LARAINE DUNN:
AGEING
WITH
ATTITUDE
I feel that I am really
blessed to be able to
play and have fun.
By Toni Krasicki
A
ustralian fitness industry icon, OH! Magazine author and fitness professional,
Laraine Dunn, shares with us the key to ageing gracefully.
“That’s how I make a lot of my decisions,” explains
Novocastrian Laraine Dunn, “By getting out of my comfort
zone.” She’s explaining the finer details of how ageing with a
positive attitude is something she considers the key to living a
healthy and happy life – and she’s living proof that it works.
Sounding far younger than her 68 years, Laraine’s enthusiasm
for life is contagious. Still teaching group fitness classes for
seniors and sharing her positive outlook on ageing, Laraine
is a big believer in encouraging individuals to get out of their
comfort zone.
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In 2005 she was the recipient of Australian Fitness Network’s
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her achievements as a
national and international presenter, educator, author and
group exercise instructor. Best known for her expertise and
originality in aquatic exercise education and healthy ageing,
her joie de vivre has inspired many to get out of their chair and
embrace growing old with a healthy and positive attitude.
Married for 37 years to her late husband, Gary, Laraine says
that they both tried to live for the moment and enjoy life as
much as they could. Valuing the body and taking risks are
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