A GRANDMOTHER who loves to work out in the gym has revealed that she doesn’t care that trolls say her muscles are “masculine”, as she loves working out in the gym.
Andrea Sunshine, 55, is proof that you are never too old for exercise, and can often be seen putting others to shame with her intense gym routine.
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The fitness fan, who lives in London, recently posted a video of herself lifting weights in the gym, whilst sporting a tiny crop top and leggings.
She showed off her incredibly toned figure, as well as her impressive strength.
As Andrea worked out, she danced around and smiled at the camera. showing off her fun and carefree personality.
She spends up to eight hours at a time in the gym, and works incredibly hard to keep her physique.
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However, some mean trolls have unfortunately commented on some of Andrea’s videos that her muscles make her look “masculine”, or “like a man on top”.
Andrea isn’t fazed by the haters, though, as she revealed that she has men half her age interested in her.
She added that she believes that this is because younger men are attracted to mature women.
“I usually attract men half my age, there’s a type of fetish about mature and muscular women for young men”, she told the Daily Star.
“We have more experience and self-trust which sometimes is missing with inexperienced young ladies.
“My age also turns them on, as well as my muscles.”
Andrea said that she gets a kick out of younger men fancying her, but added that she herself is actually attracted to mature men.
The grandmother previously revealed that the secret to her youthful appearance is naked yoga.
She said that this helps her to burn calories, as well as helping with her well-being.
Tips to age well
There are a number of habits you can take up to care for your health and wellbeing as you age.
Age UK shared the following tips:
- Do things that you enjoy everyday – whether that’s cooking, seeing friends or enjoying a good book
- Stay hydrated – drink six to eight cups of water a day
- Eat plenty of fruit and veggies to lower your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, have beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat to repair your body after injury, starchy carbs for energy dairy to help keep bones strong
- Manage long-term health conditions to prevent them progressing or having a greater impact on your health
- Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake to no more than 14 units a week
- Make mental health a priority and get treatment for it, as it can also impact physical health
- Make sure you’re getting quality sleep
- Keep socialising – and call a friend or loved one if you can’t make it out the house
- Be physically active to lower the risk of depression and dementia, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and some cancers
She said: “Stress ages, having control over your breath promotes a greater sense of relaxation and balance in the mind.
“It also strengthens the muscles of the body.”
Andrea has racked up over 532,000 followers on Instagram, and her posts are littered with compliments from fans.
One person said: “Looking so gorgeous.”
Another person said: “So inspiring.”
A third person said: “Your body is so beautiful.”
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