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Essex,5 mins

"Literally anyone can come, I have a 92 year old that comes to my classes in Tiptree."

Ben Fryer

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An Essex personal trainer tells Ben Fryer she has a 92 year old going to her fitness classes in Tiptree and Heybridge. Diane from Maldon, who attends Kirsty Beckwith's classes, has noticed improvements in her physical health since exercising. Academics in the US say if pensioners pump iron as well as regular exercise can extend their lives by over 30%.

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