Senior fitness record: 80 years old has a board for amazing 50 minutes

Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a board for 20 seconds to two minutes, depending on their age.

An 80 -year -old Florida man exploded this goal out of the water, recently holding a board for 50 minutes – 100 times longer than the average recommendation for his age.

Bob Schwartz held the board – which would be a record for his age – at the Ocean Reef Fitness Club of Key Largo.

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Luis Bracamonte, director of fitness and well-being at the club, said that he had witnessed Schwartz’s feat, which earned him the nickname “The Plankster”.

“To our knowledge, after in -depth research, it is the longest board ever owned by an 80 -year -old man,” Bracamonte told Fox News Digital. “Mr. Schwartz is an extraordinary individual and a perfect example of” super-aging “.”

Bob Schwartz, 80, recently held a board for 50 minutes – 100 times longer than the average recommendation for his age. (Bob Schwartz)

A board is an isometric movement where the person has a push-up position for a defined period of time. It is often presented as a abdominal exerciseserving as an alternative to sit-ups and traditional crackles.

In addition to strengthening the stomach muscles, the boards also work on the arms, legs, chest and back, according to experts.

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Schwartz’s planks started when Bracamonte organized a competition in 2016, where any member who could make a four -minute board would get a free smoothie. Schwartz not only obtained his smoothie, but he won the competition, recruit a little more than 10 minutes.

Bob Schwartz is photographed while two of the club’s fitness coaches sit on his back. (Bob Schwartz)

“Before that, a minute was probably my maximum, although at that time, my heart was quite decent in good shape,” he told Fox News Digital.

While Schwartz continued to extend his boarding times, he began to search online and discovered that his time was already longer than the files of his age group.

“The record over 80 years old has been 3:03 p.m. since 2019, and the record of more than 70 was 38 minutes,” he said.

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Schwartz applied to Guinness World Records, but he was told that they do not recognize the files by age group.

“So, at that time of the Internet, you simply publish a video of your accomplishment and claim the title until someone beat you,” he said. “So during this year’s fitness challenge, we decided to video from my board and publish it.”

“The most difficult part is to make the commitment to exercise and stay with it long enough for it to become a habit.”

The passion for the floor has become a family affair because the youngest grandson of Schwartz, who is 7 years old, began to join him in board challenges.

Schwartz kisses boards as a practical way to work practically all the major muscles of the body. “A board can be done at home, without equipment and in a short period of time,” he noted.

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Schwartz was not passionate about fitness for life – he set foot in a gymnasium until 2006, when he was 62 years old.

After years of chronic suffering, he finally discovered the therapeutic effects of the exercise.

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“Since I was doing basic exercises, I have never had a back problem,” he told Fox News Digital.

Schwartz started with a nucleus and cycle class, finally adding strength training sessions to his diet. He also travels three miles each morning.

On March 26, 2025, Schwartz was represented immediately after completing his 50 -minute board. (Bob Schwartz)

“When I relate to force, I push myself as hard as possible,” he said. “Many exercise sets end with muscle failure. I have been able to improve my statistics each year, but it becomes much more difficult now.”

Schwartz said that he also adheres to a “healthy” diet, aiming at least one portion of fruit, two portions of vegetables, fish for at least one meal and generally chicken (or sometimes pork or beef) for dinner.

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He also tries to minimize sugar and rarely drink alcohol.

“My blood pressure is the same as it has always been, and I’m not on medication,” he said. “I have taken several supplements. My weight has not changed more than 10 pounds since I was 18 years old.”

In 2017, at the Ocean Reef Fitness Club, the manager challenged Schwartz to a boards. “To intimidate it, I found the character” The Plankster “,” said Schwartz. “I beat her and the legend grew up.” Here, his “fan club” helps to celebrate his victory. (Bob Schwartz)

“The most difficult part is to make a commitment to exercise and stay with it long enough to make it a habit and part of your lifestyle,” he said.

For those who are just starting with boards and physical form in general, Schwartz recommends seeing a coach to learn the appropriate form and minimize the chances of injury.

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He also stressed the importance of maintaining balance, especially at higher age.

“Pick up a foot as you stand in a line; move it while waiting,” he recommended. “A fall and a hospital trip at an advanced age can be devastating.”

Schwartz is represented with his daughter and his 7-year-old grandson, who were all committed to a board challenge. (Bob Schwartz)

For the future, Schwartz said he hoped to continue exercising and maintaining his current level of fitness.

“I will try to keep it at least as best as possible until the end,” he said.

“I appreciate a lot of different activities, but they all require a minimum of strength and agility. So, until they find this magic exercise pill, I assume that I will continue at the gymnasium.”