Discover the secret behind this 65-year-old social media star’s workout routine that’s captivating millions!
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In an era where social media is often dominated by the young and the restless, a 65-year-old online sensation is flipping the script and inspiring millions with her incredible strength and vitality.
Teresa Burkett, known by her social media username @silveristhenewstrong, is not your average social media influencer. She's a powerhouse of fitness, a beacon of aging gracefully, and a testament to the fact that age is just a number when it comes to staying fit and healthy.
Teresa Burkett's journey to becoming a viral sensation began with her sharing inspirational videos of herself performing pull-ups and various strength exercises.
Her message is clear and powerful: older individuals, particularly women, are capable of achieving remarkable physical feats.
In one of her viral videos, which garnered over 4 million views, Burkett effortlessly executes pull-ups while dressed to the nines, challenging the stereotype of what a 65-year-old woman should look like or be able to do.
Burkett's fitness story is as inspiring as her social media fame. She shares that although “she has been active for years, was ‘skinny’ as a young woman and even earned the nickname of ‘cardio queen,’ she didn’t hone her pull-ups and build her strength until she was in her 50s.”
In an interview with Good Morning America, she shared that her epiphany came when she realized that, “it is not my silver hair and my wrinkles that's going to age me, it's the loss of or lack of muscle and strength, and that's something I have some control over. And that is my message especially to younger girls.”
With a workout regimen that includes six days of training each week, Burkett has achieved impressive milestones, such as deadlifting over 300 pounds and performing 10 strict pull-ups in a row. "Here I am – 65 years old – and I'm lifting heavier than I was [lifting] 10 years ago," the mom and grandmother said.
Teresa Burkett's philosophy extends beyond physical training; she emphasizes the importance of mindset.
She believes that feeling young or old is a state of mind, and she embodies the youthful spirit at the age of 65, lifting heavier than she did a decade ago.
"A lot of it is mindset also – I think you can be 65 and feel like you're 20, and you can be 20 and feel like you're 65," she continued.
Her message to others, especially women, is to change their mindset, practice self-love, and be as kind to themselves as they would be to their best friends.
With her brand, Silver is the New Strong, Burkett is on a mission to motivate and empower. She wants to show the world that it's never too late to get stronger and that age should not be a barrier to improving one's health and fitness.
Her hope is that by watching her, others will realize the potential that lies within them, regardless of their age.
Source: @silveristhenewstrong / Tiktok.
Have you found new ways to stay fit as you've aged? Do you have a story of overcoming the odds to achieve a fitness goal? Or perhaps you're looking for advice on where to begin? Let's discuss in the comments below!
Teresa Burkett, known by her social media username @silveristhenewstrong, is not your average social media influencer. She's a powerhouse of fitness, a beacon of aging gracefully, and a testament to the fact that age is just a number when it comes to staying fit and healthy.
Teresa Burkett's journey to becoming a viral sensation began with her sharing inspirational videos of herself performing pull-ups and various strength exercises.
Her message is clear and powerful: older individuals, particularly women, are capable of achieving remarkable physical feats.
In one of her viral videos, which garnered over 4 million views, Burkett effortlessly executes pull-ups while dressed to the nines, challenging the stereotype of what a 65-year-old woman should look like or be able to do.
Teresa Burkett, a 65-year-old fitness enthusiast, is sharing inspirational videos of herself doing pull-ups and strength exercises on social media. Image source: @silveristhenewstrong via Tiktok.
Burkett's fitness story is as inspiring as her social media fame. She shares that although “she has been active for years, was ‘skinny’ as a young woman and even earned the nickname of ‘cardio queen,’ she didn’t hone her pull-ups and build her strength until she was in her 50s.”
In an interview with Good Morning America, she shared that her epiphany came when she realized that, “it is not my silver hair and my wrinkles that's going to age me, it's the loss of or lack of muscle and strength, and that's something I have some control over. And that is my message especially to younger girls.”
With a workout regimen that includes six days of training each week, Burkett has achieved impressive milestones, such as deadlifting over 300 pounds and performing 10 strict pull-ups in a row. "Here I am – 65 years old – and I'm lifting heavier than I was [lifting] 10 years ago," the mom and grandmother said.
Teresa Burkett's philosophy extends beyond physical training; she emphasizes the importance of mindset.
She believes that feeling young or old is a state of mind, and she embodies the youthful spirit at the age of 65, lifting heavier than she did a decade ago.
"A lot of it is mindset also – I think you can be 65 and feel like you're 20, and you can be 20 and feel like you're 65," she continued.
Her message to others, especially women, is to change their mindset, practice self-love, and be as kind to themselves as they would be to their best friends.
With her brand, Silver is the New Strong, Burkett is on a mission to motivate and empower. She wants to show the world that it's never too late to get stronger and that age should not be a barrier to improving one's health and fitness.
Her hope is that by watching her, others will realize the potential that lies within them, regardless of their age.
Source: @silveristhenewstrong / Tiktok.
Have you found new ways to stay fit as you've aged? Do you have a story of overcoming the odds to achieve a fitness goal? Or perhaps you're looking for advice on where to begin? Let's discuss in the comments below!
