Staying Fit & Healthy At Any Age | Laird Hamilton & Joe Rogan

Surfing legend, Laird Hamilton, has become a pioneer of fitness, health and nutrition in his fifties and shows no signs of slowing down . He talks with Joe Rogan about not using age as an excuse for being sedentary, how voluntary suffering is advantageous, and how to find balance in life.
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[@K777John]

Love it-I’m 72, started road cycling again 3 years ago, ride 130 ish miles every week, have done 6,000 miles this year so far, dropped 20 lbs over 18 months, was only 158 lbs to start with at 5ft 9inches. You just have to keep going and doing what you love-life is too short to waste it.....

[@metanoiavision4365]

Awesome 👏🏻 John!! Keep it up!!! I’m 46 and really hope to still climb, skate, surf and snowboard when I get into my 70’s..and for sure it will be here before I know it. I’m looking back now asking, ‘where did the time go?’

[@sierraedgar7208]

John, thank you for sharing! I’m inspired.

[@ThisIsGoogle]

Literal manlet.

[@sharkymoon422]

Stay safe z

[@tblightningbolt8902]

@Aquatic Mullet surf

[@bigwaidave4865]

I’m age 62 retired in Bangkok , I hit the gym 5 days a week and before Covid made annual trips trekking the Himalaya to Everest base camp. Never even thought of slowing down or “this is it”.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That's awesome, David!

[@bigwaidave4865]

@@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving Thanks. Great channel glad I found you🙏🙏

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

@@bigwaidave4865 Thanks!

[@MichaelAyden]

You just need to take a look at the very healthy and old people on the island of Ithaca who have nice healthy Mediterranean diets but are still very physically active. It not only keeps the body right but it also keeps the mind right for much longer. We didn't evolve to just sit around and get fat at a certain age. If there is a will and a need to survive then we will gain longevity by staying active in all the facets of our life.

[@Jeffwolfenson]

65 and exercise 6 days a week. Still as strong as ever. Use it or loose it. What good is living longer if your not fit enough to enjoy your life.

[@moustafahamoudi3989]

(What good is living longer if your not fit enough to enjoy your life) very well said.

[@sonja4164]

Well said!

[@damon5894]

That's awesome 💪🏼 24, preparing now because I know those days are coming quick.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

@@damon5894 You’re a smart guy since you see that at 24 because you’re 100% correct, it goes very fast. I just turned 60 and 24 seems like yesterday.

[@damon5894]

@@thelastrebelshow1627 Thank you sir! And I hope it was a Happy Birthday. You have 30+ years of knowledge and wisdom on me.

[@umphreydave24]

Just finished my first ultramarathon yesterday at age 55! Gonna keep moving!!!

[@Radmannnn24]

Nice work David 🤙

[@CygnusXJon]

@@Radmannnn24 Way to go!!

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

You're awesome

[@markmcfadden7428]

Great job! I did my first ultra this year as well, at 59. A fun challenge.

[@daegueric]

@@markmcfadden7428 A fun challenge? Jenga is a fun challenge.

[@hal900x]

Any time I'm in the gym and I see an 80 year old guy just starting to work out, or a very obese person in the first week, those are the people I'm most impressed by. Sure, there are legions of super-ripped beasts there, and they've put in a lot of hard work, but it takes tremendous courage to make those first steps when you've got some odds stacked.

[@619AGT]

Amen! 🙏

[@WojciechowskaAnna]

in climbing gyms there are old guys like 80. The guys who were really into sports dont give up because of age. There's plenty of them.

[@TechHead03]

This is the shit. I'm 50 and I'm sprinting! Cleaned the crap out of my diet and started working out. What a difference it makes when you decide to make the effort.

[@wade5941]

It's huge. I'm 65 and have always worked out. Started a landscape business after I retired because I absolutely love the physicality of building patios and retaining walls. Even after a hard day of work I look forward to my routine.

[@quietrebelstrength1399]

You a beast! Sprinting is no joke at any age👍

[@andremarselous]

I’m 57, and I’ve been working out since I was 14, and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. When you stop moving, you start to rust! That’s mine.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Yep! Keep on going!

[@andremarselous]

@@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving 💪🏽👍🏽

[@abbelkass908]

I have exactly the same mentality brother... Just keep moving...

[@BOWShortClips]

As a 14 year old who started lifting at 13, this is a huge motivation!

