Tag: Aging and Fitness

Ringo Starr: Secrets to Healthy Aging at 83

September 13, 2024

At 83 former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr leads a very healthy lifestyle. For the past 25 years he’s been a vegetarian and maintains a regular workout schedule. His advice is that you’ve got to keep moving.

Ringo has been sober for the past 34 years. At one low point in his life he was drinking 16 bottles of wine daily.

Ringo Starr’s health and fitness lifestyle was covered in an article at SurvivorNet.com. Here’s a direct quote from that article. “I go to the gym. I have a trainer who comes to my home three times a week. And I (work out) myself. On tour, usually I go at least four mornings a week to the gym. So, I think you’ve just got to keep moving and eating right. I do the best I can.”

Read more about Ringo Starr at SurvivorNet.com – Beatles Rocker Ringo Starr, 83, Shares His Healthy Aging Secrets: ‘You’ve Just Got to Keep Moving‘.

Elaine LaLanne: A Fitness Icon at 98

July 19, 2024

Elaine LaLanne, the First Lady of Physical Fitness was born in 1926. She was married to Jack LaLanne (1914-2011), who was known as the God Father of Fitness. He taught millions of people how to get fit while watching his exercise TV show.

She continues to practice her exercise and nutrition regiment and is a real life example of what regular activity and healthy diet can do for quality of life.

In 2017 Elaine LaLanne was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. At 98 she still exercises everyday in her home gym.

Below is a link to a short inspiring YouTube video narrated by Elaine LaLanne. It was produced when she was 90 years old. The video opens with a short introduction from the Jack LaLanne Show that aired on American television from 1951-1985.

You Tube Video: Inspirational 90 year old Elaine LaLanne

Aging Advice

May 17, 2021

How To Avoid A Nursing Home

Get Off Your Seat And Pick Up Those Weights

Visit Tour De Core Personal Training Fitness Over 50 Page for more information about personal training for older adults. The sooner you start training, the better off you’ll be.

Irene Pastore is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. For her complete bio, visit the About Page.