Fit and Fabulous at Any Age

I will begin this blog with my story, or at least a page from my story.  I am 57 years old and in the best shape of my life. I recently joined a local gym in my area (Buckeye Gym) for the first time ever. I am determined to be the healthiest and in the best physical condition I can possibly be. I want to maintain this as long as I am able. I don’t want to lose strength as I get older and want to maintain my ability to do those things I enjoy. I do not want to have to depend on others. It breaks my heart to see an elderly person unable to lift groceries or even open a jar. My current goals are to build muscle, especially upper body muscle, and have a toned and muscular body. I have never really had any weight issues and have maintained a pretty healthy body weight throughout my life. I attribute this to healthy lifestyle and a daily exercise program. My main focus is to increase my strength and muscle. When someone finds out my age, they are generally surprised when I tell them. I am proud of my age and of the hard work and determination I have to become strong and maintain a healthy life.

I have worked out and tried to eat healthy since my early 20’s. This was instilled in me by my Grandmother. She was somewhat of a “health nut” before it became fashionable. I started by walking outdoors and doing the “Firm” workouts at home, that were so popular. I purchased a treadmill and tried to faithfully hit the cardio on a regular basis.

After while, I was looking for more of a challenge. My workout routines were no longer giving me results. I had heard about Cathe and so I tuned into Fit TV and soon purchased my first Cathe workout. This was the challenge I had been looking for. I loved Cathe’s attitude and easy to follow workouts. Notice I did NOT say the workouts were easy…just easy to follow. I loved how she taught proper form and importance of focusing on each move. I was hooked. I soon purchased more workouts and felt I was gaining strength and flexibility. Cathe is a delight! It is easy to see why she is loved by so many.

I love working out to my Cathe DVDs. I have learned so much. When I joined my local gym it was because I felt I needed heavier weights and equipment which I could not provide in my own home gym. I hired a personal trainer to help me learn the equipment and exercises I should be performing. My initial goal was upper body and toned arms. My trainer commented on how I was using perfect and proper form when doing the exercises and my reply was; “Cathe Friedrich taught me how to use proper form.”
I hit the gym 3 times a week and love my Cathe workouts on opposing days. To my surprise, I recently pressed 360 lbs on the leg press. Not bad for 57 years old. It is a good feeling to have goals to meet and defeat.

Recently, to my surprise and honor, my story was selected as Cathe Friedrich's Success Story of the Week.  Wow, I felt really humbled.  This has made me even more determined to reach out to others and motivate them to a live a more healthy life.  Truly, if I can do it, anyone can do it.

My sincere desire is to be an inspiration to those around me, especially my children and grandchildren.  I hope to leave them with a positive outlook on life and a healthier, active lifestyle.  I want those around me to come away feeling positive and motivated.  I want others to know it is possible to achieve their goals both small and large.


Being fit and fabulous at any age is not just about outer beauty and strength.  It is about being strong inside as well. It has taken me a lifetime to gain the inner strength needed to face daily challenges.   I hope to reach out and encourage others who face similar circumstances.