[@andremarselous]

@@BOWShortClips That’s great! Go for it, and always take care of your body. It’s a gift that shouldn’t be wasted. I wish you all the best!😉👍🏽💪🏽

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

Honestly, at age 55 this is the main focus of my life. I'm in the best shape ever and I just want to keep it going til I die.

[@CygnusXJon]

Yes

[@chriswilson1968]

You're in the best shape at 55? What the hell were you doing in your actual prime?

[@swisstrader]

Good on you my friend. Keep it up brother!!

[@ericmorgan2383]

Same age and definitely agree 55 just a number ,I run , walk weights and punch bag 4/5 times a week and love the buzz, sorry endorphins release .

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

@@chriswilson1968 Your mama

[@ariellevin3008]

I'm a 70 year old over-weight woman who still does bike races. I may not be first or second over the line, but I make it over the line... the best example of what I can be and accomplish. Go out and move!!!

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Good work. I feel ya.

[@petermaloof3113]

Yes, like others commenting, I'm in better shape at 55 than I was 15 years ago. I'm consistently in the top 10% of mountain bike riders on downhill sections on trails around my town. However, I think you should avoid being overwhelmed by all that is in the video. Perfection is not necessary. You don't have to be a world-class athlete. You don't need EVERY spoke tightened. Start with three spokes. Eat well, sleep well, exercise - cardio and weights (functional strength helps avert injury). From that foundation, you can build toward happiness. Be more engaged in the world, better self-esteem, and stronger relationships. As Laird said at the beginning, start small - run to the end of the street EVERY day. Build that healthy habit and the others that follow.

[@alauriebees]

@Bush Doctor yes, good advice.

[@plusbonus1165]

Well thought out and well said Peter. Good advice , all movement is beneficial.

[@tommyraccioppi7100]

I’m 55 years young. And I always remember the saying . A body at rest stays at rest, a body in motion stays in motion. And I will live like that til the day God takes me. Really enjoyed this video, thank you and God bless.

[@rmartin4386]

My dad is 88 is still works out. Was an athlete all his life. 7 kids and never stopped.

[@javi7602]

When I was a teenager I used to imagine 30 yr olds as being "old." Now that I am in my early 30's not only do I see I was wrong, but i am in 1000 times much better shape than when i was a teenager. I grow more self aware every year and i can only imagine getting better and better in my 40's. Your body is an amazing tool. As long as you are able to break through mental barriers, the body is capable of taking you beyond your limits. The first time I ran a marathon I realized that we are so much more capable of what we think we can do. Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live in. Be good to your body, and it will be good to you. Don't forget about your mental health as well. The physical and mental together are unstoppable. If you are reading this and you are someone who is struggling with your physical or mental health, don't give up. Where there's a will , there's a way. Good luck!!!

[@philipharned944]

You are still growing & young until you are age 31. Add 31 more years at 62 or 10 more to 72 & tell me if you have the same perspective.

[@boobtubereborn]

well said and great video. laird is a machine and an example of what's possible now. im 45 years old. i can do inverted aerial rotations on a surfboard i couldnt do when i was an aspiring professional at 19. i train in jiu jitsu, i do yoga 6 hours a week at least. its all in your head. i can smoke most 22 year olds in the water and in the ring. dont listen to what people tell you. we are pure energy at the quantum scale. matter does not exist. it is an illusion. If we are not meant to connect in the moment with everything then what are we here to do? Find the thing that makes you connect with it all. i want to be the fittest ive ever been at 50. its possible. it really is.

[@boobtubereborn]

Well said!

[@Zepster77]

Mind & body do not exist & do not prevail. Only the one true Self, Consciousness does

[@spiritlevelstudios]

Yeh, 30s are awesome. We're just big kids really.

[@ehf68]

Just finished my ultra nap 2 hours, feels good

[@johnsaldarriaga5472]

I transformed my life from stage 4 alcoholic to the best shape in my life in 9 months thanks to weightlifting, medical Cannabis and and creatine

[@aceboogie959]

That is some freaking transformation. Much respect i hope you have the strength to stay clean

[@plusbonus1165]

What is stage four ?

[@homodeus8713]

@@plusbonus1165If you keep drinking, you’re going to die. Soon.

[@MB-yz2vc]

Laird has such a powerful positive mindset. It’s very inspiring. A true athlete. Watched him ride that insane wave bigger than anyone. You have to have your shit together mentally to do that 😂. Awesome human being.

