96-year-old sprinter not slowing down any time soon
<p>At a time when most people are slowing down, 96-year-old Dr Charles Eugster is setting records on the track. But what’s this sprinter’s secret to success?</p>
<p>Charles reportedly joined a gym at 87 because he was feeling “a little unhealthy” and since then has never been better, reaping the real health benefits of physical training.</p>
<p>In Charles’s words, “Old age is something to look forward to and it can be the most enjoyable, wondrous, stupendous and amazing, exciting period of anybody’s life.”</p>
<p>So what’s Charles’ secret to success?</p>
<p>Charles says his diet as well as his exercise regime is key.</p>
<p>As the retired dentist states, “Variety is key. I start every day with a protein shake because, as you get older, your protein synthesis no longer functions as well. I avoid sugar and eat lots of meat, especially fat. I’ve been on a fat trip lately. Fat! Piles of fat. Yet, I was in a supermarket the other day and was perplexed to find yogurt with zero fat.”</p>
<p>“What on earth is that? The idea of the nutrition pyramid where, at the top, is a little fat and meat, and at the bottom a lot of carbohydrates. Humans are so unbelievably stupid that we have begun to tinker with food. Our theories of nutrition have resulted in a pandemic of obesity. Can you imagine a hunter-gatherer enjoying a low-fat yogurt?”</p>
<p>Definitely some food for thought!</p>
<p><em>Video credit: YouTube / Barcroft TV</em></p>
<p><strong>Related links:</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/health/body/2016/03/diets-over-detoxes/"><em>Detox versus diet: which one is best?</em></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/health/body/2016/03/tricks-to-beat-the-bulge/"><em>Simple tricks to beat the bulge</em></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/health/body/2016/03/struggling-to-lose-weight/"><em>5 reasons why you may be struggling to lose weight</em></a></strong></span></p>
