India, April 3 -- In an era where fitness influencers are often in their twenties, 74-year-old Bhuvana is proving that the 'golden years' can be the strongest ones yet. After battling chronic health issues for five decades, Bhuvana's transformation through consistent weightlifting has grabbed attention online, offering a blueprint for ageing with autonomy. Also read | 62-year-old grandmother shares her secret to staying fit: 'Exercise won't make you look younger than you are but...'

The journey was documented by her daughter, Srividya, a lifestyle and weight-loss coach, who began sharing her mother's progress on Instagram.

For much of her adult life, Bhuvana struggled with the physical tolls of ageing and circulatory issues. "After 50 y...