Can You Start Getting Fit in Your 70s Or Even Your 80s?

Are you in your 60s, 70s—or even your 80s—and wondering if it's too late to get back in shape? We're Helen and Wick, and we're in our 70s. Today we're probably in better shape than we've been in decades. But five years ago, our story looked very different. A few years ago we were carrying extra weight, dealing with aches and pains, and we certainly weren't ready to walk 500 miles across Spain. What changed wasn't one dramatic fitness program. We started where we were, began walking, gradually built our strength and endurance, and gave ourselves a reason to keep going. In this video, we talk about what we've learned about getting fit later in life: starting small, building gradually, having a reason to keep moving, and not comparing your beginning with somebody else's middle. You don't have to walk 500 miles. Your first goal might be walking around the block, playing with your grandchildren, traveling again, working in your garden—or simply being able to do more of the things you love. The important thing isn't where you start. It's that you start. Tell us in the comments: How old are you, and what would you like to be able to do six months from now? . #Walking #ActiveAging #HealthyAging #Over70 #CaminoDeSantiago Watch "We Walked 500 Miles Across Spain — In Our 70s"    • We Walked 500 Miles Across Spain in Our 70's   Thanks for watching. Buen Camino! #ActiveAging #Over70 #WalkingForHealth #CaminoDeSantiago #healthyaging ────────────────── Subscribe for encouraging videos about healthy living beyond 50+, Camino stories, walking + longevity science. 📬 Questions? Drop them in the comments — we read every one. MORE VIDEOS TO WATCH We Walked 500 Miles in Our 70s — Here's What It Did to Our Bodies • We Walked 500 Miles in Our 70s — Here's Wh... "We Walked 500 Miles in Our 70s | How We Trained for the Camino de Santiago": • We Walked 500 Miles in Our 70s | How We Tr... "He Walked 500 miles After Heart Surgery": • He Walked 500 Miles After Heart Surgery "Why Would Anyone Walk 500 miles? This Is Why | Brain Health": • Why Would Anyone Walk 500 Miles? This Is W... "We Walked 500 Miles Across Spain in Our 70s": • We Walked 500 Miles Across Spain in Our 70's MORE GOOD STUFF Facebook / caminoprovisions Instagram / caminoprovisions MORE VIDEOS TO WATCH Planning Your Camino playlist: https://rb.gy/uv4v27 Inspirational Playlist: https://rb.gy/uv4v27 Camino Provisions AMAZON STOREFRONT where you can find some of our favorite "Camino tested" gear. https://amzn.to/4uH7wkx OUR BOOKS Camino de Santiago Guide to Preparing Well & Saving Money 2.0 https://amzn.to/3Oabtcw Elizabeth's Story (a novel) https://amzn.to/3Ih2FjI