Who says you ever have to grow weaker in old age?
Many people have fear of growing older at one point or another. They think that everything they are slowly disappears as they draw nearer and nearer to the inevitable. They believe that all of what they have acquired is lost along the way, especially physically.
But that doesn’t have to be the case. Consistent training can ensure that you can remain healthy even in the latter years of life. Just because you grow older doesn’t mean you have to grow weaker.
That’s clearly the sentiment that 90 year old powerlifter Joe Stockinger has subscribed to. For almost 7 years the Canadian powerlifter has been engaged heavily with building strength. To this day Stockinger finds the time to get into the gym and push some heavy weight.
At 90 years old and weighing 147lbs, Stockinger is able to deadlift 405lbs and squat 225lbs, both for reps. A recent video of the powerlifter training is making the rounds and shows just how incredible this senior citizen is at lifting.
90 Year Old Joe Stockinger 405lbs x 3 Deadlift & 225lbs x 5 Squats ?? He has been lifting since his 20s ?
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It just goes to show that if you’re truly passionate about something that you should throw yourself into it. The benefits can be far more incredible than you can imagine. Joe Stockinger’s love for lifting has carried him throughout his life and has led to him maintaining that same strength even at 90 years old. There’s no doubt about it. Fitness is the true fountain of youth.
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Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
