EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 51 MIN
S12 EP1: Think You’re Too Old? Watch This
from The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast · host Constantly Varied Gear
Need a lift? Meet Ginny Maccoll. Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years young, Ginny did her very first pull up and later competed on American Ninja Warrior, making history at age 71 as the oldest person to complete an obstacle. Besides being a badass, she’s delightful and listening to her voice just makes you want to get up and do better. Ginny’s here to tell you that the best is yet to come! It just takes a little time out of your comfort zone. (00:01:14) Welcome Ginny Maccoll to the podcast.(00:03:33) Ginny talks about her generation’s limitations on women athletes.(00:06:00) Ginny’s first pull-up was at age 63. What started her on this path and why.(00:10:00) Ginny compares her generation to her daughter Jesse Graff’s.(00:18:55) How Ginny’s training differs from that of a 35 year old athlete.(00:25:21) The message Ginny wants you to hear: it’s not too late.(00:29:04) What a typical day of eating looks like for Ginny.(00:36:08) How Ginny prioritizes sleep for recovery. (00:39:14) Ginny describes what it’s like being on 3 seasons of Ninja Warrior.(00:48:15) Where to hear more from Ginny.Ginny’s Links:https://www.youtube.com/@ginnymaccoll996www.facebook.com/gmaccollwww.instagram.com/ginnymaccollwww.tiktok.com/@ginnymaccoll Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
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