Kerala's retired police couple show the way in fitness: Story of their inspiring journey
Nobody questions Mohan Peters and his wife Naisy when they leave their Kannur home in the mornings. Everyone knows that nothing comes before the gym routine for them. For both Mohan, an international powerlifting trainer, and K L Naisy, an international masters powerlifter, fitness is a priority.
Nobody questions Mohan Peters and his wife Naisy when they leave their Kannur home in the mornings. Everyone knows that nothing comes before the gym routine for them. For both Mohan, an international powerlifting trainer, and K L Naisy, an international masters powerlifter, fitness is a priority.
Nobody questions Mohan Peters and his wife Naisy when they leave their Kannur home in the mornings. Everyone knows that nothing comes before the gym routine for them. For both Mohan, an international powerlifting trainer, and K L Naisy, an international masters powerlifter, fitness is a priority.
Nobody questions Mohan Peters and his wife Naisy when they leave their Kannur home in the mornings. Everyone knows that nothing comes before the gym routine for them. For both Mohan, an international powerlifting trainer, and K L Naisy, an international masters powerlifter, fitness is a priority. Not a day goes by without the duo, both retired from the police, visiting the gym.
Mohan Peters, of Medhini House in Barnnassery, and his wife Naisy share a trainer-disciple relationship when it comes to competitions. Mohan is Naisy's coach in powerlifting. Having retired as Junior Superintendent at the DIG Office in 2020, Mohan has over two-and-a-half decades of experience as a trainer.
Turning hand pain into powerlifting triumph
Chronic pain in her right hand led Naisy, who headed the computer section in the office of the District Police Chief, to become her husband’s disciple. She would often return from work in severe discomfort, and medicines did little to help. Mohan suggested she start exercising in the gym and prescribed specific routines to ease the pain. Within a month, the pain subsided, and Naisy became a regular gym-goer alongside her husband.
Mohan encouraged Naisy to enter the field of powerlifting. Initially reluctant, she eventually gave it a try, and it didn’t take long for her to rise as a star in the international masters powerlifting circuit. She has won three medals representing India and was twice named Asia’s Best Powerlifter. Naisy retired as the Kannur City Police Office Manager in 2024.
Mohan's beginning as Mr.Kannur
Mohan Peters, secretary of the Kerala State Powerlifting Association, has left his mark across multiple sports. He started his journey as Mr. Kannur in 1983 and captained the district hockey team. Mohan excelled in weightlifting, powerlifting, and Kalaripayattu before turning to coaching.
He made his debut as the trainer of the Indian national team at the World Masters Powerlifting Championship in Udaipur in 2004 and has since coached India in numerous competitions. Under his guidance, India has frequently emerged victorious in international championships.
Is it ever too late to hit the gym
Mohan Peters, 60, and Naisy, 57, say that their age is the perfect time to focus on fitness. However, Mohan advises working out under a qualified trainer. Exercise routines should be tailored to one’s age and physical capability, and workouts should be avoided when fatigued. Diet also plays a key role. Both emphasise that regular exercise can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases to a significant extent.