The heroine of this video is named Johanna Quaas, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest gymnast in the world. Guinness often has a lot of dubious records, to repeat which you only need to be a strange person and do not need to have any real skills, but Johanna is just not such a case! This woman was born on November 20, 1925 and many young people will envy her athletic abilities.
Is it possible to learn something from this woman from Germany? The answer is yes! After all, at the age of 97, she is healthy, mobile, energetic, performs the most difficult exercises and leads an active lifestyle.
Johanna says that the main secret of her health and longevity is constant activity. Thanks to this, she does not use medicines and has completely forgotten what diseases are. Friends, in order to achieve such results, it is important to monitor your body and health, you can get all this useful practical information about health and longevity from our videos on the channel, so we recommend subscribing to the channel and turning on the bell so as not to miss new useful releases.
"For a person my age, I feel great! " says Johanna Quaas. However, some people have doubts about the age and well-being of this woman.
But you can see for yourself how strong and healthy this woman is. The athlete performs incredible exercises and elements on the floor, the horizontal bar and on the sports bar. She performs somersaults, headstands and a wheel.
Believe me, even many young people cannot do such elements if they are not trained. But that's not all. At the age of 90, Johanna made a long parachute jump for the first time in her life.
This means that this woman's health is really very good. Look also at her performances, in this video she is 91 years old and she performed an impressive program at competitions in Berlin. In her signature green uniform, the oldest gymnast in the world amazed the cheering audience with her precise movements.
Her activity at 97 is higher than that of many 25-year-old men and women. She proved by her personal example that it's not about age, but about a person's desire. Johanna says: "Unfortunately, I have an old face, but a young heart.
Perhaps the day when I stop doing gymnastics will be the last day of my life," the woman jokes. Johanna gained great fame after several videos were posted on YouTube with recordings of her classes at the age of 86. Many people do not believe in the stated age and say that she is no more than 65 years old.
However, the Guinness Book of Records conducted a check and confirmed that she was really born in 1925, and 97 years is her real age. Many people are interested in how a woman managed to keep such a good shape? After all, she's German, not Asian?
She gave birth to three children, didn't she? She is 97 years old! How is this even possible!
? This is what Johanna herself answers: "I was born into a family of gymnasts and have been playing sports since childhood. First gymnastics, then handball, then worked as a physical education teacher, and eventually - professional sports.
This is important, I am in constant motion. At the same time, I have 7 rules that I never deviate from. " Friends, before we go to the list of rules, we ask you to like and leave a comment under the video, this will help promote it, which will become motivation for even more people.
So, the 7 rules of Johanna Quaas. First. I sleep at least eight hours a day.
This is important for recovery. If possible, I also practice a short nap during the day. Second.
I follow a plant-based diet. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. I don't overeat, I don't eat junk food, I drink a lot of water.
The third. I do active "bed" gymnastics every day, right after waking up in the morning. This is useful for the preservation of joints.
Then a jog. Fourth. I train for one hour every day.
I continue to do gymnastics, it is a good preventive tool. I also like dancing and swimming. Fifth.
To prevent mental aging and stimulate the brain, I practice special specific exercises, games, crosswords, puzzles, and so on. Sixth. I am happy and enjoying life.
It is very important to be a happy person. This simplifies everything a lot. Sometimes the right psychoemotional state is even much more important than all these rules listed above.
And finally the seventh. To maintain the flexibility and elasticity of the muscles, as well as for the strength of the joints, I do stretching and strength exercises daily. You don't need to go to a fitness center to do this.
All exercises can be done at home. I recommend you the following four exercises: Lifting the pelvis with stretching the legs (x5) Lifting and lowering of the shoulders (x10 every move) Pulling the elastic band behind your back (x8) Pulling the elastic band forward (x8) Friends, before performing all these exercises, make sure that you have no contraindications. If you feel a sharp pain, it is better to stop performing the exercise and consult with a specialist.
In her free time, a woman spends time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and also travels frequently. She goes not only to competitions, but also arranges motivational performances around the world for the elderly. However, after looking at this, not only an elderly person can be motivated, but also any young man or woman.
Johanna often repeats this phrase: "If you're in good shape, it's easier for you to master life. When there is movement, there is life. " A woman really challenges our perception of age, and proves that age is just a number.
Johanna believes that it's never too late to do sports. And she hopes that her example will inspire other people. Friends, what do you think about this woman?
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