Ninja Warrior at 71, Strength Training in Older Age, Reversing Osteopenia - Ginny MacColl
About this episode
What if your strongest years came after 70? If you're sitting around thinking my best years are over and it's all downhill from here, then this episode is for you.
Ginny MacColl is the oldest woman ever to compete on American Ninja Warrior at age 71. She proves that it's never too late to start strength training, rebuild bone density, or completely reinvent yourself.
We cover:
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How Ginny went from Broadway dancer to mom working 3 jobs, to Ninja Warrior
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The exact steps she took that helped her reverse osteopenia
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How to build confidence after failure and keep showing up
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The role of mindset, community, play and just having fun in lifelong fitness
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How she continues to set new goals and push physical boundaries in her 70s
Ginny MacColl is an actress, dancer, and American Ninja Warrior competitor who began her athletic journey later in life. After being diagnosed with osteopenia, she turned to strength training and ultimately became a national symbol of what healthy aging can look like. She's the mother of professional stuntwoman and Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff, and continues to inspire women of all ages to stay strong, capable, and courageous.
Contact Ginny MacColl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnymaccoll/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmaccoll/
YouTube: youtube.com/@ginnymaccoll996
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