DE SOTO, Mo. — Lorraine Acre may not be the strongest or most muscular member of the Iron Integrity gym in De Soto, but she has been inspiring those around her, especially when they learn she’s 97 years old.
“I turn 98 in November,” said Acre, who lives in De Soto.
Three mornings a week, Acre spends 45 minutes with her 83-year-old friend, Sarah Brown working out at the gym on Hwy. 21 near Hwy. 110 in De Soto.
Jake Wycoff, who owns the De Soto gym and another one in Union, said it is absolutely inspiring and astonishing to see the older gym members, like Acre, care for their health and keep moving.
Acre said exercising has been a part of her life, adding that when she was 80, she had a daily at-home exercise routine that included sit-ups, push-ups, stretching exercises and lifting 10-pound free weights.
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