{"id":274259,"date":"2026-02-04T21:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/274259\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:26:16","slug":"dick-van-dyke-is-still-active-at-100-his-fitness-approach-is-one-men-can-stick-to-for-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/274259\/","title":{"rendered":"Dick Van Dyke Is Still Active at 100 \u2013\u00a0His Fitness Approach Is One Men Can Stick to for Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dick Van Dyke turned 100 in December, and the screen legend’s longevity<\/a> has been helped by a lifelong commitment to staying active.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast in January 2025, he told hosts Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen: \u2018Somebody said, \u201cTo what do you attribute your age and physical condition?\u201d and I said, \u201cI\u2019ve always exercised.\u201d Three days a week, we go to the gym, still.\u2019<\/p>\n

That regularity is key. Even now, his training focuses on light resistance work, stretching<\/a> and mobility \u2013 rather than chasing specific targets. \u2018I get down and do a lot of stretching and yoga-type things, sit-ups<\/a>,\u2019 Van Dyke said on the same podcast, adding that gym machines allow him to keep moving without unnecessary strain.<\/p>\n

\u2018All you old guys out there, listen to me. I\u2019m telling you, you can keep going\u2019<\/p>\n

That attitude aligns with current longevity research. Regular strength training helps slow age-related muscle loss<\/a>, and staying active reduces the risk of falls<\/a> and cognitive decline<\/a>. <\/p>\n

His movement isn\u2019t limited to workouts, either. On the podcast, Danson recalled watching Van Dyke move between exercises by dancing rather than walking<\/a>: \u2018You would not walk to the next machine<\/a>, but dance.\u2019<\/p>\n

Van Dyke has also adapted as his body has changed. After a serious car accident in 2008 left him with chronic pain in his left arm and hand, he adjusted how he trained rather than giving up altogether. \u2018I\u2019m 95 and a lot of my friends won\u2019t do these,\u2019 he said during a 2021 CBS This Morning interview while demonstrating core exercises<\/a> at home. \u2018So all you old guys out there, listen to me. I\u2019m telling you, you can keep going.\u2019
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Build strength, add muscle and strip body fat in 2026 with this simple four-week training plan from Men\u2019s Health fitness director Andrew Tracey. You\u2019ll also get a fully comprehensive nutrition guide, giving you the tools to create a smart, sustainable calorie deficit \u2013 without compromising your training. Tap the link below to unlock 14 days of free access to the Men\u2019s Health app and start training today.<\/p>\n

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Isaac Williams is Multiplatform Editor for both Women\u2019s Health UK and Men\u2019s Health UK, guiding and supporting the content teams to create content across all platforms. Isaac\u2019s love of health and fitness began at Loughborough University, where he graduated with a History and English degree in 2014. His first job was at Men\u2019s Running magazine, where he progressed from Staff Writer to Editor. Among his highlights of those four years include completing a 24-hour track race (never again), just about finishing a multi-day ultramarathon in the Azores, and chugging his way around a \u2018beer mile\u2019. Isaac ventured into the world of freelance journalism in 2018, interviewing some of the biggest names in sport \u2013 like Anthony Joshua and Ben Stokes \u2013 and writing features for the likes of The Guardian, Red Bull, ShortList and BBC Countryfile. He was also a regular contributor to an adventure series called \u2018The Man Who\u2019: speaking to some of the world\u2019s most extreme explorers from the wilds of Caff\u00e8 Nero. In late-2019, Isaac became Editor of Men\u2019s Fitness UK. In his five years there, Isaac was responsible for editing the monthly magazine and managing website content, ultimately helping the brand transition to a \u2018digital-first\u2019 approach. He joined Hearst UK as Multiplatform Editor in December 2024, where he manages day-to-day digital output, edits content and writes articles on all things health and fitness. When he\u2019s not hammering at his keyboard, Isaac enjoys exercise and trying \u2013 \u00a0unsuccessfully, so far \u2013 to teach his baby son to kick a football. You can follow Isaac on Instagram @isaacw1993<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n