By James McLaren, 31/03/2025

Want to know the secret to staying young, feeling strong, and moving with confidence well into your 80s, 90s, and beyond?

Just ask Dick Van Dyke.

At 99 years old, the legendary actor still works out three times a week! Yes, the same man who tap-danced across London rooftops in Mary Poppins, outwitted the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and made generations smile, credits his energy, mobility, and longevity to one simple thing: staying active.

If you've seen him in interviews recently, you know he's still got that same spark. He moves with ease, radiates joy, and proves that age is just a number when you take care of your body.

Now, you might be thinking, "Well, that's nice for him, but I'm not a Hollywood star with a team of trainers!"

Here’s the thing—you don’t need to be a chimney sweep or own a flying car to stay active and feel amazing at any age.

You just need a plan that works for you.

And if you’re looking for proof that it’s never too late to start, let me introduce you to Wendy and Maggie.

At 82 years old, Wendy could have easily decided that slowing down was inevitable. Instead, she made a different choice. She committed to moving her body regularly, working on her strength, and staying active.

Now? She has more energy than she did a decade ago and refuses to let age dictate what she can and can't do.

And then there’s Maggie. At 81, she thought she was "too old" to start working out. Fast forward a few months, and she’s proving herself wrong every day. She’s moving with confidence, feeling stronger than she has in years, and inspiring everyone around her.

What do Wendy and Maggie have in common with Dick Van Dyke?
They stay active. They move their bodies in ways that work for them. And they reap the rewards of feeling healthier, stronger, and more capable every day.

It’s easy to think that aches, stiffness, and feeling "slower" are just part of getting older. But the truth is, movement is medicine. When you make your health a priority, everything else in life improves:

More energy to do the things you love.

More confidence in how you move and feel.

More ability to keep up with the people who matter most.

And the best part?

You don’t have to train like an athlete or spend hours in the gym to see the benefits. The key is to stay active in a way that fits your life—so you can keep enjoying it for years to come.

The hardest part of any fitness journey is taking that first step. But as Wendy, Maggie, and even Dick Van Dyke show us, the rewards of staying active are worth it.

Your body is more fantasmagorical than you think. Take care of it, and it will take care of you.

No matter where you're starting from, there's always a way forward.

And who knows?

Maybe you’ll be the next one inspiring others to move, stay strong, and enjoy life to the fullest—just like Wendy, Maggie, and a certain 99-year-old Hollywood legend.