“Determination is why mentally I feel like I am 25, physically I am 35 and, I bet, no one in here could guess my real age. Shhhh, my 80th birthday was Thursday, (January 28th. 2010)”
Tony Costa is a life long Boston resident and a recent member here at Fitcorp. At nearly 80 years old, we had to know where he finds his strength and motivation to spend up to three hours a day here, 5 – 6 days a week, doing everything from spinning to free weights. Recently, we got a chance to sit down with Tony to ask him how he does it.
Tony’s fitness path started out when he was just 12 years old. In the years that followed, his active lifestyle grew quickly and soon Tony was an avid boxer. As his fitness level developed, so did Tony’s interest in other activities. After spending over 20 years cycling and walking 10 miles a day, Tony’s dedication level grew when he purchased a spin bike so he could continue to spin and walk 10 miles while being a companion to his wife, Helen.
Tony’s dedication to fitness is an example for everyone to follow. “When I walk in here I am half asleep but I do it to stay active. Fitness is all about determination and drive. Love yourself and do something to keep your heart alive. I appreciate Fitcorp for its energetic staff, which makes sure to wake me up most days. Most importantly I value its positive attitudes. Without a positive attitude I would have never made it to 80, never mind 25 or 35.”
Tony continues to be a positive influence on all of us here at Fitcorp and acts as an inspiration to other members by reminding everyone to “keep it up”. His fitness plan is something that should not only be admired, but also practiced. Tony’s commitment to staying fit reminds everyone, “If I can do it at 80, you have no excuses.”
