10 Lessons from People Who Stay Fit Later in Life
Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work.

Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work.

For Mariella Frostrup, menopause brought struggles with diet, exercise, weight and more. “I realized I needed to go back to weight training,” says the Irish-Norwegian writer and TV presenter who is well-known in England. “The moment of truth was struggling to open one of those pull-top cans — I just didn’t have the muscle strength.”

Ralph Preziosi doesn’t just love to ski. He started a non-profit organization to lead international trips so others could enjoy the sport, as well. For Ralph, 69, skiing is a lifelong passion. And regular workouts at the gym make it possible for him to continue.

There are two kinds of couples when it comes to fitness: Those who work out together — and those who don’t. Since it’s the month of Valentine’s Day, we’re going to focus on the couples that sweat together and stay together.