Iron Granny
How to impress the Terminator
For a pensioner, a barbell is like a feather!"Arguments of the Week" No. 20-2013
The heroine of one of the TV shows "50 PLUS. All the advantages of adulthood" on the TV channel "Moscow Trust" Galina Tsverova is 81 years old. Sochi pensioner became a two-time world champion in powerlifting and received an invitation from Arnold Schwarzenegger to the World Championship!
The Iron Grandmother eclipsed all the stars, but she never met the Terminator. Why? Athletes are people too! They get sick like everyone else... Tsverova did not take a sick leave.
– In July I will be 82, but I almost never use drugs and I don't sit on diets, I was just unwell, – the weight lifting champion explained to us why her trip to the USA was disrupted.
Galina Dmitrievna said that the famous actor and bodybuilder considered the reason valid and duplicated the invitation. In September, Tsverova is going to California to meet with the legendary Arnie, from where she will then fly to New York for the next World Cup tournament. Her rivals are not only elderly people, but also young people. "Always be the first!" is the motto of our heroine.
– What are our years! Of course I will! I'll see the legendary Schwarzenegger, tell him how much I adore him, and kiss him! – the lady laughs.
Despite the overwhelming success, she is embarrassed by the increased attention to herself. After all, she started powerlifting just five years ago and has achieved phenomenal results over the years!
– I tried it in the health group classes and unexpectedly got hooked on this activity. It's not a century just to carry bags of groceries home.
Galina Dmitrievna said that three times a week she pumps muscles on the simulator and "pulls iron", the minimum weight is 20 kg, a personal record is 50! The famous resident of Sochi has dozens of medals – and all of the highest quality, gold, for world, European and Russian records. The latest achievement is the World Cup, which made a strong impression on the Terminator himself.
– Elderly people should play sports. After all, it prolongs life! My five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren are proud that their beloved granny wins the competition.
The secret of the uniqueness of the Sochi pensioner is in her enormous ability to work and desire to be the first. In the studio where our program was filmed, everyone present was charged with her cheerfulness and optimism. Galina Dmitrievna is always fit, with makeup, she says that a healthy lifestyle gives a woman energy, beauty and youth.
– Who said that old age comes after a certain age limit? We need to get busy, prolong our longevity, tone up.
Recently, Tsverova has been increasingly invited to serious international competitions. She was sent invitations to the championships, which will be held in Germany, Belgium, the USA. Galina Dmitrievna is not afraid of competition, she is 100 percent sure that she will once again win the title of the strongest in powerlifting.
– Will you go for new records? – we asked.
– Of course! I use every opportunity to realize myself and I advise you.
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