93 Year Old Weightlifter Talks About Staying Active

JeffinRaleigh

HI everyone: saw this video on the TED web site today and thought it was a terrific message. It's from a 93 year old fellow who lifts weights and rows. He literally looks 25 years younger!

For those of us 50 and over ... and for those who are just beginning their fitness journey, give this video a look. It should inspire everyone to do all they can to stay active and healthy!

Jeff

http://blog.ted.com/2012/12/05/this-93-year-old-has-a-message-for-us-a-beach-body-at-90-is-no-longer-a-dream/

BrianSharpe

I love these stories about older athletes.....it gives me some hope! :happy: (and strength training is critical for men over 40 if we want to maintain our lean muscle mass)

Another inspiring character is Ed Whitlock. 82 years old and ran a 3:30 marathon in Toronto this year.

JeffinRaleigh

It's great stuff, isn't it?! I'll look up Ed Whitlock's story - sounds awesome! I've never run a marathon - or considered it seriously.

lizziebeth1028

Awesome thanks for sharing this!!!! :flowerforyou:

JeffinRaleigh

No problem - glad you enjoyed it!

keithmustloseweight

My face when a 93 year old is in better shape than me.

Brewster1215

I'm almost 47 and started lifting a couple weeks ago...so this very is inspiring to me!

Gwen_B

That is great!! What an inspiration!!! Thanks!

JeffinRaleigh

I'm almost 47 and started lifting a couple weeks ago...so this very is inspiring to me!

That's awesome! I started when I was 45 so I can relate. Good luck to you, and anyone who may be interested can feel free to friend me up.

JeffinRaleigh

That is great!! What an inspiration!!! Thanks!

You betcha! :bigsmile: