Dick Van Dyke shares exactly what it does to stay healthy at age 95
"All your old guys out there, listen to me, I tell you: You can continue," Van Dyke said.
Iconic comedian, actor, singer and entertainment all aroundDick Van Dyke isAlways dance at the age of 95. The beloved-interpreter-better known for the musicals of the 60s asBye Birdie Birdie,Mary Poppins, andChitty Chitty Bang BangAnd of course, his eponymous sitcom,The Dick Van Dyke Show-has made a new interview withCBS this morningto be in fronthonored by the Kennedy Center and presidentJoe Biden. During the rare interview, Van Dyke shared that he intends to100 years old, and he has some tips in his sleeve to help him get there. To see what Van Dyke says that it keeps healthy in its ninth decade of life, read it.
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Van Dyke always makes sit-ups and works every day.
CBS this morning Recently visited Van Dyke at home, where the starshowed his training regime, which has presented impressive turns of sit-ups and leg circles. Van Dyke said he dance again and stressed the importance of staying active during your age. "I'm 95 years old and many friends will not do them," said Van Digue by making crunches. "So all you are old, listen to me, I tell you: you can continue to go for a long [hour]".
And he plans to continue for at least five years. "I'm looking forward to 100," said Van Dyke. "George burns Made, and I will do it too, "he said the interpreter colleague, who died in 1996 about a month after reaching the milestone.
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He even opted for the most difficult dance routine in the recentMary Poppinsremake.
Van Dyke continues to challenge yourself too. While turning 2018Mary Poppins comes backHe said that the choreographers gave him three variations of a dance to choose for the "Travel a little fantastic light"Recovery and he decided to tackle the" most difficult ".
"Every setting is him", "DirectorRob MarshallRecountUnited States todaypromoting the film in 2018. "He is intrepid, he has such joy andHe likes dancing. He is really an original. Marshall added that Van Dyke exceeded the expectations they had for him too. "WhenHe jumped on the deskwe had put a stool, a chair, then the office and [Lin-manual Miranda] was there to help him. He did not use the linen hand. He did not even use the stool. He just jump: "said MarshallWeekly entertainment. "We were like" what did he just do!? Because he could, and he was so excited to do that. "
When asked why he went with the most complex routine at the age of 91, Van Dyke saidCBS this morning, "I had to prove that I could do it." He added that he is "always dancing and singing", even if it's just around the house.
Van Dyke says staying active and optimistic are the keys to age gracefully.
In 2015, Van Dyke released a book filled with wise advice on the growth of seniors calledContinue moving and other tips and truths about aging, which encapsulates the biggest advice from Van Dyke to people who put it back there. "Keep moving is the main thing. I think I reiterate three or four times in the book, "he told the NPR at a 2015 interview.
He also suggests that people avoid "going down the stairs on the side." Van Digue said that it can feel good on your knees, "it throws the hips, and the back starts to go out. The next thing you know, you fell and broke your hip. So, even if it hurts On the small, descend the frontal stairs. "
Van Dyke also cited his optimism as much of what keeps it. "It's more in my nature to be optimistic, I think. I am one of those people who get up on the right side of the bed in the morning. I get up and I have a cup of coffee and go to The gym before tell me about that because I will do it, as someone will do it, "said Van Dyke.
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The most difficult part of age for Van Dyke must give up some things he loves.
Although Van Dyke has a positive perspective on aging, it admits that there are difficult aspects ofto get old. Van Dyke told the NPR the most difficult part of aging is to give up the things you like to do. "For example, while he can still sing and dance, he" can not handle the tennis court. "
But the star stated that everyone should have a hobby in their lives that they like to do this one day will be difficult to say goodbye. "I used to ask other people from their old age:" Of all the things you liked to do when you were younger than you can not, what are you missing? "And some people mention golf or tennis. ... The people who said," I'd like to have made smarter business decisions, "I think it's missing," said Van Dyke. "The goal is to enjoy. You have to choose what you like to do, which fills you, what interests you. And I realize that it is not possible for many people. As[Henry David Thoreau said, "Many people live lives of despair of calm. But almost everyone can find this one immersing a hobby or a hobby they like to do. "
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