Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke is showing that age does not have to stand in the way of staying active. At 100, the veteran actor recently gave fans a glimpse of his unusual workout routine, earning widespread praise for his energy and commitment to fitness.
Van Dyke, who celebrated his 100th birthday in December, shared a video of himself exercising on an inversion table. Dressed casually in a white T-shirt, grey sweatpants and slippers, the Mary Poppins star was seen using the equipment outdoors.
In the video, Van Dyke initially lay horizontally on the inversion table while holding its handles. He then tilted the table to an angle of roughly 45 degrees and continued the exercise with his hands placed behind his back. He captioned the post, “1/2 workout inversion table.”
The unusual workout quickly caught the attention of his followers. Many fans expressed amazement that the actor continues to exercise regularly at an age when most people might expect physical activity to slow down.
One fan jokingly said the video proved that there was “absolutely no excuse” for others not to exercise. Another praised Van Dyke for continuing to stay active and encouraged him to keep moving.
Several others also shared affectionate messages for the Hollywood icon. Fans described the video as inspiring and said they were happy to see him prioritising fitness and movement.
Van Dyke has spoken about his approach to exercise before. In his book 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life, he revealed that he tries to visit the gym around three times a week.
His workouts involve several different exercises, with little rest between machines. He has described starting with sit-ups before moving on to exercises targeting both his upper and lower body.
Music is also an important part of his fitness routine. Van Dyke has previously explained that music helps him find a rhythm while exercising and leaves him feeling energised after his workout.
He also uses small rewards to keep himself motivated, including smoothies, caffeinated drinks and, occasionally, an afternoon nap after exercising.
His latest video has once again highlighted his long-standing commitment to staying physically active. While individual exercise needs can vary with age and health, Van Dyke’s routine has resonated with fans as an example of his determination to keep moving and remain engaged with an active lifestyle even at 100.
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