Dale Parkinson

I've overcome countless injuries, tendons ripped off the bone in both arms, obesity, (lost 70 lbs), massive life-threatening blood clots, endured 8 major surgeries in 8 years including full knee and shoulder replacements, and survived 2 different bouts with cancer. I'm knee-deep into the anti-aging, health and fitness movement. My goal is to always look 20 years younger than my age, and to motivate and inspire others along the way. (That includes the younger generation as well as my own.)

High protein, low carb diet. I train 5 days a week. My favorite saying is "I'd rather be the oldest guy in the gym than the youngest guy in the retirement home." Being 70 years old, young guys in the gym constantly ask me, “What are you on?” and I tell them the truth-- I’m on Social Security and Medicare. I train using what is called the TNT method. (Time & Tension). The theory is to trick your muscles into thinking they're lifting heavy. Intensity and form (not heavy weight) is the key!

First I'd throw an epic party for my friends and drink a toast to MUSCLE & FITNESS magazine for making an impossible dream come true! Then I'd surprise everyone in my family (especially my wife) with gifts, including my 3 dogs, Rocky, Hankie, and Cowboy.