What older athletes teach us about longevity

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What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it's never too late to start and that exercising "is the most powerful drug for longevity." They've set goals, built community, and found purpose through sports such as swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting.

After giving birth, I was too focused on getting my pre-baby body back. I regret not being more focused on my son.

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The author, shown with her son when he was 6-moths old, said she now thinks she was too focused on losing the weight she gained during pregnancy after her son was born.

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I hate cardio and networking, but was surprised to enjoy a fitness meet-up for VCs and founders. I learned 3 helpful lessons.

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Fitness networking events are becoming a popular alternative to boozy business dinners.

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A 73-year-old fitness instructor shares her simple longevity routine, from extra protein to lifting heavy weights

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73-year-old Nancy Mimms is a dancer, fitness instructor, and former competitive bodybuilder.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't slowing down — he's redefining aging

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, tweaked his workout and diet regimen over the years.

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At 78, Arnold Schwarzenegger still trains nearly every day — but his workouts look very different now

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is still lifting weights at 78. He said switching to exercise machines for some movements has helped him avoid joint pain.

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I Saw Peloton’s New Cross Training Equipment in Real-Time—and the AI Camera Is Actually Very Cool

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Bill Nye the Science Guy swears by these 2 habits to keep his brain healthy

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Bill Nye says he keeps his brain healthy by adopting these two lifestyle habits.

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A longevity researcher says everyone's too obsessed with living forever. Here are his 2 anti-aging habits instead.

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Dr. Steven Austad, the scientific director of the American Federation of Aging Research, still enjoys a glass of wine from time to time.

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Forget Paleo — here's what we should really learn from our ancient ancestors about longevity, says a researcher

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Humans may have evolved to live longer so we can learn skills to pass on and work together, an anthropologist says.

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