In 2025, I participated in nine Indoor Rowing events and achieved first place in all of them except for the two for WRICH, which I believe was the worst-organized event I’ve ever done in the last 60+ years. I’ve repeatedly stated that I believe the Erg (Indoor Rowing machine) is the best single piece of equipment available for all-around conditioning.
It's hard to believe that Joe was 94 at this filming. Joe was a slalom skier until age 83 and didn't start his competitive swimming until retirement. Joe's Christian faith plays a critical role in all he does and is.
Peter started swimming Back in High school then in college returning after retirement and has been a competitor at the senior Games for some 10 years. Now 80 Peter is a great example of "Redefining Aging" who is also a walker and doing home exercises.
Larry started swimming at age 70 so there's no excuse about being too old. You can see from the video that his Grandchildren are a great motivation and support group and Larry is a great example for them to follow.
Phil uses several activities to maintain his fitness in addition to swimming which includes running, power walking, javelin, race walking, and cycling. Like others, including myself, Phil uses the Senior Games to motivate his training.
You'd be hard-pressed to believe that Bill was 86 when this video was filmed. As a champion swimmer with National and World titles and also as a couch Bill has wisdom is something we all should take to heart. Bill wrote a piece for Swimmers magazine wherein he said...
Larry is a single adult who literally travels the world doing athletic events. As a diabetic Larry needs to maintain a high level of exercise to maintain his high level; of fitness
Freida has had to deal with some enormous issues that would stifle the strongest of us. Those issues included the death of her son, depression, blood pressure problems, breast cancer, corporal tunnel, drinking, smoking, and weight but, as the fighter she is,...
Here are a couple of beautiful women both in their 80's that are living testimonies of how swimming keeps you young and fit. Having overcome breast cancer and hip replacements these women are examples of "RedefiningAging"