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Over 100 Years Old and Still Hitting the Weights

If you were thinking of skipping the gym today, you'll have to think of better excuses.

The young have no more excuses when it comes to working out.

Cindy Carney has been teaching fitness for four years in Marlboro, to seniors at Sunrise Senior Living. One of her students is 101-years-old.

Carney said she has some students who are with her weekly, as she teaches fitness to increase mobility and strength in her students.

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Exercises include balancing on one leg, squats to increase leg strength and make it easier to get out of a chair, and cardio to up the heart rate and strengthen the heart.

So if you were thinking of skipping the gym today, you'll have to think of better excuses.

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