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People of all ages and physical conditions benefit from exercise and physical activity. These stories feature diverse older adults and the activities they enjoy. If you are age 60 years or older and exercise regularly, we invite you to send us your story.

Exercise Stories

Name:  Grace
Age:  91
Location:  California
Activity:  Walking, Yoga, Tennis, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Ramesh
Age:  65
Location:  California
Activity:  Tennis
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Name:  Rita Jean
Age:  72
Location:  California
Activity:  Aerobics, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Ruth
Age:  87
Location:  Connecticut
Activity:  Exercise Class, Balance Class, Walking
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Name:  Dennis
Age:  74
Location:  Florida
Activity:  Biking, Yoga
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Name:  Doug
Age:  71
Location:  Georgia
Activity:  Biking, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Mary
Age:  67
Location:  Georgia
Activity:  Walking, Aerobics, Gardening, Farming
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Name:  Robert
Age:  80
Location:  Indiana
Activity:  Walking, Yoga, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Cynthia
Age:  69
Location:  Idaho
Activity:  Walking, Biking, Aerobics
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Name:  Greta
Age:  67
Location:  Idaho
Activity:  Aerobics, Weight Lifting, Yoga
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Name:  Joan
Age:  76
Location:  Illinois
Activity:  Walking, Skiing, Aerobics
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Name:  Lucy
Age:  66
Location:  Illinois
Activity:  Dance Aerobics
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Name:  Edgar
Age:  71
Location:  Maryland
Activity:  Golf, Walking, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Grace
Age:  70
Location:  Maryland
Activity:  Yoga, Walking
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Name:  Marian
Age:  77
Location:  Maryland
Activity:  Walking
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Name:  William
Age:  86
Location:  Massachusetts
Activity:  Walking, Running, Water Aerobics
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Name:  Marietta
Age:  78
Location:  Missouri
Activity:  Walking, Aerobics, Dancing
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Name:  Stella
Age:  76
Location:  Missouri
Activity:  Aerobics, Dancing, Swimming
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Name:  Bob
Age:  78
Location:  Montana
Activity:  Walking, Aerobics
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Name:  Mike
Age:  60
Location:  New Jersey
Activity:  Sailing, Biking, Strength Training
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Name:  Sam
Age:  84
Location:  New York
Activity:  Strength Training
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Name:  Emil
Age:  87
Location:  North Dakota
Activity:  Walking, Weight Lifting, Gardening
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Name:  Jim
Age:  68
Location:  Oregon
Activity:  Biking
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Name:  Bonita
Age:  70
Location:  South Carolina
Activity:  Rowing, Weight Lifting
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Name:  Mildred
Age:  73
Location:  South Carolina
Activity:  Walking, Step Machine
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Name:  Delores
Age:  62
Location:  Texas
Activity:  Aerobics
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Name:  Judy
Age:  67
Location:  Texas
Activity:  Running
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Name:  Marina
Age:  65
Location:  Texas
Activity:  Walking, Aerobics
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Name:  Robert
Age:  78
Location:  Washington
Activity:  Ice Hockey
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