She’d hiked before, listing the foothills of the Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers and the Hemkund Sahib as previous achievements. “I was born in Tanzania, so climbing Kilimanjaro had always been a dream of mine,” she tells Parade.
While she was healthy, after two months of training, she realized she didn't have the strength or stamina to climb a mountain—who does?—so she needed to pivot. She realized that going to the gym alone wouldn’t be enough, so she fully committed to training, nutrition and hydration. Chandra rewired her approach through the BetterMe app and guidance from her coach, Daniella.
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Finally, Chandra reached the peak. It was an unforgettable moment, she says, in which she felt incredibly proud. Jealous? Curious? Want to know what exactly helped her get into the best shape of her life? Read on to find out how she made it happen. ?SIGN UP for Parade’s health newsletter with expert-approved tips, healthy eats, exercises, news & more to help you stay healthy & feel your best self?
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Chandra’s Weekly Workout Routine
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25 repetitions of the leg press25 repetitions of the leg curl25 repetitions of the shoulder press25 repetitions of the bicep curl25 repetitions of the lat pulldown
Tuesday and Thursday
These two in-between days are for group and functional workouts. Chandra participates in a one-hour group power-walking class, which she says improves her stamina and keeps her motivated. Additionally, she does Pilates-based wall exercises from the BetterMe app. This includes wall shoulder presses, leg swings and knee-to-chest movements; she performs each exercise for two sets of 10 repetitions.
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“My coach helped me understand how important it is to fuel my body correctly and encouraged me to follow balanced meal plans,” Chandra says. “Adding dinner back into my routine was challenging at first, as I had not eaten three meals a day in years, but within days, I noticed improvements in my strength and stamina.”
Needless to say, her fitness journey is far from over. Still feeling strong, healthy, grateful and proud, she looks forward to future hikes, potentially even the Camino de Santiago. She also tries different sports out and has participated in skydiving, gliding, river rafting and more.
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Inderjit (“Indu”) Chandra is a 72-year-old retiree living in Texas who once worked in special education. Originally from Tanzania, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 70.Hence then, the article about i climbed mount kilimanjaro at 70 here s how i ve gotten into the best shape of my life was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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