UP-LIFT-ING: Strong at Any Age!

[@TheRemizinho]

As a sedentary 44 year old former athlete, trying to get back on my feet using strength training, this was very humbling and emotional to watch. Much respect for John!

[@Breal191]

Me too. Don’t stay sedentary too long. Your joints will thank you. I’m 52 and just got back into a few months ago after unite a long time being basically sedentary. My ankles, knees, hips elbows and shoulders are where my limitations lie. I don’t let it stop me. I notched the other day I’m getting stronger. Elbow braces are helpful. Buying knee braces next.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I hope you’ve made the changes! Best to you.

[@michaelmorton6566]

Im 52 been sick for 2 years im now getting back into working out to fix my health and regain my strength hope you are doing well with your strength training its hard to get back into it but we can do it

[@elchacal658]

Keep going it at never stop moving! You dont have to be an olympian, take it one step at a time.

[@doctt6639]

These guys are now my athletic heroes. We have a local power lifter by the name of Joe Stockinger at 90 years of age he Sumo deadlifted 405 for 3 reps and squats 275. He still rides his bike everywhere and is about the nicest human being you could meet. My excuses to skip training days seem trivial when I see these old boys hitting it!!!

[@frazierdr1]

Jvm

[@suntzu7727]

I have seen Joe Stockinger lifting on KZbin videos. It must be amazing to know him personally!

[@AdamHMortimer]

Wow! I am in tears watching this. I feel so many people have been spoon fed limiting beliefs about aging. The best is yet to be! Here is a man in his 90s being more optimistic than ever! I started weightlifting at 40 and I am excited to face aging with the mindset of an athlete. I am ready to race as long and hard as I can against Father Time!

[@chrisbuesnell3428]

Grow up

[@kellywalker4494]

This is amazing. I have been lifting since I was 18 and I’m now 50. I intend to continue for life, it’s a lifestyle. I’m not going to be sat in an armchair watching daytime TV, I’m going to be down the gym with these guys 💥

[@smoggie2833]

Me too! Right attitude dude.

[@ren_dezvous]

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, this is by far the best short film I have ever seen about strength training. While watching this, John reminds me of the hundreds, if not, thousands of patients I saw in the geriatric facilities. If some of them had done what John did, what a better life they could have had instead of a slow painful suffering due to inactivity and weakness. Way to go, John! Great job to all and to Dr. Sully!

[@mybartmanful]

This story is one of the best I have seen thus far with Starting Strength. Way to go Dr. Sullivan for making such a difference in these folks' lives. Congrats to John, a 92 year old young athlete!

[@dennisdose5697]

I'm 62 and have been lifting for about 7 years. Just set a PR in bench this week. Very inspiring to see a guy 30 years my senior lifting more than I could when I was 10 years younger. Go John!

[@karinbowen9966]

This is so inspirational!! I’m 62 and John was definitely one of the people who showed me age isn’t a limiting factor!! Thank you John and Sully!!

[@katsfoilhat2963]

I’m also crying. What an inspiration. I want this for all of us over 50. Imagine being the only one of your friends or family left( obviously not John) , and having this gym community to show up for everyday. Just beautiful ❤️💪🏻👏🏻

[@WayneWheeler-g1e]

John was my fathers name and he had that you always do it ,attitude . which inspired me. Now i have two Johns to inspire me to get to the gym. He's just WOW. Thanks John. Wayne Wheeler Edmonton,Alberta,Canada..

[@agaviani]

as of December 2023, John is still lifting weights at 97 years old... wow!!

[@robert4314]

Greysteel; Great video thank you so much for sharing/ John is 92 years young and doing great/ Thanks again

[@mohamedmohamed-ps6qf]

It doesn't matter how long you live; what's important is that you live your life healthy, strong and independent💪

[@john555l]

My new hero. i love this film. i love his way of living to the fullest. hope to see more of John's inspiring lifting.

[@franciscomera835]

I am so glad that this gentleman is doing a positive activity for his wellbeing, and at the same time, becomes an example for those of use who are over 60.

[@davidnelson456]

Thank you for this incredible inspiration!!! I'm just starting out at 55 and love watching these young athletes compete. Well done John and Doc Sullivan!

[@malcolmhales8181]

Good luck.

[@malcolmhales8181]

Inspirational. I am now 61, been lifting on and off, mostly on since i was 12 yo. I really do think i enjoy it more now, than i did when i was a competing athlete!! Well done John and Greysteel, wish we had a gym like this near me.

[@beskeptic]

Oh my! Thats so amazing! Thank you all for this!

