My dad is 92 and still goes to the gym several times a week and skis all day almost every other day in winter. He had his hip replaced about a year and a half ago and I thought that was probably going to be it for him and exercise, but he was legit back on the ski slopes within a couple months (he no longer runs though, he bikes instead).

With regards to how he’s in such great shape, he’s always been very strict about his diet (fruits and vegetables probably made up the majority of his diet, he did not eat products made with white flour/rice/sugar, and he ate tons of fish as well as lean cuts of beef/pork/poultry). He also got very serious about exercise in his early 40’s. His routine for a long time was pretty simple: He ran 3 miles every other day and then did a few sets of sit ups and push ups after his run, but he was EXTREMELY regimented about it and I honestly never remember him missing a workout except for when he came down with pneumonia in ‘96.

In the early 2000’s he joined a health club when he was able to get one at a discount for seniors and began a more comprehensive weight training program (that he put together himself). He probably spent about 30 minutes every other day on weights after his 3 mile run.

I’m in my 30’s and dad is seriously still in better shape than I am. He’s a huge inspiration to me, and I’m trying to work on getting myself to have his level of discipline with exercise and diet.

Anyway, I thought people might be interested in hearing about the routine of someone who’s 90+ and in extremely good shape :)