Atlanta’s 'Guru of Abs' and local seniors set new world record
Stonecrest seniors attempt fitness world record
Seniors gathered at the Samsung Health and Fitness Center in Stonecrest for a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest senior care lesson. Led by DaShaun Johnson, known as the "Guru of Abs," the 40-minute workout needed more than 246 participants to set a new record. The event celebrated healthy, independent aging, with people in their 80s and 90s joining the dancing and exercise. At the time of the live report, the attempt was underway and the result had not yet been confirmed.
STONECREST, Ga. - Atlanta’s own "Guru of Abs" DaShaun Johnson scored another spot in the Guinness World Records this morning, drawing a huge crowd of seniors to the Samson Health & Fitness Center in Stonecrest on the campus of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church for what is now the world’s largest senior care lesson!
The previous record was set by the Hong Kong Computer Society Foundation (Hong Kong) in 2017. This morning, Johnson led more than 290 seniors in a roughly 45-minute fitness workout and nutrition lesson.
The new world record comes just a few months after Johnson set the Guinness World Record for the largest core fitness class back in May with 420 participants.
This morning’s event also served as the launch for Johnson’s new Caregivers Academy, powered by F.I.T.T. Care, which the health and fitness guru says is aimed at educating caregivers in the necessary tools to help seniors life healthier, stronger, and more independent lives.
Of course, the Good Day Atlanta cameras were there during the record attempt and the certification process — click the video player in this article to check it out!