58-jarige vamp werkt zichzelf in het zweet voor een zeer bijzonder levensdoel (foto's)

Leeftijd is maar een getal.

Dat is de boodschap die de 58-jarige Jodi Harrison-Bauer nogmaals de wereld in wil sturen. En niet door middel van een wenskaartje, maar door de oudste geselecteerde vrouw ooit te worden voor de Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.  Van een ambitieus plan gesproken.

Miss Bauer heeft dan ook alle troeven in huis om haar levensdroom te verwezenlijken.  Naast trotse bezitter van de titels World Fitness American- en World Fitness Universe champion, is ze tevens eigenares van haar eigen sportschool Jodifit fitness studio in Connecticut. 

Kienen, quizzen, candy crush, bloemschikken… typische activiteiten van haar leeftijdgenoten zijn niet voor haar weggelegd. In plaats houdt ze zich dagelijks bezig met resistance training, cardio-oefingen en gewichtheffen. Zou ze toevallig Jason Statham als buurman hebben? 

Mocht ze gekozen worden door Sports Illustrated zal ze niet de oudste vrouw zijn die op de cover van SI Swim verschijnt.  Die eer gaat naar de majestueuze 65-jarige Christie Brinkley. Maar Bauer zou wel de eerste oudste vrouw zijn die geselecteerd wordt via een open casting. 

“I want to be in the Swimsuit Issue at age 59 because no woman should ever be boxed in”, aldus de GILF van onze dromen.

We duimen alvast voor haar.

View this post on Instagram

Walking on the runway is my happy place. Standing on a platform voicing my passion & purpose is my strong AND happy place. • • • #modelbehavior #balance #fulfillyourpurpose #livewithpassion #love #kindness #consistency #takeaction #agoalisadreamwithaplan

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jul 17, 2019 at 5:12am PDT

View this post on Instagram

I’m really good with being 58. I’ve worked hard to be healthy and fit. We all have our story. This is a big part of mine, and making my health and wellness a priority consistently been a priority for 40 years.

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jul 16, 2019 at 3:28pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

And here I go! Honoring my passion and standing in my truth. Thank you for your support and wise words ladies of Jodifit. You are kick ass, smart, fun, and live & dream outside the box. We have become a family because we won’t stand for the status quo. We are not too old, too young, too tall, too short. We are perfectly imperfect and always a work in progress. Let’s show @si_swimsuit the power of strong women in pursuit of whatever their imagination and dreams take them @lisagarciaportrait – – #defiance #graceandgrit #jumpoutofyourcomfortzone #ageless #limitless #smartwomen #womenwholiftweights #mindfulness #itstartswithyou #tribe #familyfirst #dreambigger #dontstopbelieving #writeyourstory #siswim #miami?#siswimsearch

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jul 10, 2019 at 12:31pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

I want to be the new, kick-ass version of a 60 year old woman. Strong, physical, vital in all aspects- mind, body & soul. I was brought into the world with a purpose. It is my goal to help women of ALL ages to not be discouraged by their age. We do not have an expiration date stamped on us. We are GOOD forever. I applaud all of us because we represent an important voice that can’t be silent any longer. – – – #rockonateveryage #ageisjustanumber #noexpirationdate #58andfit #babyboomerwomen #maturewomenfitness #maturewomenrock #60isthenew40 #embraceyourage #agelessgrace #siswimsearch #55andolder #agemeansnothing

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jul 8, 2019 at 5:00am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Age has never defined me. I always did things a little sooner or much later lol. Finding myself in my 40s &50s has been a fabulous journey without any regrets. Ive learned from my experiences, both happy and sad, fun and frustrating. Through it all, I knew it would eventually take me to the place I would be fulfilled. As I learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, I know that I’m growing as a woman. mom, business owner and new wife. I am looking forward to my journey to Miami for the Sports Illustrated open casting call for their Swim 2020 issue. I look forward to meeting the wonderful people who have made women feel confident about themselves and have reached out to so many women. Age shouldn’t be a factor in order to achieve goals. I am not a model. Im just a woman who believes that fitness is a lifestyle and staying healthy in my body is important. I want to help others feel empowered. That is my passion. As in my @si_swimsuit video, I stated that no woman should be boxed in. I am here to represent all of you who have felt boxed in. Wish me luck! – – – #agelesswomen #dontboxmein #ageisjustanumber #fitlife #fitat58 #nolimits

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jul 2, 2019 at 2:08pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

Embrace who you are and don’t be boxed in by others. All our lives we did what others expected of us regarding what they thought was right, what was comfortable for THEM. I was a pleaser. What should a 58 year old woman look like? They would put us in a box because that’s where THEY were comfortable. At Jodifit, every woman owns who she is. There are no boxes except for the ones we jump on. I’m here to represent all the women who’ve felt boxed in. It’s taken me 58 years to help myself, stand in my truth, and honor myself by stepping outside the box. Now and for the past 10 years I’ve been helping others getting stronger- mind, body & soul. My clients, my daughters, my husband, and my friends have made me a better, happier and more fulfilled woman. – – – #dontboxmein #fitatanyage #fitnessisageless

A post shared by JodiFit (@jodifit) on Jun 23, 2019 at 9:35am PDT