This new study shows that exercise at any age has very helpful benefits, especially the reversal of the aging process at the cellular level. I am encouraged by this news, as I keep repeating this to some of the senior citizens that I know and they are catching on to the idea. The one senior that I have helped occassionally said he has noticed a marked improvement in his strength and with a back problem in particular. So, I have seen the positive effects on aging, thanks to hearty exercise.

One question to you: Have you noticed any benefits of exercise on your own, such as getting over a bum knee or a bad back or just with making you feel younger again?

I work out extensively, mostly cardio for about 2 hours each day (If I don't get my swimming in for a week I feel like shit).

I am constantly amazed that I can run circles around most 25 year olds, kids who are 20 years younger!

I seem to have better flexability and stamina, and can usually keep up with most of them at most activities.

I know I have made a couple of 'near miraculous' recoveries because I was healthy, in decent shape, and wouldn't give up. I think I am sick less often than most people as well.

Some guys in their 40's I know couldn't get out of the way of their own gut.

I wouldn't be 20 again for anything, but I find can still do a lot of things that most guys my age seem to start having to give up on... surfing, water skiing, mountain climbing, biking, diving, karate, etc.

Met a guy out in CA a few years ago in his mid 80's. SOB still swam 10+ miles a day (and could swim circles around me) and was healthier than most people half his age. He was a retired SEAL from way back, and he could still do amazing things (walking hand stands, pull ups on the edge of the roof, etc).

Another guy I know (works for me) is only about 10 years older than me, total couch potato; 300#; loves Whoppers for lunch every day. He just had his third heart attack and the doc's are telling him he needs to retire and take it easy. I think that's BS, I think he needs to get off his ass and start really seriously working out if he wants to see his grand kids.

Part of it may be genetics, but I have to believe some of it is living healthy and keeping a young attitude.

R