The last place you'll expect to see a nonagenarian is the gym but for 94
year old Edna Shepard, age is just a number. The grandma puts in a
shift of ten gym classes a week and her energetic routines will put much
younger women to shame. The former dance teacher has just been
presented with an award from the Hume City Council Mayor in recognition
of her incredible efforts to keep fit and healthy.
'(She's) an inspiration to us all,' Mayor Drew Jessop said. Shepard said
staying fit is a lifestyle choice age can't rob her of.
'I'm always on the go, I don't like sitting around,' she said.
Ms Shepherd said she allows herself just one day off from classes at the
gym, Thursdays and she even spends the off day ballroom dancing. She
says she likes the social aspect of the gym classes as much as the
health benefits.
'Well I like hugging the men, oh I'm a naughty girl,' she said.
Ms Shepherd's fitness repertoire includes aqua aerobics classes, tai
chi, ballroom dancing and one of her favourites, the fast-paced Zumba.
'I like Zumba, oh yeah that's good,' she said.
The 94-year-old said she did not see age as a barrier and had no intention of hanging up her running shoes any time soon.
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