Oprah Winfrey is ringing in her 72nd birthday feeling strong, confident and very much in her fitness era. In the clip, Winfrey appears focused and steady as she performs a deadlift, showing off just how fit she looks at 72. Why Strength Training Became a Game ChangerWinfrey has been open about how her approach to fitness shifted in recent years. In the Instagram video, Winfrey also poked fun at herself, recalling how she once pretended to understand what deadlifting was after Adele mentioned it during their 2021 interview. Her strength workouts also complement her love of hiking, which she has previously called a “metaphor for life,” blending endurance with mental clarity.