[@tdalb8985]

The thing I dislike most about Laird Hamilton, is I'll never be as cool as that guy.

[@johngarin8290]

Only 65 hip so badly damaged the right hip now worn out too, final stage emphysema (oxygen 70% of day) thrashed my body way too much, but in 50s big wake up, veg juice keeps me going but Laird's been hero decades now & reckon JoB realises Laird knows care for the vessel is paramount. Keep on doing it Laird's way, Awesome 😉 He is Too Cool, ✌️

[@darkmephilez]

You already making excuses... believe in yourself one day anything you dream can be possible.

[@stephtraveler7378]

Careful on the extreme examples... Everyones DNA is different. Its persistence through moderation that is the key. For every extreme superstar there are countless dead mid-50 yr olds. Ive had two close friends that died at 56. Too much endurance work on the heart. one was an Olympian swimmer and the other 10 time Ironman finisher... Avg pro cyclist is dead in early 60's.... Persistence and moderation...

[@bonsummers2657]

Thank you for sharing. Each person has to know thyself and pace as appropriate for whatever they do in life.

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Recovery, sleep, and anti inflammatory diet is even more important together than exercise stimulus. They’re all equally important actually.

[@EvergladesEyes]

Mann what a great video. Its very inspiring. Im 48 and stopped exercising a few years ago. Ive been sick and gaining weight not wanting to change my diet. I just paddled 4 miles and this video helped me so much. Very encouraging. Thank you Joe and Laird. Time to turn this train around!

[@rhysbond9826]

Thanks for the information, my body is recovering from a brain tumour, body is wanting to rebuild itself more and more each day. Now coming up to 62.

[@WcOx5]

You can do it! Wish you the best

[@007artimus]

Just the fact that you say that your body wants to rebuild itself sounds like you have the right attitude:). To your health.

[@tommybrian1188]

Good luck to you

[@rhysbond9826]

Thank you everyone. The more I do work out moves the body feels better, and weight changes are rearranging there positioning. Slowly but surely I should be fully fit. Just to let you know I do not drink alcohol or have taken any type of drug. Apart for this recent medical to treatment.

[@JAK3080]

Good luck and God Bless.

[@WestShoreMan]

Mt. Whitney summit at 55. Took 18 hours R/T.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Wow, that's fantastic, Charles!

[@MT-lq9fq]

I have been gone from my hometown for 40 years all my mates I went to school with most have granddad bodies fat gut you know belly over the belt their wives the hotties at school grandma body and at school crush material I'm 58 now and feel great after a 50km bike ride so I just purchased an apartment in Thailand on a 5-star resort, and they have a Muay Thai Trainer on the resort pool and bar on my doorstep I'm learning language and cooking and E-Commerce business I learned about before 55 couldn't wish for the best environment to be life just kicked off all over again keeping fit I just feel the same as always if not betterf

[@swisstrader]

Damn! Great stuff. You’re a man after my own heart because at age 63, now ready to retire and Thailand one of few on my list. Do you mind sharing the name of the resort in Thailand including a link for their website?

[@slyman6666]

Awesome!! Thailand is the best place to relax and get in shape. I have been doing Muay Thai for 16 years. I am 44 years old and feel awesome

[@rickrudnick4108]

I'm a 58 year old Arborist, Still climbing and moving quickly. The young 20-30's trip on me. I eat and drink what i want. I feel young? It's a mind set. sweat it out!

[@ChanceBerryman]

Worked construction with a few older dogs that could run circles around me. Get it dude

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Just wanted to comment. I own a plumbing business and I have a customer who is a retired arborist. He’s 71 years old. He’s a awesome dude. He climbs his trees in his back yard 7 days a week to stay young!!!!! That’s amazing hey?

[@erocnw1341]

I appreciate the motivation. One challenge that comes with age is accepting the drop off in performance. No matter how motivated you are, there is a normal deterioration that comes with age, and dealing with that constructively can be a challenge.

[@Guppusmaximus]

And that's the one thing these influencers will never admit to including whatever PEDs they are on.

[@jordyzelaya1459]

I'm 64 retired,I surf every day the waves are good approximately 4-5 days a week,ride a short board,walk miles on our beach when the waves aren't happening,or sometimes I do both,I stretch,eat very healthy,no alcohol,no smoke,no drugs.Im in better shape now than in college,and my family life is ideal. Pure Vida!

