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I just had a great conversation with a woman at my gym. I see her there all the time. She has beautiful white hair and a trim figure. Well, today I learned she's soon to turn 93. This made my day. What a great example of determination. She spends time on the treadmill and on some of the machines.
I hope to be her someday -- to live a long life and to stay healthy. I'm gonna talk to her more and find out what she eats. She's doing something right, for sure.
they're everywhere....I live in an 55+ in FLA.....it's pretty common....played tennis with an 87 yr old for awhile, great shape, hit the ball hard......an 84 yr old talked me into running a 15km race a few weeks ago.....good genetics, I guess....but most likely have been healthy and fit for most of their lives.....very good role models, imo...
At my old gym I had many friends that were 70 plus, but my favorite couple were in their late 80's. They were there like clockwork. They looked great, at least 10 years younger and they were a lot of fun. I told my husband that my goal is for us to be like them when we are their age.
I go to a corporate Gold's Gym here in the LA area and I see a number of older people in my gym. I am always cordial with them and we exchange tips on fitness. A number of the people I talk to are in their 70's but they sure as hell don't look like it, they look younger because they keep in shape.
There is a guy I talk to at the gym and we chide each other because he is a UNC Alumni and I am a Duke fan. But when he first started going to the gym he could literally barely walk unassisted by a cane or some type of immovable object like a wall or machine. I never asked him what happened or anything because I try to be respectful. But since that time he has made alot of progress physically and can walk unassisted now for long amount time. I know he is in his late 60's.
My "gyms" in the winter are the Snowbird and Alta ski resorts. They're among the toughest in the world. I ski pretty much every day during the season (I'm a youthful 64). Alta has an old timers club with a minimum age of 80 and a number of folks in their 90's. You look around during the week and you'd think you're in an old folks home. But everybody is out there skiing and clomping around with their gear. Alta recently moved the age for their senior pass to 80 from 70 cause there were so many 70 year olds that they were getting creamed. 80 is the new 70.
I live in a large retirement community. We have a large, modern gym that stays pretty busy from 6am to 8pm every day. Here, the 'young people' are in their 60's. Many are in their 70's and 80's. One has been invited to 'American Ninja Warrior'.
Many use cardio equipment, circuit training, weights, various classes including Zumba and TRX.
Several are in really good shape having spent years in dance and other fitness professions. Of course there are many that could stand to loose a few pounds as well. The battle of the bulge at age 65 is tough.
Probably 30 something, we're all young studs where I go. It's a gay gym.
30 something! Do they get the senior discount?
I have friend whose grandfather is in his early 90's and he lifts weights an hour or two every day. That's more than I do.
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The Oldest Person at Your Gym?
It's a gay gym.
