Longevity & Raiders………..
Longevity……..that’s my ultimate goal. While I’m on an Indiana Jones type quest, Raiders of My Lost Abs, my long-term goal is to be fit, trim & active over the long haul. I met a guy in the gym yesterday morning that I thought was in his late 50’s. Turns out he’s turning 68 this year. While my parents were still alive & living in an assisted living place, they had this brother & sister as neighbors. She was 94, he was 95. He was sharp as a tack & had a vice-grip handshake. I thought he was going to crunch my hand. He told me he went for a brisk 3 mile walk every morning. A few years ago, I met this 84 yr old man who lamented that he was no longer able to do long distance running & marathons due to his knees. He regretted being able to run ONLY 4 miles when he went for runs. Man, I want to be these guys! I hope that I’m hitting the gym, hiking, riding my bike, etc. when I’m in my 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & beyond if I’m still hanging. I don’t want to follow my parents’ example of poor diet & no exercise, which led to a lot of health problems & poor quality of life their last 10 years each.
WORKOUT THIS MORNING — SHOULDERS & TRICEPS:
(Heavy: 5-8 reps, 45-60 sec’s rest)
– Military press (4 sets) – Last set superset w/ lateral DB raise
– Overhead DB press (4 sets) – Last set superset w/ lateral DB raise
– Arnold DB press (3 sets) – Last set superset w/ lateral DB raise
– Front DB raise (3 sets) – Last set superset w/ lateral DB raise
– Curlbar tricep extensions (4 sets) – Last set superset w/ kickbacks
– Close grip bench press (4 sets) – Last set superset w/ kickbacks
– Cable rope pushdowns (3 sets) – Last set superset w/ dips
– Cable reverse tricep ext’s (3 sets) – Last set superset w/ dips
CARDIO: 21 min’s interval sprints on elliptical. Heartrate 140-160.
Just getting to the gym IS a successful workout! 
July 7, 2009 at 6:05 am
Hey Al,
Nice post, my grandfather workout till the day he died at the ripe age of 98. Pushups, walking and more. He said He wanted to go out with his boots on! Strong and fit.
I want to do the same. Great post and keep up the good work.
Jeremy
July 7, 2009 at 6:21 am
Ha! They sound like my grandmother. She’s 85 and complains when she can’t get in her 4 mile walk. Now she does water exercises for an hour at the Y and complains that it makes her sweat.
It’s a lot better than complaining about aches and pains.
July 7, 2009 at 6:48 am
That is a great goal. My grandmother is 89 and still walks 4 miles by herself. Her dad did the same thing until he died at 91. Great workout today.
July 7, 2009 at 7:42 am
RIGHT ON AL!! I tried desperately to get my Father into the GYM when I started, to no avail. NOW he’s suffering from COPD & tremendous weight loss. My Mom’s declining as well with OSTEO. Very sad to watch. I’m with you BRO! DON’T GIVE UP….we WILL have ABS!!!~D
July 7, 2009 at 8:40 am
the people in my family die in their early 70’s fat (if they’re not fat they’re die hard drinkers, …) lot’s of health problems and medications….I have very similar goals to yours, change the tide and become a healthy fit person now and thru out the remainder of life. I too want to find abs in eventuality
I’ll join Raiders of the Lost Abs with you hehehe… 
L
July 7, 2009 at 10:44 am
You should start a "Raiders of the Lost Abs" club!
I would join!
July 7, 2009 at 2:20 pm
hey al,firstly i agree with fitclubmom. second,my old man is 65 now and can easily ride a pushbike for 60 miles in a day! needless to say i coouldnt! the ultimate longterm goal mate.
July 7, 2009 at 6:37 pm
With your determination discipline and a great sense of humour Al how can you fail ?
Btw I found my abs in my 60s so there’s hope for you ,and the other young 50 yr old chicks, yet !
July 7, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I’ve been thinking about this post for a good portion of the day…84 and still able to run 4 miles. I’m 50 years younger than that and a mile winds me. Pretty inspirational post when you take a second to really consider it…
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