[@jeffconley819]

Oh man congrats. I’m 62 and feel like a total wreck. So glad you are able to get out and do what you want. Maybe someday I’ll feel like a human again.

[@ezvibe8310]

Your lifestyle is very encouraging to me. I am mid 45, surf 4-5 days a week, typically on a long board as our waves are usually crap. Sometimes I do long distant sails with my kite and a foil. I dont drink, drug or use tobacco. The 3 years of abstinence from alcohol has been the hardest but it is totally worth it. Additionally, I have incorporated a very thorough, daily stretch session and add a little more just before paddling out. Pura Vida BTW...i met my wife in Costa while on a surf trip.

[@ezvibe8310]

@Mike Fitzpatrick that's the plan, thanks for the encouragement!

[@russman109]

Excellent message, and Laird is THE MAN, but there's still a flaw in the logic: BALANCE. While I agree that exercise is everything, a chronic behavior of overtraining and its maladaptive impacts on metabolism, as well as joint health are very real. You can't indefinitely MURDER your body without actual consequences, no matter how dialed your sleep and diet are. Laird himself had a complete hip replacement. Now, the argument could be that a hip replacement in your 50's was worth the sickest big wave surfing career of all time....However, middle 50's is YOUNG AS FUCK for a hip replacement! So there's a consequence to long term ultra heavy training. While I personally don't ever feel "happy" unless I'm suffering like hell in the mountains, I do think that a message of balance could be important here. To be healthy you don't have you be a professional athlete. All you really need is a foundation of physical activity, and a solid lifestyle. Even then, you can still get diabetes or cancer or both....In this respect I do think that the message of keeping your DRIVE and passion in life as a top priority is key.

[@blaineedwards8078]

Brother Russell, what an excellent, insightful and spot on commentary. My sole critique is that I think you may want to reconsider what someone of young Master Hamilton's caliber truly deems to be, "well-balanced" as compared to more common blokes like you and I. Obviously, Laird is a world class, elite, top-shelf athlete who lives according to a daily operational tempo that is more akin to a full-throttle, highly charged approach to life in general. I just can't see him taking a "lazy, do-nothing" day to lounge about the house, eating, watching Netflix, napping and just basically completely effing off. I work hard, I play hard, I enjoy staying active, but I truly value my downtime and if I want a day to just laze around, that is a joy as well. I just don't see people like Laird doing nothing at all and enjoying it every once in awhile. I think that is the big difference between people like him and just common folks like me.

[@carlranger8060]

Very true. Having worked out reasonably heavy most of my life (I'm 61) I'm having to adapt my training through having a dodgy hip. Still far fitter than most my age, but there's definitely a need for balance. Certainly as we get older.

[@russman109]

@@blaineedwards8078 Agreed! Although, Michael Jordan was famous for spending entire days on the couch and not moving. I think that top level athletes do more "complete rest" than their social media campaigns let on. I just think also that we have a culture of "more is always better", and when it comes to hard training and human performance that is absolutely not true. In fact its detrimental. "Better" training is "better". Quality and intensity are key, and you cannot generate intensity without being properly rested. Most professional athletes partake in year "periodized" training, where they completely change the type of exercise, its intensity and duration throughout the year. For example, if you're about to race in the Tour de France, you'd be a complete moron if you went and did a 60 mile bike ride the day before it started. You want to be as rested as possible for that event. I see these messages of "train train train or else you're a pussy" to be not helpful for many people who follow guys like Laird, but who have no idea or education in what the foundations of exercise science really are.

[@cizia69]

50 and I just lifted myself from my couch to get that remote, gotta keep moving!!!

[@genemounce8302]

me as well... these 12oz curls keep me movin. ;) LOL

[@Eventual-Visitor]

What? Your lazy remote doesn't come when you call it? you need an active remote.

[@miggs165]

With Alexa you don’t have to get up

[@israeltrevino5368]

Everything is easy until you get injured. Be smart my 40 something war dogs.

[@UltimateTechHub]

I turned 50 this year and thanks to working out 5 to 6 days a week Im full of energy and feel great! Every workout makes me feel even better than the day before! Its a full on health addiction! Lol. Great Video!

