Jed Lipsky started cutting trees at 15 and never stopped. Fifty-five years later, at 78, he’s still logging pine in Middlesex, Vermont, working alone with a chainsaw. He’s had surgeries and broken bones along the way, but he’s also been a competitive skier, a pilot, and a professional polo player. “Every single day you learn,” he says, “and you generally learn the most from your mistakes.”
Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician and host of “Aging Untold,” points to stories like Lipsky’s as proof that staying physically active later in life builds muscle, sharpens focus, and improves balance. For older adults, her guidance is refreshingly simple: start with walking and resistance bands, then build gradually. No chainsaw required.
For those of us here on the Suncoast, whether we’re retirees, snowbirds, or just trying to stay strong through hurricane season, the takeaway is the same. Staying active doesn’t have to look dramatic. It just has to be consistent. What’s the one activity you’re committed to keeping as you get older? Let us know on our social pages.
