (BMAF) in over 50s and over 60s races for 100m, 200m, 5000m on the track and even ultra-marathons.The trainer shared her advice on how over 60s can stay fit, and said it’s never too late to start doing something new.She explained: ‘From a personal perspective I know how important physical health and wellbeing is for a happier life and reaching goals. I have started to see more over 50s taking up exercise and attending wellness classes, something which then gives them confidence and increases their motivation. As I always say, you’re never too old to start something new!’READ MORE: Kate Middleton ‘lost weight’ before wedding for key reason – claim Celia is a former horseriding instructor who likes to stay fit at age 60 by running every day. (Image: David Lloyd Clubs)Running every day is a great way to lose weight and “studies show that running just five to 10 minutes each day at a moderate pace may help reduce your risk of death from heart attacks, strokes, and other common diseases,” Healthline explained.Experts at Run and Become shared some of the reasons why over 60s should start running including to improve all-round general health and fitness and to shed a few pounds.Some of the benefits of running daily include:Helping to prolong an active lifeImproving all-round general healthHelping to keep weight under controlHelping to maintain mobility, suppleness and muscle toneMaking for a positive mental attitude, with ongoing simple and achievable goalsModerate exercise has also been shown to promote better sleepDON’T MISSKate and William’s life without ‘amazing’ nanny in Windsor [KATE MIDDLETON]Keep ‘bags with water’ in the freezer to save hundreds [HACK]Kate may have to ditch item of clothing as not ‘appropriate’ for Queen [PRINCESS OF WALES] Some of the benefits of running daily include helping to prolong an active life. (Image: Getty) Swimming “is the easiest way to get a full-body workout” and can burn 715 calories an hour. (Image: Getty)Swimming “is the easiest way to get a full-body workout”, and is appropriate for people with injuries, arthritis or disabilities.The health site added: “Swimming is an efficient way to burn calories. A 160-pound person burns approximately 423 calories an hour while swimming laps at a low or moderate pace. That same person may burn up to 715 calories an hour swimming at a more vigorous pace.”Swimming may also be an affordable exercise option compared to some others, like cycling. Many pools offer reasonable rates to join. Some public schools and other centres offer swim hours for free, or for a sliding scale according to your income.”If you’re still concerned about the costs of joining a pool, check with your employer or your health insurance. Some offer reimbursements for joining a fitness program,” Healthline advised.