Meet ‘Granny Schwarzenegger,’ the 67-year-old bodybuilder taking over TikTok

Published September 10, 2025 18:19

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Kursiv LifeStyle correspondent
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Collage by Kursiv.media, photo editor: Milosh Muratovskiy

A retired Kazakh woman has gone viral on social media with her impressive fitness routine, earning comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The 67-year-old became an internet sensation after her daughter posted a video of her workouts, which helped build on her growing popularity. The clip quickly went viral, garnering over a million views on TikTok within three days.

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In the comments, fans affectionately nicknamed her «Schwarz-apai,» or «Granny Schwarzenegger.» This surge of attention sparked curiosity, as some viewers expressed eagerness to learn her training regimen, while others hailed her as a new source of inspiration.

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Further highlighting her resemblance to Schwarzenegger, the fitness star shares another trait with his famous character: Like the Terminator, she rides a powerful motorcycle through the countryside.

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