I Lost 30 Pounds in My 50s With These 7 Easy, At-Home Exercises
Fitness influencer Petra Genco shares the simple standing exercises that helped kickstart her weight-loss journey.
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Simple Home Workout Goes Viral: Fitness Influencer's Beginner Routine Inspires Thousands
UAE-based fitness influencer Petra Genco (@petragenco) has shared a simple workout routine for beginners, gaining traction online. The video, uploaded on May 24th, 2025, shows four exercises: dumbbell jacks, chair squats with elbow-to-knee touches, knee raises, and stepbacks. Each exercise is performed for approximately 15 seconds in the 27-second video. Genco, who claims to have helped "250,000+ Women Have Lost Weight," encourages viewers to do each exercise for a minute and repeat. "Here are 4 beginner exercises that got me started on my journey to losing 30lbs in my 50’s," she says in the video's description. The video's popularity suggests a demand for accessible fitness advice, particularly among women over 50. The simplicity of the exercises makes them easily replicable at home, requiring minimal equipment. The video's success demonstrates the effectiveness of concise, practical fitness content.
