Two 88-Year-Olds Find Love at the Gym
Barbara and Fred proved that you are never too old to find a workout partner and fall in love.
You are never too old to make a new best friend. Two 88-year-olds named Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins proved just that when they met in the weight room at a gym in Birmingham, England.
Both Barbara and Fred moved into a retirement village, which is a special community where older adults live. They both wanted to stay active, so they visited the local gym to lift weights and stay strong. Before long, they started exercising together and cheering each other on.
Their friendship grew stronger with every workout. They realized how much fun they had together, whether they were lifting barbells or just sitting down for a chat. Eventually, these two gym buddies fell in love!
Barbara and Fred say they never expected to meet someone so special at age 88. Their story shows that exciting new chapters can start at any time in life.