[@lilrog0909]

My wife doesn't know this is the reason why im never getting out the Army Reserves. These young soldiers keep me fit. Im in my mid 30s and a lot of my peers are getting fat. While I can still run 13 min 2 mile with ease. I don't eat beef or pork.

[@jobellecollie7139]

I think finding my flight suit in the back of my closet brought home my active duty life. I miss it!

[@gabbyhayes1568]

I was a distance runner, marathoner, and triathlete in my younger days until I started my real career at 35. The demands of everyday life, family , and the job kind of killed that aspect of my life. I miss running a lot and at 67 I’m pretty much just reduced to long walks now due to lower back issues. Sometimes it’s not just mind over matter. Father Time takes its toll on all of us in different ways. My advice to you younger guys would be to keep on keeping on and don’t let your fitness slip away because once it’s gone you may not ever get it back.

[@masterspin7796]

It's hard to get it back, I quit for 20+ so I could be in a drunken stuper...2010 I quit drinking and it took over 2 years to become a athlete again...ten years later and I am still improving...

[@jamesart9]

Sometimes it IS mind over matter . . .but we make excuses. There are amazing new (and old) treaments for lower back pain. Dorn Method. Somatics, Etc. IF it was important, short of spinal disconnection, you CAN find a way. IF. . . it is imprtant to you. Me. I've had two broken backs, dozens of fractures over a 50 year period, BUT, I am still flexible and strong. It may also be a simple matter of CHOOSING which activities you wish to excel at now, rather that having the preconceptio of still wanting to run a marathon or 10 second 100m. Sometimes just being able get up of the floor in a fluid and strong motion is an achievement. (A surprisingly rare one if you watch.) But just being able to move your body how you wish, and to its fullest range of motion, is wonderful enough.

[@masterspin7796]

@@jamesart9 Follow David Goggins...

[@jamesart9]

@@masterspin7796 Thank you, I shall check him out.

[@Songs-ls2pr]

Gabby sometimes if you can eat better. Lose weight and start small but eventually gain muscle strength in your back your back pain will diminish. I wish you well don’t give up. Stretching and occasional icing is huge too. But seriously. Stretching is a game changer.

[@adbc8213]

Balance the stress… if your comfortable all the time you don’t improve/evolve … if you are always stressed, you most likely will get sick either mentally or physically … balance is the key all y’all...🌀❤️🌀

[@jamesart9]

True, but . . . To get to the next level you need that in between stage of being unbalnced, before you regain your new balance at a higher lever. (Should you wish to operate at a higher level. - And there is nothing wrong with NOT wanting too either.)

[@adbc8213]

@@jamesart9 agreed, point on...

[@oliverizzard8751]

Interesting concept

[@randyman38901]

It’s amazingly simple. The body works best when it’s healthy and strong.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

So true!

[@AstroVanTribe]

The effort it takes to confront and overcome the struggle is what makes earning it so rewarding....

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Age is a state of mind and a decision. I am 44 running ultra marathons...because I chose to not go quietly in to old age accepting you can't do things.

[@gregorysalazar8370]

I’m 60, retired to Mexico and do CrossFit everyday. Love it. Bench pressed 250lbs last week six times after my CrossFit work out of the day (WOD).

[@adventureswithmarkhorsebox4598]

Thank you. I’ve just watched this great film and it has inspired me to keep going. I quit smoking and drinking 3 years ago and started road bicycle racing a year later. Unfortunately covid has put a stop to racing for the past 10 months, my last race was March 2020. It’s sometimes difficult when you struggle up a hill or when it takes a lot longer to recover than it used to when I was 20yrs old but I’m glad I got back to it. I’m so much happier in myself now than when I was drinking and smoking. It’s a great feeling to have no props and to be able to get a high from natural endorphins. I’m 43 yrs old. This film has helped put my mind at ease. Things change slightly when you get past 40 yrs old but I think a lot of it is in the mind, responsibilities, caring for elderly relatives, seeing people around you age etc. I think I will be watching this film many times to keep me inspired to keep going, keep fit, keep healthy and stay positive. Thanks again, great film. Mark. 💪👊🏻👍

[@macleadg]

I’m 62. After pushing myself to do some intense workouts recently, I was able to do some things I was unable do in my 30s. Rogan’s correct that it’s mental tiredness; I used to do triathlons & marathons, but just got mentally sick of those, so my workouts are entirely different now. I also started doing some other (non-exercise) things that are new to me, and that I never thought I could do. Struggle, mental activity, and novelty are all essential to staying young at heart.

