Last Updated on April 3, 2025
Not everyone is looking to age gracefully! We found a group of grandmothers doing something a little bit different — they’re learning to fight to keep their vitality.
Kickboxing Grandmothers Fight for their Vitality
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Fitness
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Fitness
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Fitness
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