A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine - including 11 workouts a week

"When I first met 79-year-old Anne Thibodeaux, she was fresh out of two back-to-back workout classes and excited to show me what she was reading for book club. The book was "Outlive," a longevity handbook from Dr. Peter Attia, an anti-aging specialist beloved by tech CEOs and Hollywood actors, and now, apparently, this grandmother from New Orleans. The funny thing, Thibodeaux told me via Zoom last month, is that Attia's advice for a long life matches what she's been doing for decades already."

"Thibodeaux said she works out 11 times a week, on average, doing everything from yoga to dance to strength and stability training. Her social calendar is packed. In her free time, she loves to garden, check out museums, and hit the dance floor. These habits, which Thibodeaux believes have kept her vibrant and healthy, are science-backed strategies for healthier aging."

"Try new things in the gym - and beyond Thibodeaux has been retired for more than two decades, but spent her career teaching and never lost her love of learning. These days, she channels her curiosity into learning new types of exercise (among other things). Her weekly routine includes a variety of different virtual classes from SilverSneakers, an exercise program for adults 65 and older (available at no cost with eligible Medicare plans)."

Anne Thibodeaux, age 79, maintains a rigorous, varied exercise schedule averaging 11 workouts per week, including yoga, dance, strength, and balance training. She attends virtual SilverSneakers classes and incorporates low-intensity cardio like dancing and walking. She stays mentally engaged through learning, gardening, museums, and book club participation, and sustains a busy social life with friends and family. Her routine emphasizes stability, core strength, and diverse movement patterns alongside social and cognitive activities. These combined habits support cardiovascular and cognitive health and contribute to sustained vibrancy and functional independence in older age.

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