[@EdmundFriedman]

55 and still speed skating my azz off. 30 years of land speeed surfing!

[@amcadam26]

I love my Dad. But he gave up on fitness in his fifties, he's now type two diabetic. And now uses his age as an excuse to stay out of shape and diabetic, I don't want to end up that way. I'm 41 in 3 weeks time and I want to be fitter when I'm 51 then when I'm 41.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

You can do it, Andy! Just do it!

[@akaleiki]

Severely underrated channel. Keep up the good work man. Really enjoyed this one.

[@JerFilms1]

Much appreciated Andrew. Spread the word!

[@sharktooth2888]

I'm 60 and on another level for dudes my age. Laird is one of the few guys I actually follow cuz he's the real deal and world class grinder.

[@canarc1]

54, l had pondered as a late teen, thinking about anti-aging. With this came research and commitment to staving aging off. People say l look in my early 40. This is living a hard life of work, working out and sports, being broken up more times than l care to think about. I date ladies in their 20’s and refuse to allow my brain to let the aging take over. Grow old gracefully, ya right, as they say in aviation, that’s a sucker hole. You have to deal with aging like your in a fight. Don’t give up, go right at it. Be well my dudes.

[@metanoiavision4365]

Still dating 20 year olds? Yeah age can be a state of mind BUT reality here is saying that trying to ‘prolong’ your youth by dating 30 year younger women, is first not something to ‘brag’ about at all and not going to make YOU feel any younger. And second it’s bizarre for you to think that dating 30 year younger women gets you some kind of award or something. It’s actually very immature and shows that you think that it’s perfectly normal when it’s NOT AT ALL normal. Why in the world would you think that you’ll have some meaningful relationship with a 20 year old? You sound silly and very immature as a 54 year old man but I guess you wouldn’t mind be called a ‘kid’ from the sound of it. No 20 year old wants to settle down with a 54 year old!! (Unless your filthy rich of course) That’s why you keep going from one to another cause they ain’t looking for that and obviously you are. It’s just gross man, grow up and do yourself a favor and find someone that’s near your age cause you’ll never be able to relate to a 20 year old enough to have her want to be with you for the rest of your life! Dating 20 year olds doesn’t keep you young minded, being a responsible mature adult that takes care of his family as well as being active in sports and in great physical shape keeps you young minded. Your Way to weird and bizarre for me.. and I’m in my mid 40’s so don’t say I don’t understand cause I still skate climb surf and snowboard. Playing the same sports when your older as you did when younger also keeps you young minded..so many ways to stay mentally young other than dating girls 30 years younger..smh 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻

[@canarc1]

@@metanoiavision4365 Wow, a lot of thought put into your your reply and trying to shame me. No worries bruh. The thing about assumptions are just that. You don’t know me from Adam. I said 20’s not 20. I didn’t say l was proud about dating ladies in their 20’s. What l am proud of is raising two successful and good citizens on my on with no help from a deadbeat mother. Holding my own on a motocross track or mma mat with guys half my age is another. The fact that l did the work and was lucky with decent genes is something that l will never feel ashamed or weird about. Younger ladies are happy to hang out with me based solely on this and my frame. Nothing based on money or fame, get it? You are clearly a victim of postmodernism. Probably cheering when leathery old bags like Madonna or Demi-Moore are riding the 20 year old cock carrousel. If you look on any dating app, you will see an ocean of mid 40’s “cougars” acting as full time semen receptacle. All those episodes of sex and the city has conditioned you well. You have had your limitations set quite nicely for you by a feminist leaning society and your wife. Good luck with all that man.

[@bonsummers2657]

@@metanoiavision4365 What he's doing is fine/good and fun, dear Judger.

[@billjohnston5833]

The greatest things in life are those that are the hardest to achieve.

[@oliverizzard8751]

Like finding a girlfriend that actually makes you want to have sex.

[@AlexaMorales]

Wow, this was so great and inspiring -- I was expecting a rehash of the podcast, but you turned it into so much more with the edits and stunning visuals!

[@CygnusXJon]

Downhill, backcountry skiing at high level until 47. until doctor begged me not to go due to mulitple injuries that needed surgery. Still hiking mountains, and ripping on my mountain bike huge rides and descents with jumps etc. Paddle boarding every chance I get, and travel to surf. I am 54 now and will continue the sufferfest!

