Super flexible 101-year-old holds care home keep fit classes

  • Report by ITV News Anglia's Russell Hookey

We have all heard that keeping fit can be the secret to staying young - and there is no better example of that than 101-year-old Marion Watson.

Marion who is a former gymnast gives exercise classes to fellow residents at Down Hall Residential Care Home in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex.

Marion's keep fit classes are very popular with her fellow residents Credit: ITV News Anglia

Marion feels it is best to keep herself and her class seated - but still manages a degree of flexibility that those in their 20s would be envious of.

Marion is still incredibly flexible Credit: ITV News Anglia

Marion's keep fit classes have earned her a place as a finalist in this year's Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons, which this year will take place virtually.