When Kim’s new grandbaby comes to visit, she doesn’t think twice about carrying him up and down the stairs. Between visits, she carries a 15-pound weight on those same stairs — just to stay ready.
That’s the kind of practical, purposeful thinking that defines her approach to fitness at 70.
Since joining a gym with her husband, Rick, 74, last year, Kim has lost 25 pounds and dropped a clothing size. But those numbers aren’t really the point.
“I’m more fit now than I was 10 years ago,” she says. “I want to be as healthy as long as possible.”
Kim’s story is powerful not only on its face, but also because of what it reveals.
Grandchildren are a top fitness motivator for people over 50. They want to play on the floor, carry a toddler, or hike with older kids. It cuts through more abstract or even medical reasons.
Let’s face it: Nobody wants to be the “boring” grandparent.
Other top motivators include:
• Independence: Staying strong means staying in control of your life
• Avoiding decline: Many want to age better than their parents
• Health concerns: Diagnoses like blood pressure or diabetes
• Travel: Staying mobile fuels adventure
• Mental clarity: Exercise protects brain health
The “Use It or Lose It” Moment
Kim and Rick’s commitment started with a simple realization:
“If we don’t do this, we’re going to feel it.”
Muscle mass, balance, and endurance naturally decline—but consistent training slows or even reverses that.
And consistency beats intensity every time.
One of their biggest advantages? Accountability.
“On the days I don’t want to go, I’m always glad I did,” Kim says.
That gap—between how you feel before and after a workout—is where real growth happens.
For Kim, fitness isn’t about numbers.
It’s about staying strong enough to live fully.
To carry her grandson.
To move without hesitation.
To feel better at 70 than she did at 60.
That’s what fitness is for
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