Still Got ItAs Halloween approaches, it’s the season for ghosts, goblins — and sometimes, a few fitness fears that feel just as haunting. For many adults over 50, fear can quietly keep them from getting started or sticking with an exercise routine.
Still Got ItPhil Shipp isn’t your typical 90-year-old. Earlier this summer, he won six gold medals at a Masters track and field competition. Even more remarkable, he added muscle mass during his training, proof that it’s never too late to get stronger.
Still Got ItSteve Hall knows what it’s like to be sidelined by pain — and to work his way back to health. Years ago, while golfing with friends, he ruptured a disc in his back. The pain was constant. “Doing nothing felt best,” he remembers.
Still Got ItAt 67, Debbie Allen is living proof that aging doesn’t have to mean decline. She hikes, skis, and plays with her grandson. She’s passionate about healthspan — not just how long she lives, but how well. And twice a week, she shows up to a boutique gym for its new “Legends” program — small group training tailored for adults 50 and older.