Case studies

In my daily life and exercise pursuits, there are several persons over the age of 75 who are ageing successfully. In particular, they are undertaking regular exercise and consuming a healthy diet. Some are still competitive and one has recently completed a swim across the English Channel.

For privacy reasons I have only provided you with their first names and limited information about their activities. If you click on the photo, it will give you a brief background of the person.

They provide us with the inspiration to remain active.

Charles - Aged 82

Town Planner, Semi-Retired

Exercise: 7 Days / Week for 60-90 Minutes.

Bike 150 km: Strength / Swim / Stretching / Pilates 2-3 Days / Week.

Diet: Plant Based /Mediterranean

Alcohol: In Moderation

Hobbies: Plays the Ukulele
John - Aged 78

Retired commissioner from the Tribunal.

State & Australian Surf Ski Masters Champion (still competing).

Exercise: Swims most days / Weights 2 days / Sit-ups every day / Paddles ski 3 days

Diet: Mediterranean style.

Alcohol: In moderation.
Cyril - Aged 79

Retired businessman

Prolific swimmer and swims almost every day

Swam the English Channel on a number of occasions.

Diet: Reasonably heathy.

Alcohol: Occasional drinker
Pete - Aged 78

Retired businessmen.

Swims at least 2km every day.
Bill - Aged 84

Retired Surgeon & Businessman.

Exercises every day.

Played 100 first grade games with the Roosters.

Won his age category in the Hawaiian Ironman.

Still a very competent snow skier.
Rob - Aged 81

Engineer, MBA

Working 3 Days/week

Played first grade Easts Rugby 3 years

Exercise: Has the fitness of a fit 40yo / Stretching 3 days / Weights 3 days / Golf 2 days / Tennis 3 days.

Diet: Plenty of veg. 2 fruit.

Alcohol: moderate consumption.
Anthony - Aged 80

Exercise: Swims every day / Golf 2 days

Diet: Interesting! No alcohol