Gruenfeld was inspired to start running after watching the 1986 Boston Marathon, at the age of 41.
Gruenfeld shared her tips for people wanting to be as fit as her at 79.
Get and stay strongGruenfeld said that she has found strength training helpful for her fitness, to maintain muscle as she has aged.
To maintain her muscle, Gruenfeld lifts heavy weights, to "really stress those muscles."
Add activities you enjoyYou don't have to only do strength training to get fit.
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—, Cherie Gruenfeld, Gruenfeld, that's, it's
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Service, Business, UCLA Health