The oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA is 72. She avoids cheese and processed meat — but loves a good steak.

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The oldest Miss Texas USA contestant, 72, eats a clean diet that consists of "mostly a lot of vegetables and a lot of fruits, oatmeal." She is not pictured in the image.

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A busy doctor says he's reversed his age from 78 to 57. Here's his simple, 3-step workout routine.

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Dr. Michael Roizen fits exercise into his busy schedule.

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4 traits shared by fit and active older people, according to a personal trainer whose eldest client is 96

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Lauren Hurst specializes in personal training for older adults.

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3 exercises you should be doing to build muscle, according to the World's Strongest Man

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Strongman Brian Shaw lifts a log labeled The Austrian Oak weighing more than 400 pounds overhead at a 2017 competition.
Professional strongman Brian Shaw said to prioritize exercises like squats, weighted carries, and sandbag lifts for building strength and muscle.

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A personal trainer at a longevity clinic says you should care about 3 fitness markers if you want to live a long, youthful life

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An 89-year-old man runs 50 miles a week. He credits running for his longevity.

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Athlete Ian Barnes, 89, holds three British running records for his age group.

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Forget crunches — elite gymnasts share 2 tips for better core workouts

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KJ Johnson, a gymnast with the NCAA Champion team at Louisiana State University, shared her go-to exercise for a stronger core.

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We were child-free and lonely, so we started a walking group for other women — and 80 people showed up

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Sophie Curthoys (left) and Lisa Collins set up Women Who Walk to find female friendships.

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America's oldest man relied on daily walks, unprocessed food, and hobbies to stay lucid until 110 years old

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Morrie Markoff was America's oldest man at age 110, and was a writer, photographer and sculptor.

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I'm in my 70s, I exercise differently than I did when I was younger. I enjoy paddleboarding and yoga instead of running marathons.

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Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.
Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.

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