Active Instructors in their 50s

TinaT · 04-26-21, 08:23 AM

So... a big "light bulb" moment for me this past week came with 2 threads recently made. One about Cathe and the other about Kelly. I think I've struggled with my collection of WOs because the vast majority are by instructors that are not actively producing workouts or streaming anymore. I know that might sound silly, but knowing these ladies are still doing all this is so inspiring to me.

So, what instuctors are still active that are roughly in their 50's and up?

Cathe
Kelly Coffey-Meyer
Tracie Long
Miranda Esmonde-White

Who else?

Paula N · 04-26-21, 08:34 AM

I am not sure if you are referring to instructors who are still producing DVDs or just actively teaching.

Kari Anderson is still actively teaching at her gym in Seattle, although she has not released a DVD in years. She must be in her 50s, just based on the age of her adult daughter who was in one of her DVDs.

I think Karen Voight is still teaching, because I remember someone posting a link to her Zoom classes in the past year.

moonbeam31 · 04-26-21, 08:44 AM

Ellen Barret is very close to, if not already 50.

bubbles76 · 04-26-21, 08:51 AM

Kathy Smith is still active, as are Gin Miller and Christy Taylor.

Gams · 04-26-21, 09:48 AM

Leslie Sansone

Vintage VFer · 04-26-21, 09:53 AM

Paul Eugene (on YouTube and Amazon Prime) is 65 and regularly uploads workouts.

I'm not up on all the yoga instructors. I bet there are some older, like Jane Adams, that keep making workouts.

toaster · 04-27-21, 09:47 PM

Just did a Google search that brought up a bunch of "old-timers" (a few have already been mentioned):

Gilad = 66
Leslie Sansone = 60
Tamilee Webb = 62
Jake Steinfeld = 63
Denise Austin = 64
Kathy Smith = 69
Chalene Johnson = 52
Susan Powter = 63
Billy Banks = 65
Cory (Corinna!) Everson = 63
Kiana Tom = 56 (ESPN Fitness Pros, I think)
Richard Simmons = 72
Rachel McLish = 65

I know that all of these instructors aren't currently "active" but thought it would be interesting to know for comparison's sake.

tiffanywu · 04-28-21, 12:22 AM

Gin Miller is still rockin' it (I love her step stuff from decades ago and her newer stuff looks great). And Ginette Deslauriers of Urban Tai Chi fame has a YouTube channel with fresh routines

fanofladyvols · 04-28-21, 06:13 AM

Isn't Janis Saffell close to or near 54?

Anywho, Janis Saffell
Tamilee Webb

And Debbie Siebers are all very active, look great and regularly post content on Instagram.

Gams · 04-28-21, 06:49 AM

I did not know many of these instructors were still producing workouts, probably because I almost exclusively use DVDs. But if they are still making workouts, I wish they would make them in DVD format. Maybe they don’t because of the expense? I don’t know.

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04-26-21, 08:23 AM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Active Instructors in their 50s So... a big "light bulb" moment for me this past week came with 2 threads recently made. One about Cathe and the other about Kelly. I think I've struggled with my collection of WOs because the vast majority are by instructors that are not actively producing workouts or streaming anymore. I know that might sound silly, but knowing these ladies are still doing all this is so inspiring to me. So, what instuctors are still active that are roughly in their 50's and up? Cathe Kelly Coffey-Meyer Tracie Long Miranda Esmonde-White Who else? __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

04-26-21, 08:34 AM
Paula N VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I am not sure if you are referring to instructors who are still producing DVDs or just actively teaching. Kari Anderson is still actively teaching at her gym in Seattle, although she has not released a DVD in years. She must be in her 50s, just based on the age of her adult daughter who was in one of her DVDs. I think Karen Voight is still teaching, because I remember someone posting a link to her Zoom classes in the past year. __________________ It's so important to enjoy this, or else why bother? - Kari Anderson No dress rehearsal. This is our life.

04-26-21, 08:44 AM
moonbeam31 Join Date: Jan 2005	Ellen Barret is very close to, if not already 50.

04-26-21, 08:51 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Kathy Smith is still active, as are Gin Miller and Christy Taylor. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

04-26-21, 09:53 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Paul Eugene (on YouTube and Amazon Prime) is 65 and regularly uploads workouts. I'm not up on all the yoga instructors. I bet there are some older, like Jane Adams, that keep making workouts. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

04-27-21, 09:47 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Just did a Google search that brought up a bunch of "old-timers" (a few have already been mentioned): Gilad = 66 Leslie Sansone = 60 Tamilee Webb = 62 Jake Steinfeld = 63 Denise Austin = 64 Kathy Smith = 69 Chalene Johnson = 52 Susan Powter = 63 Billy Banks = 65 Cory (Corinna!) Everson = 63 Kiana Tom = 56 (ESPN Fitness Pros, I think) Richard Simmons = 72 Rachel McLish = 65 I know that all of these instructors aren't currently "active" but thought it would be interesting to know for comparison's sake. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

04-28-21, 12:22 AM
tiffanywu VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Gin Miller is still rockin' it (I love her step stuff from decades ago and her newer stuff looks great). And Ginette Deslauriers of Urban Tai Chi fame has a YouTube channel with fresh routines

04-28-21, 06:13 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Isn't Janis Saffell close to or near 54? Anywho, Janis Saffell Tamilee Webb And Debbie Siebers are all very active, look great and regularly post content on Instagram. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

04-28-21, 06:49 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I did not know many of these instructors were still producing workouts, probably because I almost exclusively use DVDs. But if they are still making workouts, I wish they would make them in DVD format. Maybe they don’t because of the expense? I don’t know.