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Meet 96-Year-Old That Stays Fit with Yoga and Dance

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Published 13 May 2020

Need some workout inspiration? Meet 96-year-old Phyllis Sues who joins The Doctors to share her secret to staying fit. She jokes that she thinks she came out of the womb doing the splits. Phyllis danced on Broadway professionally until she was 50 and shares the key is that you have to love what you do. Watch as she performs some incredible moves on stage. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctors Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedoctors Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoctorstv About The Doctors: The Doctors is an Emmy award-winning daytime talk show hosted by ER physician Dr. Travis Stork and co-hosted by plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon, along with dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra, OB-GYN Dr. Nita Landry, and neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho. The Doctors helps you understand the latest health headlines, delivers exclusive interviews with celebrities dealing with health issues, debates and investigates health and safety claims, explains the latest viral videos and how you can avoid emergency situations, and serves up celebrity chefs to share the hottest and healthiest recipes and foods.

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@RubyZanUKlast year My grandmother who died at 103 walked five to six miles a day, cooked her own food, looked after her chickens and cared for her 101 year old husband. She . ...Expand 196
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@eatmeatandliftweights57543 years ago Respect! The 12 dislikes are from nursing home owners and big pharma executives! 1502
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@professordumbledore67993 years ago And the best thing is that she started learning yoga at the age of 85. It' s her attitude and approach towards life. Love you granny. When i grow old i just wanna be like you. Happy and ever smiling. 90
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@amandalcullen3 years ago I am 56 and i can do all of those. I was hoping that i can continue to do these exercises when i' m much older. It' s so inspiring to see someone who has continued to exercise to this level. 463
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@panda590433 years ago Her mind is so sharp - i' m impressed! 252
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@LongCovidCFSAcademy3 years ago I used to do yoga with phyllis, she' s awesome! Love that we' re celebrating age with this amazing woman. 103
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@kalipress43383 years ago She is an inspiration and doing what you love is so vital for your life. She' s slim, she moves in different positions, dancing and yoga and her youthful . ...Expand 75
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@leavesofdecember3 years ago " you' ve got to love what you do" and everyone is clapping, but no one is actually loving what they' re doing. Y' all need to stop . ...Expand 13
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@matiasdv88483 years ago She is in better condition than me! Inspiring. 118
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@aquaseahorselove3939last year My relatives in their 90' s who are still mentally and physically fit all tell me the exact same thing. Keep moving! Stay active!
we don' t . ...Expand 51
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@ultravioletspirit3 years ago This guy is so awesome and kind i love the gentleness and respect he treats the elderly lady. So nice to watch! 24
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@lanellduncan9723last year I just started doing pilates and yoga. Because i was recovering from a deep vein thrombosis. Dvt) i need to focus on my balance and flexibility. Lifting . ...Expand 2
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@jamisedenari2449last year This episode is two years old. She died a year after this. Still very inspiring. 7
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@teresarengifo66753 years ago I literally had no words! She' s amazing! Love her! 127
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@davidwbeaton3 years ago Im 61 and my wife and i follow a plant based diet plus hiit classes three times a week and daily walks 3miles plus every day. Guess what we look younger a . ...Expand 112
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@virginiafeliciano93183 years ago Wow this lady is my new inspiration in my journey back to health! 33
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@kathyr20903 years ago She' s just amazing. May god bless her with many more! 45
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@leticiachiok80573 years ago I guess it' s not too late. I' m in my 60' s! Phyllis is so awesome at 96 y. O. Love her, she' s adorable. 34
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@wordswordswords8203last year So inspirational. I' m sitting her feeling sorry for myself at 58. I need to try harder and not give up. 10
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@jochenstossberg54273 years ago She' s great, but lets be clear on one thing. She was a trained dancer. This makes huge difference in what she can do, and what you cant. 8
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@namastemcl3 years ago Plow pose is incredibly challenging to do correctly and she nailed it. 34
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@osteosynarthritiscare54914 years ago Really amazing and inspiring! Applause for you! The world is a brighter place because of you. 34
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@ritaaleksandrovna45183 years ago This first pose she showed really is a comfort zone. I do it every day and can stay there for hours. It feels so good. 18
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@Storesdavidal3 years ago She is an awesome 96 years young. She inspired me to do yoga everyday. 16
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@deborahhall48482 years ago Phyllis Sues is wonderful. Her example motivates me to keep working out. 5
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@Transcendfinejewelleryonlinelast year Dear phyllis, you are inspiring me with your life, your confidence and your love of life! You are proof that what matters is how we approach our lives. Thank you so much, best wishes always! 7
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@theanswersisinsideu3 years ago I have to acknowledge and admire this woman. 14
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@sidilicious113 years ago I love when she sits on his leg. So sweet. Shes a fabulous role model. 31
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@ianchang71503 years ago Im downloading the video so i could show it to mama. What an inspiration. Love you grandma. 4
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@theironforce30003 years ago Wonderful vid.
as a pt who worked with several middle aged women, constantly saying they' re too old or they can' t /don' t have the energy. This life is movement. Clearly phyllis understood that.
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@raneebethanyson98383 years ago Wow. Amazed how fit you are at age 96 she look so youthful for age too. I love you grandma. Youre amazing. 9
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@kcf3 years ago I am so honoured that i visited youtube and i felt very fortunate to 96 years old watch her doing plow, split and peacock. Im 48 n started yoga 4. 5 years . ...Expand 1
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@traceylawrance53463 years ago I' ve just started yoga. I' m inspired. 7
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@stevekelley9874last year You are an inspiration to us younger guys i turn 70 in june god bless and greeting from canada. 1
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@barraabuslast year Absolutely amazing. Hats off to this lady, and thank you for the inspiration. 5