[@terrytaz8914]

With a tear in my eye,im cheerin this dude on! What a hero. Great stuff here

[@vegasfitness1]

I am a fan of John Claassen and I use his content to motivate my 88-year-old father. Since John started at age 89, he is the perfect role model! Please tell me if this is the most recent update on John because the video showed a 2019 date in the credits. Last year I set AAU Women's World Masters records deadlifting the exact same numbers as John! Remarkable, because I compete in 65-69 year-olds at 148 pounds of body weight. Share more of John, because his testimony reaches a much-needed demographic. Thanks for Greysteel!

[@MrHabs66]

What a inspirational story. It brought tears to my eyes. Keep up the great work 👊

[@MIDTOWNE1]

Tears of JOY while watching!!!

[@bartram33]

This has inspired me. I’m 72, retired nearly 8 years. I am blessed with good health, 6’3” 230lbs ( I was 220lbs when I was 24 ) so stable weight. Watching this I realized I still have a lot that I can do before I reach home base and this video has inspired me to have a go. Thank you😊

[@gmpaulmiller]

This is the reason behind my choice to enter a physique competition to celebrate my 70th birthday in two years...2024. Because of Greysteel, I know I can become strong, because of John, I know I am bodybuilder and I will be excellent on that day. Along the way, I am going to to breaking barriers, challenging my body, and making myself better than I have ever been in my life! Thank you, John, thank you, Dr. Sullivan ... Sully...for giving me the power to dream again.

[@gregorymccoy6797]

This is the type of social engagement and physical fight that sustains him, I wholeheartedly believe. It makes me happy to see him not just alive but "living". Im sure we'll all do our level-best to follow his lead. 235 is not too shabby. Lots of people cannot manage that weight.

[@charleschen4766]

John is the inspiration. Remember he has the best coach standing behind him.

[@jerrycunningham1820]

Great job Sully. And John for the effort. Inspiring in a world that needs it.

[@sharipartuschowen1155]

This brought on tears of joy! Thank you John Claasen, you have inspired this old lady!🔥👏🏻

[@ebaustin99]

Wow! I absolutely loved this. Kudos to the producers. And congrats to John who is an amazing athlete and person.

[@meikeliando2592]

Thanks!

[@yochevedbrachasimon4979]

Wow- so inspiring. He really is a pioneer! He helps me create a new paradigm for training. John well done- keep it up

[@Cersei78]

Wow, I cried right through this. Just fabulous.

[@hmsilset]

Great little documentary :) I think the most important thing when geting older, is to always have some small or bg goals and want to learn!

[@glendyfolwick7362]

I’m so excited to see the moment when he lifted his PR! So inspired!!!!

[@matthewblumenthal804]

I realized a long time ago that training is for life. Do i think it will extend my years? Not really. It will make the years I have better, and that's what i seek. Being strong just makes life better. It allows one to do things that otherwise would be impossible. It allows one to fend for ones self. I am able to help others rather than always asking for help. I think that's a pretty big deal. John is an inspiration.

[@edsedlak6827]

John, thanks for inspiring us to NOT go gently into this good night. Well done!

[@900198619]

I almost cried when he got the 235. Inspiring indeed!

[@webbie592]

I cried

[@jukker95]

John is incredibly inspiring, Im 61, started doing weight training every other day and in 6 weeks can already see positive changes. Thanx greysteel for the inspiration. I wonder if they are similarly focussed gyms in Canada

[@petergeneva]

Sniff, sniff: I must be allergic to this (wipes tears). Love you from Switzerland John!

[@Myrmecia]

Me too. Same "allergy" here in Australia too.

[@wandaweber3123]

How wonderful. Congratulation. I’m so glad there’s a gym that is available to you !

[@mildredbrochu5546]

Thank you thank you so much for the encourage🙏

[@Fit81]

you sir are an inspiration! i´m 40 years old and im not going to stop doing exercise ever, if god permits. Thank you for sharing this incredible video🧡

[@mohammads.shukairy7810]

Inspirational. Way to Mr Classen Thank you Sully for the great video!

[@kalwija]

It's such a great video Mr. Sullivan! I admire the way you promote strength training.

[@GreySteel]

Thank you, sir.

[@andreaandersonphd8360]

So inspiring. I could watch videos about John all day

[@TimONeill18]

Incredible! Absolutely inspiring and right where I want to be in the future!

[@Lakefilms]

MUCH respect to John and to all of those that captured this wonderful doc about him.

[@sandtiger]

Have watched this before. but I needed some fresh inspiration. Love John Classen and Sully.

