These 10 Women in Their 60s and 70s Defied Every Aging Stereotype—And Their Secret Weapon Will Shock You!
At HKC, there’s always a party or a gathering for the community. Members have coffee and drinks and can be found on nearby street corners, gabbing about life and exercise. In a digital world, Jackson says it’s rare to feel this rooted. It’s a way of being “physically present in your life.”
Heather Green, another regular, describes the vibe as unlike that of any other group fitness setting she’s experienced. “It is very sincere, mindful, and intentional,” she says. “People are there to support you and want you to succeed.” Green recalls an emotional breakdown in a recent workout while pushing herself to lift a weight she hadn’t before. “I had my community to remind me that I’m great, no matter what weight I put up in the air. I’m not going to get that kind of support outside the club.”
Florence Lynch, 68, another Harlem Kettlebell Club participant, started lifting weights at 57 years old. Her friends of the same age outside of the club “can’t even fathom the work we do in class,” and she credits lifting with helping her complete the New York City Marathon three times. “Women sometimes feel invisible at a certain age, and I don’t feel invisible at the club. It’s given me confidence in life. I know that what I have to say matters,” Lynch says. When it comes to her commitment to her crew: “I’m in it until the wheels fall off.”
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