In an era where fitness is often overlooked, a 95-year-old World War II veteran from Dover, New Hampshire, is setting an example for all.
David Scott, a nonagenarian and a war veteran, continues to hit his local Planet Fitness every week, demonstrating that age is no barrier to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
As reported by Fox News, Scott, in his conversation with Fox News Digital, underscored the significance of regular exercise and the privilege of being able to move one's body. "It makes me feel good," he expressed. "Like Im in control of my body and my muscles understand that Im in control."
Scott's fitness regimen includes a 30-minute, full-body workout at Planet Fitness every other day. His routine involves using a variety of machines to work on his shoulders, legs, and abdomen. His advice to the younger generation is simple yet profound: "just do it" at least three times a week. "Youll feel better if you do it," he asserted. "It helps your balance as well as your muscle tone."
Scott's journey began in 1945 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the tender age of 17, just a day before World War II concluded. He fondly recalls his time at Fort Dix in New Jersey, serving alongside a "very tough group." "And a very, very friendly group," he added. "I enjoyed it very much."
Post his military service, Scott utilized his G.I. Bill benefits to study philosophy at Harvard University. Here, he also joined the wrestling team, earning his varsity letter. "I wrestled the captains of the Princeton team and the Yale team," he reminisced. "I lost both, but I had the Yale captain in a pinning hold He won just by an inch."
Scott's active lifestyle extended beyond his wrestling days. He held various jobs, including a stint with his local sewer department, before relocating to Denver, Colorado, where he worked as an accountant on a construction project. However, his true passion lay in hiking through Colorados mountains and running along its rivers. "I thought, Im going to live another 30 years, or 40 years, and I might as well enjoy life," he shared. "Colorado is a beautiful place."
Scott's secret to longevity isn't just his active lifestyle. He attributes a significant part of his long life to his wife, Lydia Vergani, whom he met on a ski trip in Milan in 1961. Vergani, an Olympic-qualified Italian skier, was "much faster" at skiing than Scott. Their shared love for opera and adventure has kept their bond strong for 62 years. "We had so much in common," Vergani told Fox News Digital.
Scott's story serves as a testament to the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle, regardless of age. His dedication to fitness and his enduring love story with Vergani are a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of shared passions.
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