Getting in shape is the most common new year’s resolutions there are. Most people want to get slim for summer, or fit into smaller clothes. But there’s more to being in shape than getting a bikini body.
Being in shape can color the rest of your life for the better. The old man in this video is a shining example of what physical fitness can do for you as a senior.
The 80-year-old busts out some dips, pullups, dragon flags, and a ton of other challenging bodyweight moves. People a third of his age would have trouble pulling these stunts, which is what makes it so impressive.
This guy shows that don’t have to accept becoming brittle and inflexible when you get old. In addition to the added dexterity of fitness, there’s also many more benefits that aren’t immediately obvious.
For example, scientists have found that exercise greatly decreases instances of dementia and alzheimer’s in older adults. There’s no reason not to get fit, so why not start now?
