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Oprah Deadlifts at 72: A New Era of Strength
30 Jan
Summary
- Oprah Winfrey celebrated her 72nd birthday with impressive deadlifting.
- She humorously admitted to previously not knowing what deadlifting was.
- Winfrey is now focused on strength training to maintain muscle as she ages.
Oprah Winfrey marked her 72nd birthday by demonstrating her deadlifting prowess during a gym workout.
She admitted to a humorous lack of understanding about deadlifting, recalling a past conversation where she pretended to know what it entailed.
Winfrey shared that her current focus on strength training, which includes deadlifts, is a deliberate effort to maintain muscle as she ages.
She expressed that life at 72 feels different, with a newfound appreciation for living well and a sense of peace about aging.
Reflecting on her health journey, Winfrey discussed overcoming intimidation with knee surgery and its positive impact on her mobility.
She also touched upon her experience with weight loss medications, noting a significant weight regain when she stopped using them.
In the early 1990s, Winfrey weighed 237lbs, her heaviest, and has since aimed for a weight of 160lbs.
She now views weight management not as discipline, but as a tool, finding renewed vitality and freedom from past self-blame. Winfrey has also embraced a healthier lifestyle, including working out six days a week and abstaining from alcohol.
