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Holly Reese | Guinness World Record Holder & Healthy Aging Coach
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Holly Reese — “The Lavender Legend”

At 63, Healthy Aging Coach and Ph.D. candidate trains to reclaim the Guinness World Record for most push-ups completed in one hour — aiming to surpass 1,575 push-ups.

“Strength doesn’t have an expiration date.
Age is irrelevant. Never give up on your dreams.”

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Holly Reese — The Lavender Legend - Guinness World Record holder push-ups age 63

Quick Facts

Name: Holly Reese
Age: 63
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Known As: The Lavender Legend
Profession: Healthy Aging Coach (Adults 50+)
Doctoral Work: Ph.D. candidate, Health Education & Promotion (Walden University)

Record History

  • Aug 19, 2023: 1,036 push-ups in one hour (first women’s record)
  • Sept 30, 2023: 1,207 push-ups in one hour (broke own record)
  • Current benchmark to beat: 1,575 push-ups in one hour

Why This Story Matters

  • First woman ever to set the Guinness World Record in this category.
  • A rare comeback attempt at age 63 to exceed a dramatic benchmark: 1,575 push-ups/hour.
  • Holly works daily with adults in their 50s–80s helping them build strength, prevent falls, and protect independence.
  • Her doctoral research explores fall-prevention behavior among older minority adults in a real-world mixed-methods study.
  • This attempt bridges research, coaching, and lived experience—a powerful message about healthy aging.

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Holly Reese
“The Lavender Legend”
Email: holly@healthyagingtransformations.com
Phone: 510.484.4253

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many push-ups is the current world record?
A: The benchmark to reclaim the record is 1,575 push-ups in one hour.

Q: How old is Holly Reese?
A: Holly Reese is 63 years old.

Q: What is Holly Reese’s profession?
A: She is a Healthy Aging Coach and Ph.D. candidate studying fall prevention among older adults.