She's 76, physically fit... and only started going to the gym in her 60s


The plank, which builds the core muscles, is one of Nisha’s favourite exercises. She even won a planking challenge over younger contestants! — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

It pays to stay physically fit, and it is never too late to start – just ask Nisha Mohd Ibrahim.

She was 66 when she first joined a gym, and it happened by chance.

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