Never late for gymnastics. An example is the perennial track and field athlete in Thailand who started training at the age of 97.
If the argument not to be exercised is the years that weigh the … back, you are rejected by 105 -year -old athlete Sawang Janpram, who holds 4 gold medals and continues …
He starts his day usually at 5:30 in the morning. Eat breakfast with two boiled eggs, a little protein, vegetables and fruits, and up to 6 or 7am. Located on the beach or stadium near his home in Rayong province to start training with Siripan’s 73 -year -old daughter.
Initially walks 1 – 2 km then runs 100 meters, once or twice. It is then practiced in a javelin, disk or shoty.
Sawang’s training program has proven to be effective as it just won four gold medals at the Masters World Games in Taiwan last week.
According to media reports, he was in a separate category in the competition – as the oldest athlete in the races and the only one in his age category, he was almost certain to win in 100+ meters, discipline, hearing, 38 meters and 38 meters.
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“Regular exercise, healthy diet, good mood, calm, fresh air and good hygiene,” he says, adding: “If I’m sick, I go to the doctor.”
Sawang rarely eats pork and prefers mainly vegetables and fish. As he says he always loved sports, watching him only on television or in local competitions.
When he was 97 he began to fight. He was inspired by Siripan’s daughter, an athlete of the Thai veteran sports association, who took him with her to watch her fight at events. “He began to like the atmosphere because he could make new friends and see new people. He saw that even though the athletes were 60, 70 or 75 years old, they could participate, “says Siripan.
At first, Sawang’s family was worried that the trips required for the races could be very tiring. But 21 matches and 78 medals later, everything went well.
Now the 105 -year -old plans to get a few days permission after his success, but he will resume training next week. They are already preparing for the qualification in the 23rd ASIA Masters track and field championship, which will take place in India in November.
“I want everyone to start training so that they are strong and not get sick,” says Sawang. His advice to those who want to improve their fitness is: “If you go out for exercise with friends, you will have the opportunity to get to know them better – and it’s fun.”
Source: skai.gr
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