A 60-year-old fitness influencer said there is ‘nothing special about her’ as she urged her followers to get out and exercise.
Jacqueline Hooton, from West Sussex – who has more than 449,000 followers on Instagram, at @hergardengym – creates motivational content to encourage people of all ages to move their body.
She also often teams up with her 24-year-old daughter Saffron, to create videos and workouts beneficial across all ages.
In a recent post, the mother expressed that the key to getting started was ‘just doing it’, even if you’re not good at it.
Posing in stylish activewear which shows off her athletic physique this week, Jacqueline wrote: ‘I’m just an average woman, there’s nothing special about me. I’m not the fastest, strongest, or most flexible 60 year old personal trainer you’ll meet.
A 60-year-old fitness influencer says there is ‘nothing special about her’ as she urged her followers to get out an exercise
‘I’m not an athlete, I don’t know how to play a single sport, I’ve never been outstanding at fitness related endeavours.’
She continued: ‘Yes I’ve run marathons, and taken part in bodybuilding competitions. And I’m not afraid to take on a physical challenge, even though I never ‘win’.
‘But this is the point.’
The influencer stressed that ‘you don’t have to be brilliant to do fitness – you just have to do it!’ – as, for her, success is all about ‘being consistent’.
‘Whilst you too may think of yourself as ‘average’ I hope you also recognise you are UNIQUE,’ she penned.
‘Which means your fitness journey and achievements are unique to you, you define what success looks like for you.
‘Here’s to brilliant and unique women, who just do it!’
Thousands liked the post, as followers branded the social media star’s ‘inspiring’ philosophy.
She also often teams up with her 24-year-old daughter Saffron (right), as the pair create videos and workouts beneficial across all generations
Earlier this month she showed off her very impressive skills as she demonstrated a handstand in a video
‘You have inspired me to take an intensive nutrition and fitness course and start going to the gym at age 50,’ one shared. ‘Thank you. Keep up the great work.’
‘I hope I can be like you when I’m 60,’ another added.
A third remarked: ‘Your hair and complexion look amazing! Rock on in all your inspiring radiance.’
One comment also said: ‘You are not average, you are an incredible role model, thank you.’
Thousands liked the post, as followers branded the social media star’s ‘inspiring’ and motivational philosophy
Jacqueline’s page features an impressive array of exercise videos and motivational posts for anyone who’s interested in fitness.
In an earlier post, she showed off her skills as she demonstrated a handstand in a video.
‘We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing,’ she said.
‘Movement is vital for healthier ageing. You don’t have to attempt a door frame handstand though. Instead have fun with movement. Make it playful.
‘Simply move every day and try different ways of moving.’
Elsewhere, the influencer flexed her strength with a push-up challenge and, in another clip, showed off her pole skills.