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How an 81-Year-Old Fitness Instructor Is Redefining Healthy Aging0

• Health, Lifestyle
• July 23, 2026

Dr. Marilyn LoPresti is a lifelong educator, martial artist, business owner, and breast cancer survivor who belies the stereotypes about aging.  She believes the secret to healthy aging isn’t avoiding life’s challenges, it’s learning how to get back up. Most people wouldn’t expect to sign up for a fitness class and discover the instructor is