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‘Without strength training I wouldn’t survive’: the woman who joined a CrossFit gym in her 80s

Jean Stewart, now 96, embarked on a fitness journey after feeling increasingly frail at 81. By joining a CrossFit gym, she has maintained her strength through activities like push-ups and kettlebell squats, emphasizing her desire for independence and activity.

‘Without strength training I wouldn’t survive’: the woman who joined a CrossFit gym in her 80s

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Jean Stewart began strength training at 81 to combat frailty.
  • She is now 96 and engages in exercises like push-ups and kettlebell squats.
  • Stewart has a history of being active, playing sports in her youth.
  • She values independence and believes in staying active despite her age.
  • Stewart observes that many people younger than her have given up on fitness.
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Sources

  1. ‘Without strength training I wouldn’t survive’: the woman who joined a CrossFit gym in her 80s

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