106-year-old in Salt Lake City still feisty, sharp in daily exercise routine

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
106-year-old still feisty, sharp in daily exercise routine
At age 106, Mary Kawakami of Salt Lake City stays sharp and feisty with a daily exercise routine designed by her 75-year-old son.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KABC) -- So what's your excuse?



You may need to find a new reason to skip exercising after watching a feisty 106-year-old perform her workout routine with her 75-year-old son.



Mary Kawakami is a workout diva, starting every day with a routine designed by her son Paul.



He's helped her out for more than 20 years.



They absolutely adore each other and their workout is like a comedy routine.



"The reason why she lived so long is she's mean," Paul jokes.



Mary embraces her centenarian status.



"How old am I? 1-0-6. Will be 107 in two weeks. Basically I am old!" she says.



And she's not slowing down. Her lungs are still strong and her heart rate is excellent.



And Paul - who is a Tai Chi instructor - says his mom is the best. Whatever he comes up with she is willing to try.

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