First – the 2022 Tennessee Senior Games videos were lost for several years on an external drive that from all my inquires was damaged beyond repair, so it was when I tried to send an email informing all those involved that they started to play – so sorry for this crazy delay. Betsy thinks of fitness as a “way of life” which “RedefiningAging.US” totally agrees with. Betsy strengthens her dedication by being a coach and motivating her children to follow her example.
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"
Pat was motivated by his Dad at a very young age and the motivation has kept him going now in his 60's. Pat has seen the effects of his motivation on his wife whom he convinced to quit smoking and maintain health and fitness.