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@themysticmuse11113 years ago She' s gorgeous.
yoga is life changing.
if you want to feel better, do yoga.
i promise you profound changes. . 224
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@keishabonner32453 years ago Love it! She' s beautiful and skillful, and dr. Travis is really tall! 4
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@annasteinmetz9510last year She is honestly so inspiring i can relate to her in so many levels and i am 23! I hope that i age as beautifully as she does and i love her spirit too! 8
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@carmengomez-munoz47233 years ago Beautiful lady and how amazing what those moves and stretches! To her! 11
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@aaronstarz68914 years ago No matter what age. Huge inspiration tho. 42
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@laman8914last year I am doing these yoga postures as part of my meditation routine and i can tell you they are not easy to do if you do not practice daily. They are not that . ...Expand 1
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@theanswersisinsideu3 years ago I love how the dr embrace her at the end she is a strong woman indeed. 14
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@ritalee17863 years ago Its all about positivity that you can still do and still loving it. 4
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@aquamarine00233 years ago Phyllis is fricking amazing! And dr. Travis is a hunk of man, that' s all i can say. Damn! 24
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@bibibrin50353 years ago Who the heep dislikes this sweet old lady doing extraordinary yoga poses? 7
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@altitudeiseverything31633 years ago Beautiful in the younger photos, just as beautiful today! 8
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@kristendrayton6 months ago First of all, this woman is beautiful! Secondlyshe incredibly inspiring!
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@nancypahl77553 years ago Discipline is what this lady has. She doesn' t need inspiration from anyone. 104
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@socorroabadier29673 years ago Yes, yoga changed my body for the better. I salute you! 2
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@poliver12345last year Thanks very inspiring, i force myself to do 15 to 20 minutes/day of stationery walking daily but now i realize i should incorporate yoga as it is relaxing, . ...Expand 1
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@cearilindubhlaoi95073 years ago She is amazing. She has inspired me 100% much appreciated much love from ireland. 4
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@katrinac6784last year This lady is unbelievable! She is just amazing! 1
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@glorianaparano47603 years ago Respect i' m 71 you rock! I will work on my yoga poses i teach yoga and you inspired me to do more for my students < 3. 5
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@fernandapatriciafunesmorin79183 years ago A-lu-ci-nan-tee el ejemplo en vida de esta dama, por favorr! Y cun bella era de jovencita! Aplausos de pie! 9
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@a.k.40853 years ago I remember doing the plow move as a kid and young adult. I loved it too! 2
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@canitacampbell-simpson33363 years ago Gosh! Amazing. Phyllis has proved. Be active in mind as well as motivation and like who you are. A little exercise daily keeps a person from being inactive . ...Expand 1
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@tortillasarenotbiceps76223 years ago She is utterly amazing. One thing i will disagree with is that you don' t have to love what you do. Our entire lives are filled with doing things we . ...Expand 25
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@phyllismay4384last year She so precious and tiny. Gives me hope to keep going.
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@krystal73823 years ago What an amazing woman. Good job! Very inspiring. 3
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@docbrown31393 years ago Im only 36 and i cant even touch my toes. 189
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@luchiebernardoalvior58003 years ago Amazing woman very flexible, i had been doing for a year now & it really does the body great & feels energetic. 2
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@miss.phyllisreneefoster95473 years ago Woo she' s amazing the first time i saw and hered of phyllis was on the queen latiffa show, and i was amazed thin about her and she' s still is years . ...Expand 4
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@tourdfrance92633 years ago Beautiful sue! You are such an inspiration to us. Yes, like you said, if you can we can!
thank you!
much love to you. 1
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@NatashaRaisorGlam3 years ago That woman is amazing. Travis has such a great personality. 1
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@xraydelta1004 years ago Wonderful guest and role model. Thank you for the video. 4
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@LadyoftheFarm3 years ago I am in awe as well! Wow! Such an inspiration! 3
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@arlenesteffen52863 years ago That is so wonderful! God bless her! Keep it up! 1
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@seviregis7441last year What a wonderful lady. Very few like her. 1
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@tianaraz1772last year I love you. You inspire and encourage me to continue my yoga and dance. 1
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@strikelee33694 years ago I never realized that dr travis was that tall lol. 104
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@xstset3 years ago She is a very sweet lady. God bless her . 1
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@bodyjewelslast year God bless her for continuing her journey and not giving up 1 must remember she has been dancing her entire life so her flexibility isn' t you mental . ...Expand 1
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@F.H.last year This lady has the right mindset! So motivating and inspiring! She also has no wrinkles! We need to find out that secret as well? 1
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@tomjeylast year Such adorable, wonderful, inspiring lady. I wish her many more beautiful years ahead.
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@Storesdavidal3 years ago Thanks the doctors for all your educational videos. 1
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@rosalindmillar92783 years ago Totallya credit to your philosophy. Love what you do! You can see that. Thank you. 1
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@terrierublno8931last year Good for her! Young at heart, youthful outlook and active. A recipe for success.
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@auntiemsplacelast year She looks amazing - and what she says, " you gotta' love what you do. " is critical. Did she have any ' work' done on her face?
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@jasmineglein3721last year I am going to show my mom this video. My mom has some physical problems but she would love seeing this woman.
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@blisswkc33443 years ago Thank you so much dearest
youre such an inspiration
appreciate yall from the bottom of my heart
stay blissful eternally. 1
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@venusiandesigns2 years ago Amazing may god continue to bless her.
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@antoniogrossini1552last year Simply great as person and great example for a best way of life.
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@loubock32382 years ago God bless her, she is amazing. I should be so blessed to live that long and in her health! Beautiful lady!