UP-LIFT-ING: Strong at Any Age!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2022
- What's it like to train for your first powerlifting meet at the age of 92? Find out in this beautiful documentary of Greysteel Athlete John Claassen!
In 2019, John Claassen signed up for a strengthlifting meet in Chicago, where he inspired his fellow athletes, his family, his training partners, and his coach with an outstanding performance in the deadlift. John's example shows us that anybody can get stronger, anybody can be an Athlete of Aging, anybody can live life to the fullest.
This documentary was originally directed by our dear friend Jennifer Mae Watters for Independence Village and released as "Outlifting Life." Jenny Mae re-cut the film for the Greysteel Channel as "Up-Lift-Ing," and we are deeply grateful to her for documenting John's incredible story.
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED by Jennifer Mae Watters
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (Greysteel Channel): Damian Lang
EXECUTIVE PATRONS: John and Val Rosengren
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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!
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.
I hope you’ve made the changes! Best to you.
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
Keep going it at never stop moving! You dont have to be an olympian, take it one step at a time.
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!!!
Jvm
I have seen Joe Stockinger lifting on TH-cam videos. It must be amazing to know him personally!
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!
Grow up
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 💥
Me too! Right attitude dude.
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!
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!
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 ❤️💪🏻👏🏻
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!
It doesn't matter how long you live; what's important is that you live your life healthy, strong and independent💪
Greysteel; Great video thank you so much for sharing/ John is 92 years young and doing great/ Thanks again
I'm not crying. YOU'RE crying!
Mad, MAD respect for this man.
Sniff, sniff: I must be allergic to this (wipes tears). Love you from Switzerland John!
Me too. Same "allergy" here in Australia too.
Tears of JOY while watching!!!
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!!
as of December 2023, John is still lifting weights at 97 years old... wow!!
John, thanks for inspiring us to NOT go gently into this good night. Well done!
John is the inspiration. Remember he has the best coach standing behind him.
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!
I almost cried when he got the 235. Inspiring indeed!
I cried
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.
What a inspirational story. It brought tears to my eyes. Keep up the great work 👊
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.
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.
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!
Good luck.
I started lifting at 16. I am 32 now and thought I was old. Well, not anymore. God Bless John, our hero!
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.
With a tear in my eye,im cheerin this dude on! What a hero. Great stuff here
Oh my! Thats so amazing! Thank you all for this!
Really awesome video, keep it up John 👏
This is absolutely wonderful and so inspiring. Thanks to you both.
Absolutely positively inspirational !!!
Amen! Keep moving forward!
Such an inspiration!!! I know youngsters that can not lift 107kg...
Thank you Mr. Sullivan!!
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.
Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the inspiration John !
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🧡
Inspiring! Forget the numbers its just you against the bar. Simple, energizing, an achievement.
Incredibly inspiring
Amazing... thank you for the inspiration
So glad to see John again.
Incredible! Absolutely inspiring and right where I want to be in the future!
Wow, I cried right through this. Just fabulous.
Wonderful story, very inspirational.
Amen John!
Thank you thank you so much for the encourage🙏
MUCH respect to John and to all of those that captured this wonderful doc about him.
So inspiring. I could watch videos about John all day
What a remarkable inspiration!
God bless you, John.
Wow! I absolutely loved this. Kudos to the producers. And congrats to John who is an amazing athlete and person.
God bless you John!
Inspirational. Way to Mr Classen
Thank you Sully for the great video!
What a beautiful story!
Great job Sully. And John for the effort. Inspiring in a world that needs it.
Inspirational!!
This brought on tears of joy! Thank you John Claasen, you have inspired this old lady!🔥👏🏻
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.
You sir, are an inspiration!
Just can't say how much I love this. Keep going!
Simply amazing
Amazing & inspiring!
Amazing!!
Wow- so inspiring. He really is a pioneer! He helps me create a new paradigm for training. John well done- keep it up
Tears of joy.... tears of joy.
What an inspiration to everyone.
This is awe inspiring! Thank you
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😊
Blessings in abundance.. This video got me emotional.. 💯💯💪
How wonderful. Congratulation. I’m so glad there’s a gym that is available to you !
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.
Amazing video!!
Thank you
Thanks for watching.
I’m so excited to see the moment when he lifted his PR! So inspired!!!!
Watching and also cheering for him while he lifted. Nothing will be more motivational than him 😘
Have watched this before. but I needed some fresh inspiration. Love John Classen and Sully.
freaken awesome!!!!!
This is amazing.
WOW, fantastic.
so inspiring!!
"I started at 89 and now I'm hooked!" 😂 Great Video!
It's such a great video Mr. Sullivan! I admire the way you promote strength training.
Thank you, sir.
Wonderful stuff, Doc Sully.
I teared up when he got most inspiring athlete!
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💪🏻
Es impresionante es un gran campeón, un gran señor. Felicidades 💪🏆👏👍...
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).
Truly inspiring, you go JC!
67 years old ...going out to do another set
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!
brilliant, if this doesnt make you get out there and have a go nothing well, huge respect to you both
Badass!! Strong old man! Stoic! Heroic!
This man is an inspiration to everyone who wants to improve their body/spirit!
My face is hurting from smiling so much right now. He is so cool!
He is amazing, indeed.
Amazing. If I can, I will follow
An Inspiration!
Dude you are
Awesome.
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.
You go ,Brother !!!🏋♂️🏋♂️🏋♂️
Good on ya'
This Gentleman is more a inspiration to me than the Rock or Dave Bautista could ever be (just to name two randomly)
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
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!
Thank you!
Awesomeness 💯💯💯💪