Fit gran, 65, who gets mistaken for granddaugher shares 'anti-ageing' workout
'Gym obsessed' grandma Lesley Maxwell can regularly be spotted in the gym, where she works as a personal trainer, but when she goes with her daughter and granddaughter - people can't tell them apart. The super-fit 65-year-old bodybuilder says that when people see her working out, they are shocked to learn that she's a grandmother.
She can even fit into the same clothes as her daughter, Vanessa Christofi, and 22-year-old granddaughter, Tia Christofi. Recently Lesley posted a picture with her granddaughter on Instagram, and people were amazed that she "looked more like Lesley's sister" than her granddaughter.
When the trio work out in the gym together they often catch peoples' eyes, especially as they complete the same challenging workouts with the same weights. Lesley, from Melbourne, Australia, said: "I guess it is a little out of the ordinary to think a grandmother is doing deadlifts and chin-ups in the gym."
The trio all go to the gym together (lesleymaxwell.fitness/ CATERS NEWS)
Lesley, 65, is a personal trainer (lesleymaxwell.fitness/ CATERS NEWS)However, Lesley swears by her "anti-ageing" workouts, and thinks all women should be reaping the benefits of exercise, which she says includes strengthening bones and helping to tone by adding muscle. She continued: "However, I'd recommend weight training to women of all ages as there are so many health benefits to training this way."
Speaking about her own workout plan, Lesley said: "I usually do four weight training sessions a week, plus as I'm a trainer and in the gym most days, you could say I get some incidental exercise as I'm often carrying the weights or 'spotting' my clients. I also do some exercise demonstrations, so I guess that also helps."
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Granddaughter Tia often joins her grandmother in the gym (lesleymaxwell.fitness/instagram)
Lesley with her sister (lesleymaxwell.fitness/instagram)Her own daughter and granddaughter often join her in the gym, and people are often surprised to learn they are three generations of the same family. She said: "We always have a wonderful time together chatting, having a laugh and training. I'm so blessed to have such a lovely family. I'm lucky I get to share clothes with my daughter and granddaughter. When we do shoots together, most of the clothes come from Tia's wardrobe. She loves doing the styling and colour coordinating us."
Granddaughter Tia, who owns a social media marketing agency, says people often confuse her Lesley as being her mother, rather than grandmother. She said: "She's 43 years my senior and we both lift weights and follow the same workout routine while dressed in similar apparel. It was a video that went viral."
Lesley and Tia share the same interests (lesleymaxwell.fitness/ CATERS NEWS)
Lesley says her workouts are 'anti-ageing' (lesleymaxwell.fitness/ CATERS NEWS)Tia has followed in her grandmother's footsteps, and has always been interested in keeping active through going to the gym and cheerleading. She added: "I love spending time with my mum and my grandmother. We motivate and inspire each other during our training sessions."
Lesley has previously admitted that whenever she goes out with her granddaughter people do assume they are friends or siblings. Tia added: "We are often mistaken as mother and daughter. My grandmother is young at heart and we both share a passion for health and fitness.
"She looks amazing and I will definitely live a healthy lifestyle when I'm her age. We try to fit in a session each week together, mostly at my home gym." Lesley said: "I'm so proud of Tia and love how we have similar interests. We often share clothes and even bikinis, which is a bonus."
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