Back in October 1969, Annie Janie Giudice became the first African-American woman to be Spouse of the Playboy Player of the Monthand now 82 years old, she is attracting new audiences with her inspirational fitness content. Whether breaking multiple Guinness World Records, or just breaking them everyday functional challenges, Giudice proudly reminds us that age is just a number.
Forget the rocking chair, there’s always time to get those reps in, proves Giudice, who never stops thinking of ways to show that slowing down should be a foreign concept. In fact, as of early 2026, the model, who now relies on her muscles, has set several Guinness World Records, many of which are her own.
The Guinness World Records are held by Annie Jenny Giudice
Judy jumped her world record set by winning the title of the oldest female competitive Skipper rope in 2019 and has held the record ever since. With that first record as the fuel for Judy’s fight against Father Time, she has since collected a wealth of Guinness gongs:
Why functional fitness is important for longevity and heart health
Whether you’re still young and not working towards your potential, or you’re getting older and need to get a little more active, Giudice is just the tonic. “I invite you to commit yourself,” he encouraged his nearly 200,000 followers in a recent Instagram post. “Block 30 minutes off your calendar like you’re going to the doctor. You deserve it! So let’s lace up those shoes and get moving!”
While Judy loves breaking obstacles, she is passionate about the kind of functional fitness she can try at home. In one video, a healthy woman is seen forcing herself to step backwards up her stairs without using a handrail to develop her coordination and balance. In another video, Giudice can be seen doing traditional gym exercises, no doubt building up her strength for this next world record challenge. But perhaps most encouragingly, Giudice isn’t afraid to share the weak points she’s still working on, documenting her journey with one-load repeats and using support like a car to help her reach her goal. “Growing up is exciting, you miss it,” pleads the model with a muscle. So what are YOU waiting for?
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