A RIPPED nan who regularly posts jaw-dropping bikini shots on Instagram has revealed she has 18-year-olds messaging her online.
Lesley Maxwell, 64, from Melbourne, Australia, is a personal trainer and looks incredible thanks to her insane fitness regime.
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The nan, who began working out at 50 after she split from her husband, said that not only has being active turned back time – but it’s also made her closer to her fitness-fanatic granddaughter Tia, 19.
The exercise-loving grandmother and granddaughter duo both have a large Instagram following, and receive a lot of attention from their photographs.
It’s not just men her age who compliment the nan – according to Lesley, she is constantly inundated with compliments from guys more than half her age – and some are as young as 18.
”If I want to show it [her body], then I can show it,” said the nan, who previously admitted she has no interest in dating blokes in their 60s.
“I have always been comfortable with my body but probably even more confident now that I’m feeling fitter and stronger.
“I love to encourage other women to be ageless and confident enough to wear what they want. Age is just a number.
“I’m not sure if it’s just a coincidence but I’ve never dated a man my own age. Maybe because I’m young at heart plus having a fit, strong and toned body makes anyone feel ageless.”
The nan, who boasts more than 145k followers on her page, chuckled and said that sometimes the DMs [Direct Messaages] she receives are ”naughty” – which she doesn’t have an issue with.
”The guys are from 18, which is really funny. Sometimes they are really naughty and I’ll take everything as a compliment, and it’s really great that they even follow me.”
Although Lesley’s daughter Vanessa, 42, sometimes doesn’t feel comfortable with her 64-year-old mum sharing bikini shots online, Lesley said she’s not ”shy” about her body.
The grandma, who occasionally rummages through Tia’s wardrobe, said she didn’t like wearing ”clothes that are designed for a certain age”.
”People expect that they need to look and feel a certain way.”
It’s not just daughter Vanessa who doesn’t agree with her mum’s ”skimpy” snaps uploaded on Instagram – online, the nan has also faced criticism for her fashion choices.
One YouTube troll branded the 64-year-old ‘‘immature and desperate for attention”.
Another brutal viewer said: ”Sorry but she is not ‘hot’.”
Despite some of the harsh comments under a recent Truly video, it seems that Lesley has become a major inspiration for many.
One person hit back at the keyboard warriors and said: ”She does not look good for her age. She looks good for ANY age.”
”Amazing!! How she holds all that muscle at her age is great!” someone else was stunned.
”imagine being her husband you basically won life’s jackpot,” a third commented.
‘Health and fitness isn’t just a look’
Previously, the size 8 gran revealed her fitness regime and told fans can message her if they need tips.
Lesley said: “Health and fitness isn’t just a look.
“It’s a feeling… and there’s no better feeling than having a healthy strong body.
“The thing is, no one else can actually do the work for you. Even if you paid them to work out for you.”
How much exercise should you do and when?
There are guidelines issued by the NHS and the Government regarding how much exercise people should do each day.
People should be active daily, and avoid sitting for long periods.
The NHS recommends an adults – those aged 19 to 64 – should aim for 150 minutes of “moderate intensity activity” a week.
This works out to 21 minutes a day, or 30 minutes five days a week.
Or, they could do 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, which could be less than 11 minutes per day or 25 minutes three days a week.
Adults should also aim to do strength exercises twice a week, at least.
Examples of moderate-intensity activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, riding a bike, dancing, doubles tennis, pushing a lawn mower, hiking or rollerblading.
Examples of vigorous activities include running, swimming, riding a bike fast or on hills, walking up the stairs, sports, like football, rugby, netball and hockey, skipping, aerobics, gymnastics or martial arts.
Things like lifting heavy weights, sprinting up hills, spin classes or circuit training are considered very vigorous.
What time should you exercise?
Getting exercise into your day, no matter what time is a good idea.
But you may want to be more selective depending on your goal.
A 2023 US study on 5,285 middle-aged adults showed exercising between 7 and 9 am was the best time if you’re looking to lose weight.
Researchers found that early-bird gym goers had a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference than those working out later.
A 2022 study led by Prof Paul J Arciero, Skidmore College, New York, found that the optimal time of day to get your kit on might differ according to your gender.
Prof Arciero said women wanting to lose fat around their belly and hips would do better to hit the gym in the morning, but those seeking to gain upper body strength or simply improve their mood might see more results from evening exercise.
The results were the opposite for men.
If you struggle to get to sleep, it’s been found that exercise in the morning may help, but exercise in the evening may help you to stay asleep.
Exercise, generally, can improve sleep quality.
On another occasion, the grandmother shared a simple routine that involves six easy steps – and says anyone can “reverse the ageing process”.
Lesley explained: “I definitely think women come into their own as we become older – more confident and sexy, especially if we are fit and healthy.
“We can actually reverse the ageing process through clean eating plus effective exercise.
“Build the muscle and burn the fat and having a healthy lean body is up to us.
“There are two ways of ageing – one is chronological age which is from your birth date until now.
“And the other is biological age, which is more exciting! We can create a younger body – become leaner, stronger, healthier.
“This makes us more confident and sexy.”
Her trim physique also helps her stay confident in her love life, with the cougar revealing she is currently dating a younger man.
She said: “The man I’m seeing is younger than me but I never think about that.
“Confidence is a win for me.
“If a man is brave enough to walk straight up to me and stare me in the eyes and ask me out, he’s a pretty brave man.
“These days men are quite shy about approaching women as everything seems to be done online.
“Anyone can be romantic online but there’s nothing like the real thing.”