The 95-year-old World War II veteran shares tips on how he stays fit and healthy nearly 80 years after joining the U.S. Army in 1945 at age 17; Just one day before the end of the global conflict.
talk with Fox News DigitalDavid Scott of Dover, N.H., said he works out at his local Planet Fitness several times a week to stay active even in his older years. Scott goes to the gym every other day, where he uses machines to do a 30-minute full-body workout targeting his shoulders, legs and abdomen.
She explained her routine: “It makes me feel good. It's like I'm in control of my body and my muscles know I'm in control.” three times a week. “You'll feel better if you do this. It helps with both your balance and muscle tone.”
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But staying physically active isn't the only secret to Scott's longevity. He also owes his 62-year marriage to his wife, Italian skier Lydia Vergani, who qualified for the Olympics, whom he met on a ski trip to Milan in 1961. The match was love at first sight and the pair got engaged two weeks later, with Scott getting engaged. He was 33 and Vergani was 24. They married the following year and have been going strong ever since.
“He was very friendly. He was very athletic,” she recalled, noting that they stayed active over the years by walking and hiking. Vergani added: “We had so much in common. Our love of opera and adventure.”
Following his military career, Scott used his GI Bill privileges to attend Harvard University; There he majored in philosophy and joined the Ivy League school's wrestling team. “I wrestled the captains of the Princeton team and the captains of the Yale team,” he recalled. “I lost both, but I gave the Yale captain a hard time… He won by just an inch.”
Although Scott has been active his entire life, it's never too late to start a fitness routine. As we age, building muscle is crucial not only for maintaining muscle mass, but also for improving mobility and reducing many common health risks associated with aging.