Want some inspiration? How about this guy?

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Showmm
Showmm Posts: 406 Member
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Meet Ray Clark. He's 102. He started working out at age 98 with his now 70 year old trainer.

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Read more here: http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-03-12/lifestyle/37648130_1_regular-strength-exercise-conditions-of-old-age

and short video here where he rocks the kettle bells: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/102-year-old-man-gets-fit-with-70-year-old-personal-trainer/2013/03/12/b7337bb2-8b4f-11e2-9838-d62f083ba93f_video.html

If he can do it, the rest of us can do it.
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  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    But is he lifting heavy?
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
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    And here I feel like 40 is almost too late in the game to have started.....
  • Showmm
    Showmm Posts: 406 Member
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    But is he lifting heavy?

    For him, I'd say probably, yes.
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
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    Very inspiring, thanks for sharing
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,141 Member
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    And here I feel like 40 is almost too late in the game to have started.....

    This I do not understand.

    I'm 44 I don't feel old or 'past it' in anyway and am bored of hearing people my age or younger say they can't do things because they're too old.

    What on earth will they be in another 40 odd years then?!
  • weffie11
    weffie11 Posts: 91
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    Hey thanks for that link - given me ideas for my assignment!!

    And as you say, if he can, I can!!
  • Showmm
    Showmm Posts: 406 Member
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    What I find the most inspiring to me is that he STARTED at 98. It's not like he was fit all his life, a real gym nut since before gyms were cool and has just stuck with it. He didn't really do any for his fitness before this age. That means no one can use the excuse they are too old to start. Especially me!
  • aaronlawrenc
    aaronlawrenc Posts: 666 Member
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    But is he lifting heavy?


    he better be
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
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    fauja singh runs marathons at 101 years old..reports say he is finally retiring!! inspiration is all around us...the OP selected a wonderful example.
  • Squeeks70
    Squeeks70 Posts: 157 Member
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    Inspirational.
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
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    But is he lifting heavy?


    he better be
    i shall be happy to be alive at that age, and if i can lift my own body weight on my two legs, i shall be grateful, phenomenal post! thanks OP
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
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    that is too cool...thanks for sharing. :smile:
  • WendyBlendy
    WendyBlendy Posts: 124 Member
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    Wow...
  • smilingirisheyes
    smilingirisheyes Posts: 149 Member
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    That's awesome!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
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    And here I feel like 40 is almost too late in the game to have started.....

    This I do not understand.

    I'm 44 I don't feel old or 'past it' in anyway and am bored of hearing people my age or younger say they can't do things because they're too old.

    What on earth will they be in another 40 odd years then?!

    I dunno. I rock climb. I LARP. All that stuff is fine in my 40s, but for for some reason weight training feels 'late in the game'. Maybe it's just that. 'Should have' started years ago.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
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    Wow! I'm amazed and speechless!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    That brought a tear to my eye, thanks!

    Yes we can!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
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    And here I feel like 40 is almost too late in the game to have started.....

    This I do not understand.

    I'm 44 I don't feel old or 'past it' in anyway and am bored of hearing people my age or younger say they can't do things because they're too old.

    What on earth will they be in another 40 odd years then?!

    ^ This.
  • barbiek999
    barbiek999 Posts: 176 Member
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    Okay, Ray Clark is my new hero!! Love this! Thanks for posting!!
  • Showmm
    Showmm Posts: 406 Member
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    You are very welcome. :smile:

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