The old man broke the Guinness record at the age of 82, with a diet and exercise regimen that everyone admires.

Mr. Tim Minnick, 82 years old, living in Texas, USA, broke the Guinness record for becoming the oldest fitness trainer in the world .

Mr. Tim said that before becoming a fitness trainer, he worked as an insurance salesman.

“After my wife passed away from terminal breast cancer, I was mentally shocked and depressed. To overcome the shock, I started exercising to release negative energy and stabilize my emotions,” said Mr. Tim.

After that, Tim became passionate about fitness and did not want to go back to being an insurance salesman. At the age of 65, Tim decided to quit his job and started studying to get a coaching certificate at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, USA.

At the age of 76, Tim applied for a training job at several gyms in Austin, Texas, USA. “I applied with little hope because I knew I was getting old,” he said.

Luckily, Gold's Gym in Austin hired Tim as a trainer. Tim officially became a fitness trainer at the age of 76. To this day, at the age of 82, he continues his work, and he is even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest fitness trainer.

Mr. Tim's story has inspired people over 60, giving them more motivation to practice good habits to improve their health and prolong their life.

Tim also teaches strength and mobility classes for people over 60. “I love helping people, including older people,” Tim says.

Mr. Tim is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest fitness trainer. (Photo: Guinness World Records)

At 82 years old, Mr. Tim still has a toned and very healthy body. Mr. Tim can even lift 90kg. To maintain his health, Mr. Tim also maintains an extremely impressive diet and exercise regimen.

1. Diet

Tim has a very healthy diet. “With my experience as a trainer, I understand the importance of proper nutrition. Nutrition affects the body’s metabolism,” he said.

According to Mr. Tim, as we age, the organs in the body begin to age, at this time we need to apply a strict diet to reduce the burden on the organs in the body.

Tim prefers to eat fresh foods because they are more nutritious. His meals are always packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Tim’s typical meal consists of a protein food like steak or salmon, and a food that is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals like beans, asparagus or a baked potato.

In addition, Mr. Tim also limits the consumption of processed foods and sugar. He shared: “Sugar is everywhere, in many foods. I always try to limit sugar consumption by reading the ingredient panel of packaged foods.”

Tim's story has inspired many seniors, giving them more motivation to practice good habits to improve their health and prolong their lives. (Photo: Men's Health)

2. Exercise regimen

Mr. Tim maintains his training about 4-5 days/week, each session lasts 90 minutes. Mr. Tim focuses on cardio exercises to help train cardiovascular health and weight training to help strengthen muscles and body strength.

Typically, a Tim's training session would go like this:

- Warm-up: 20 minutes

Normally, Mr. Tim will do 5 or 6 movements to warm up and warm up before exercising. The warm-up exercises that Mr. Tim often applies are: vertical press, stretching, stretching with resistance bands, standing toes, plank combined with push-ups.

- Rowing machine exercise: 10 minutes

Tim will start his workout with a low-intensity workout on the rowing machine. Tim says this works the upper body and leg muscles, improves posture and boosts cardiovascular fitness.

- Strength training exercises: 40-60 minutes

Mr. Tim often does quadriceps exercises, squats with specialized gym machines, combined with weight lifting and chin-ups during this time.

Mr. Tim said that regular exercise helps him improve his physical and mental health. At the same time, exercise also helps him prevent many diseases.

“Exercise, even simple exercises, can have significant benefits for the body, especially as we age,” said Dr. Mark Lachs, Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at New York Presbyterian Health System in the US. “There is no drug or treatment that can provide the same health and longevity benefits as physical activity.”

Mr. Tim maintains his workout routine about 4-5 days/week, each session lasting 90 minutes. (Photo: Men's Health)

In addition to diet and exercise, Mr. Tim does not smoke or drink alcohol. He also has a regular schedule. Mr. Tim always tries to go to bed before 10:30 p.m. and wake up at 6:00 or 6:30 a.m. All of these habits help him improve his health, thereby contributing to his longevity.

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