These 10 Women in Their 60s and 70s Defied Every Aging Stereotype—And Their Secret Weapon Will Shock You!
Century Strong
Centenarian exerciser Geraldine “Jerry” Leo went viral for her four-minute plank…and she just turned the big 1-0-0. WH asked her for her top three tips to make movement a way of life, even in the triple digits.
Keep up the variety.
Leo exercises five days a week—she has a personal trainer, uses weight machines, rides the stationary bike, and does leg raises, planks, overhead presses, and squats. “I get a little bit of everything.” She is also a walker and has run 5Ks for years. “I have the medals to prove it.”
Ride the post-exercise high.
For Leo, movement is joyful. “The minute I get to the door of the YMCA, I’m in heaven,” the Long Island resident says. Sure, there are mornings she doesn’t feel like going—but she goes, knowing how good exercise makes her feel afterward.
Keep moving outside of the gym.
Leo shops for groceries herself, visiting multiple markets for fresh fish, vegetables, and legumes. And she loves to cook, which helps her eat healthy and stay motivated. “Sometimes I eat my whole meal standing up; I walk around the kitchen. I’m busy.” She’s intentional about getting out too. “My social life is important.” A charter member of the Great South Bay Y, she plans outings with gym friends and visits bookstores for cappuccino and conversation. Her advice? Don’t wait for life to come to you: “You don’t just want to live long. You want to live healthy and engaged. That requires you to get out there.”
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