A Fitness Love Story: Together as Much as Possible

Sergio and Debora met when they were 13.

This summer, they’ll celebrate their 65^th wedding anniversary.

Over the decades, they’ve raised three children, enjoyed successful careers, and spent as much time together as possible.

And in the last 12 years, they have been dedicated to working out to stay strong and prevent health issues as they age.

“We have always been together, no matter what, having kids and having to work here and there,” says Sergio, who, like his wife, turned 87 in February. “We enjoy doing these kinds of things together.”

They also go for walks, travel as much as possible, and love spending time with their kids and grandkids. They’re planning a Mexico vacation this spring and an anniversary bash this summer – five years after Covid delayed the 60th-anniversary party.

Amid Valentine’s Day season, it’s worth noting that physical fitness is a part of many love stories. Partners enjoy exercising together or supporting each other in their pursuit of health and longevity.

‘An Active Life’

While working and raising the kids, the couple didn’t follow a long-term, regular exercise plan. They enjoyed walking, tennis, and occasional gym workouts at the gym.

“It was an active life, but nothing addressed the potential issues that could arise as we got older,” Sergio recalls.

Sergio retired after decades at a hospital, and then Debora retired as a university professor. The pair decided to start working out with a personal trainer after getting frustrated with the low level of guidance they’d been given at some gyms over the years. They thought coaching would help, and it did.

Then, about a year ago, they began working out together at a small, private studio that focuses on functional strength, fall prevention, stretching, and a more individualized focus that addresses their needs as they age.

“We’re not looking for a cure, just a way to prevent common challenges that might come up shortly,” Sergio says.

They also walk on a treadmill at home.

And they value working out together now.

‘This Is a Commitment We Have’

“It’s something very natural,” he says.

“We like that we go together,” she says. “We take one car – Sergio always drives me everywhere,”

Debora says it’s essential to be at your best for each other. “This is a commitment we have.”

He says that staying healthy is an essential part of long-term planning, but a long-term relationship depends on many factors, including mutual respect.

“Life is not just a gift for us to be happy forever,” Sergio says. “We must also prepare ourselves for tough times (by staying in shape). We are not looking at perfection here.”

The happy couple encourages others to exercise at any age.

“All of us have time and the opportunity, and it’s not too late,” Sergio says.

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