[@robh5695]

You, sir, are an inspiration. I plan to strength train for the remainder of my life (54 yrs young now). Also learn and practice qi gong. #1: self-image - Psychocybernetics.

[@BattlecatRed]

Excellent video! Like John, I lift not to compete with others, I lift to compete with myself. I'm 66 and lifting regularly and gaining strength all the time (slowly but surely).

[@davidpenfold]

This is absolutely wonderful and so inspiring. Thanks to you both.

[@MTAfrankie]

CONGRATULATIONS to John! You're a true inspiration to anybody who sees this. Making you a everlasting impact on people's lives foe eternity or as long as this video is able to be watched. God bless your soul!

[@GreySteel]

Thank you!

[@romanianhustler3309]

I don’t know who you are but I just found this channel and love this clip. More people should know that lifting weights is more than necessary. Keep the content💪🏻

[@molotulo8808]

This man is an inspiration to everyone who wants to improve their body/spirit!

[@alidemir9897]

Such an inspiration!!! I know youngsters that can not lift 107kg... Thank you Mr. Sullivan!!

[@mikefrizzell2532]

What a remarkable inspiration! God bless you, John.

[@Aaron-ec8uc]

So glad to see John again.

[@frankhammer2937]

The most inspiring video I've ever seen. Read and re - read "The Barbell Prescription". I plan to lift until I'm gone. I'm 62 years old.

[@denniscruz8758]

Amazing... thank you for the inspiration

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Inspiring! Forget the numbers its just you against the bar. Simple, energizing, an achievement.

[@sebthacker5515]

Really awesome video, keep it up John 👏

[@lisainpalmdesert]

What a beautiful story!

[@Briansgate]

You sir, are an inspiration!

[@megret1808]

Incredibly inspiring

[@shailendrasingh718]

Watching and also cheering for him while he lifted. Nothing will be more motivational than him 😘

[@coryjorgensen622]

Just can't say how much I love this. Keep going!

[@signmeupruss]

Wonderful stuff, Doc Sully.

[@snippyJ]

My face is hurting from smiling so much right now. He is so cool!

[@GreySteel]

He is amazing, indeed.

[@twmlloyd5257]

brilliant, if this doesnt make you get out there and have a go nothing well, huge respect to you both

[@kwalking7]

Awesome job!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RawFitChris]

Tears of joy.... tears of joy.

[@TheDylan6908]

God bless you John!

[@fernandobertrand1532]

Amazing & inspiring!

[@jaimemagpayo5241]

Oh my, I think my dad needds to see this!

[@denkonglifts]

Absolutely positively inspirational !!!

[@johnnyyukon7887]

freaken awesome!!!!!

[@gregorybuttari8651]

Dude you are Awesome.

[@davidsohovich6044]

"I started at 89 and now I'm hooked!" 😂 Great Video!

[@anissueofursincerity]

I an going to show this video to everybody I know who gripes about being over 50.

[@thefox1703]

Amen John!

[@fabiomerlin8820]

Talk about inspiration...you are the kind of guys I look up to. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@vicmangym4017]

Es impresionante es un gran campeón, un gran señor. Felicidades 💪🏆👏👍...

[@carloslujan9084]

Wonderful story, very inspirational.

[@BULLHOGBEATS]

Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the inspiration John !

[@rken3116]

This is amazing.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

I teared up when he got most inspiring athlete!

[@andybuckle285]

Inspirational!!

[@bbsal4031]

Gym owner, you have some great looking hair! And beautiful story, keeps me inspired to always continue weight training.

[@tyjones1978]

Blessings in abundance.. This video got me emotional.. 💯💯💪

[@dr.patnesbitt]

JOhn is a very inspiring man

[@charlesoneill466]

67 years old ...going out to do another set

[@frankcaceres4925]

Badass!! Strong old man! Stoic! Heroic!

[@UFCgymROCKLIN]

Amazing video!! Thank you

[@GreySteel]

Thanks for watching.

[@Ttlwar]

Amazing. If I can, I will follow

[@straighttalker9410]

Truly inspiring, you go JC!

[@marcelmetcalfe6900]

WOW, fantastic.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

My cousin lives in Niles Illinois she's lived there most of her adult life. our ages are 6 months apart. We are both War Babies.

[@gregcrutch940]

Amazing!!

[@simonwesley711]

This is awe inspiring! Thank you

[@johnnickless2529]

Awesome video. I love powerlifting and strength training but the barbell prescription movement is the pinnacle for me. Dr john sullivan is a hero of mine. Rip ain’t so bad either lol