Where the Beach Gets Fit

She Broke the Gym Rules in the 70s - Now She’s 75 and Still Running w/ Jackie Wareing


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In this episode, Jake Wareing sits down with his mother, Jackie Wareing, to talk about the evolution of fitness from the 1970s to today. Jackie was one of the first women to lift weights when it was still seen as a man’s sport. She went on to become a personal trainer and helped shape the culture of strength training for women.

Jackie shares stories from the early days of strength training at the gym, the exclusive nature of gym memberships in the past, and how training philosophies have evolved. She also shares some tips on how fitness must adapt with age and the mindset needed to stay active long-term.

Jake and Jackie also discuss the impact of motivation, family, and community in fitness, along with personal reflections on what it means to age gracefully while staying strong.

Listen now, Jackie’s stories will inspire you to keep moving and maintain lifelong fitness.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Journey through training and education (0:00)

Early bodybuilding pioneers (01:58)

Joining the Wareing’s gym community (04:20)

Training methods and calisthenics (06:55)

Certification and personal training journey (11:46)

Balancing family and career (13:14)

Aging and adapting training (16:43)

Maintaining a positive attitude (18:54)

Reflecting on the past and present (22:34) 

Additional Resources

Jackie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiewareing_

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Already a Wareing’s member? Sign up for a new class today: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=14645

Visit our website for more: https://wareingsgym.com

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Where The Beach Gets Fit is a podcast with a mission to entertain, inspire, and educate our community on everything fitness to help you crush all your goals and reach your peak.

 

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Where the Beach Gets FitBy Jake Wareing