Fit Old People

Goal179

Has anyone ever been around healthy old people? I mean people over 70 who are still active, healthy, and mentally present. Have you noticed anything about them? I attended my FIL's 70th birthday party and almost everyone who was there was between 70-80 years old. These folks were dancing to Motown, doing lip sync battles, and doing every line dance possible. Now I will be honest, they all did leave around 9:30 to head home and go to bed, but they really partied while they were there. The thing that I noticed about them was that they were all thin and had good control over their weight. Not that obese people weren't invited (afterall, I was invited), but most of the obese guests were either sickly, on walkers, or in wheel chairs and couldn't attend. I am not making any judgements here, thin people get sick and have health issues all of the time. This is simply an observation of what I saw at this party of over 150 elderly attendees. No scientific study could have been more influential than actually seeing these lively, fun elderly folks get their "party on". It seems to me that if you want to have quality of life late into 70's, 80's, being at a healthy weight increases your chances of being able to do so. What do you think about my observation.

ReJoyceDP

I think you have something here. I'm 64 and struggling to get weight off, because I want to be like those party guests. Funny, I've bought some line dance videos to use as part of my physical activity. I'm not a big fan of exercise, but I've always loved dance. Hopefully this will get me moving and let me be a healthy and active 70 year old. Thanks for posting and inspiring me.

Morgaen73

I watched a program where they said that the generation being born now will average over 100 years old. Life expectancy has extended so much that colleges are now offering reskilling courses for people who have retired because they can still contribute to society and they will probably outlive their pensions.

There is a personal trainer in our gym that specializes in "the aged" and his clients are pretty damn active.

ClubSilencio

Being social at that age is great for longevity as well. I worry that I'll be 70 with a fine tuned diet and exercise regimen but left suffering with the heartache of loneliness.

AliNouveau

I ice skate with a lady who told me the other day that she is turning the big 8-0 this year. She's had parts replaced but she's always out there on the ice, skates in all our ice shows. I totally want to be her when I grow up. Or my friend I used to skate with who gave up skating at the age of 83 because his balance got bad and moved onto ballroom dancing. Keeping active is the key!

Heather4448

I work at a Continuing Care Retirement Community. These folks dance, drink, and have lots of sex. I mean... so much sex. Wow.
Also, I've noticed the fittest, most active people volunteer in the community in many ways. There is no routine for them; Everyday is different.