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Meet an “Amazing” With Great Dedication to Physical Fitness

Charles Eugster, age 97, is a body builder and champion sprinter in his age group.

Charles Eugster, age 97, a body builder and champion sprinter in his age group, is a firm believer in the value of keeping busy to stay healthy and youthful. He says, "Retirement is one of the worst things that you can do to yourself.''

A dentist most of his life, Charles put out a dental newsletter once he left active dentistry, and since then has devoted himself to body building, sprinting, and plans to write a book. Charles maintains that one is never too old to get in shape. He started serious weight training when he was 87, and only began running when he turned 95. A true go-getter!

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