A MOTHER-OF-TWO has inspired women in midlife to get active without splurging on a pricey gym membership.

Petra Genco (@petragenco) shed over 30 pounds despite being a busy parent and experiencing symptoms of menopause. 

The 55-year-old now motivates over 739,000 followers on TikTok to embrace a healthy and fit lifestyle.

She took to the social media platform to share a simple workout that people over 40 can do without using any equipment.

Petra looked animated as she donned a gray vest and black leggings with sneakers in a spacious area of her home.

The text over the video read: “Over 40s, walk the weight off in 10 minutes.

“Walk in place for 30 seconds, get your steps in!

“Side step 30 seconds, crossovers 30 seconds, step reach 30 seconds, knee lifts 30 seconds.

“Repeat three more times.

“Let me know in the comments how many steps you did!” 

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She captioned the post: “Walk at home workout – lose weight by moving more, just 10 mins a day. No jumping and knee friendly.”

She added hashtags including #womenshealth, #loseweight, #walkathome, and #workout.

The video went viral with over 48,000 views and comments from people eager to try the exercise for themselves.

One person wrote: “I am going to do this for 30 minutes a day each set three times over!”

Another commented: “I started your routine this week!”

A third said: “I am 71 and incorporate these moves and sets throughout the day.”

A fourth added: “Love your workouts.”

The post came after she shared a series of workouts for getting toned arms and a flat belly.

Petra previously revealed that she never thought it would be possible to get in shape in her fifties.

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She said: “Older ladies, it is still possible for us to get slim and feel great!

"Don’t let life get in the way and there are always solutions to our problems.”

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