Powerlifting to Debut at US Senior Games Where 82-Year-Old Grandmother Tops the Age Ranking

Powerlifting to Debut at US Senior Games Where 82-Year-old Grandmother Tops the Age Ranking

At 82 years old, Faith O’Reilly is lifting her best life. The Coloradoan is currently the oldest enlisted female participant in powerlifting at the 2025 National Senior Games, which will feature O’Reilly’s forte for the first time in its history. GNN has regularly reported on the life stories of silver lifters and the perseverance they […] The post Powerlifting to Debut at US Senior Games Where 82-Year-old Grandmother Tops the Age Ranking appear…

Meet the 80-year-old man who held a plank for 50 minutes — and learn how he stays fit

Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age.An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping 50 minutes — 100 times longer than the average recommendation for his age.Bob Schwartz held the plank — which is believed to be a record for his age — at the Ocean Reef Fitness Club in Key Largo.CAN YOU HOLD A PLANK…

80 and Unstoppable: Florida Man Sets Plank Record, Redefining Senior Fitness

Bob Schwartz, nicknamed "The Plankster," A Florida Man, Sets Plank Record, Redefining Senior Fitness An 80-year-old Florida man recently captured national attention by holding a plank for an astonishing 50 minutes. This incredible feat, accomplished by Bob Schwartz, nicknamed “The Plankster,” isn’t just a personal victory; it’s a powerful statement about the potential for strength and resilience at any age. His performance challenges common perc…