[@gavintifler4606]

😀😎👍

[@mtnvalley9298]

I love it and you RIP! THx for the inspiration and here's some back at you : shattered C-5 @ 32, fused 4-5-6 and did helis in the bumps 100 days later...2 ribs 4 breaks punctured lung @ 38 over rotating a teleheli, and now still spinning @ 56 showing my 14 year old what's up,...And I shared neck deep snow with him last season. So blessed to still charge. Conclusion: We were meant to do this man. Suffer for your passions and enjoy the consequences!

[@adamrhude3272]

Get it kid!!!!!

[@CygnusXJon]

@@mtnvalley9298 Love it!! I skied with the teletubbys...lol........ guys charging as hard as the downhill crowd, with most of the same tricks! Put in the sufferfest Saturday mtn biking, body was hurting, but kept telling it....only one more lap!! Lol Take care man, have a great season!

[@shoutatthesky]

I've never surfed but I've been in the ocean regularly my whole life. I love the water and am an expert swimmer, but those waves scare the shit out of me! The man is a total beast!!!

[@InfamousMS]

Overcome that feat - surfing is amazing and so rewarding!

[@antpoo]

That’s Lance Burkhart 👍. He made $100k a year back in the 80’s,

[@drumrunner72]

What an eye opener! Very inspirational. I'm 48 and felt like giving up. I just wanted to chuck the towel in an admit defeat, eat pizza, and get fat(er) I've run 3 marathons but after constant niggles and injuries I've let my defeatist attitude get the better of me....until I watched this.

[@nsiebenmor]

Yeah it’s a wrap because most places are living in uninspiring places working soul crushing jobs to get by. If you live at the doorstep of amazing surf, and can afford it, I understand why you’d want to keep going.

[@alrivers2297]

That's just an excuse. I'm 53 and work for Walgreens as a cashier for over 6 years now. I appreciate the job because I live with gratitude. I do up hill bicycling, run up staircases, calisthenics and set up a heavy bag in my small apartment from a chin up bar. I do some of this even in very cold weather. I also eat healthy. People think I'm in my 30's. Your attitude determines your direction.

[@dadventuretv2538]

48 and just stopped playing Rugby at 45- eventually the pain everyday was jus too much. But didn’t stop- got back into mtbing. Not just pedaling around some trails- I mean sending it, jumps, gnar, skateparks etc. Still hit the gym, hike, run as much as I can, surf when I can- altho the years of Rugby took their toll on my knees and now the pop up can be painful. But still don’t let it stop me. There are some things I have had to cut out because of injuries, or do a bit differently but I keep on keeping on. Improvise, adapt, overcome. But above all, keep going.

[@archglobe3602]

Excellent video Jeremy, very well made and summarized, thank you for putting this together. Super motivating. Cheers.

[@thekid5345]

That’s nice... but not all of us live in Hawaii where we can just focus on happiness and surfing and coconuts and shit like that.

[@davegriffin9083]

And some of us have to work for a goddamned living.

[@Jesterian]

Lol you guys guaranteed have time to get a work out in.

[@tonirodriguez6649]

Grow where you’re planted 🙏🏼 There is a reason you can, or excuse you can’t. Your choice.

[@dyneenglen3775]

Hawaiians have to work too have stress like. evreryone.

[@johnncastra-o]

Yeah Im 45, getting hit up by 25 year olds how I look like this, I tell them," Get the fuck up and start living!' Just got to keep the body and the mind active, no secret!

[@MrJboogie04]

Man super motivating. Getting old is tough but the secret is to not give up or give in but keep on going. Excercise is the key to longevity.

[@ssouthboundpachyderm]

kind of preachy coming from a professional athlete who has taken his health and exercise as his number one priority in life to then tell others who may not have to do all of this athletic stuff in their 50's lol, that's a recipe for disaster. You're gonna have a bunch of old crickety men doing extreme sports and winding up in the hospital. For all of us normal people who work for a living and get maybe 2 hours to themselves in the evening as soon as you hit 40 or 45 years old things change. Mankind wasn't built to live past 45 years old, proof is in the pudding as your eyesight goes and mobility as well, joints randomly hurt for no reason or you strain muscle but didn't over exert yourself recently, yeah. but we all still exercise right? me too, pops rode dirt bikes until age 75 and so will I

[@kabirsvoice]

Beautifully done man

[@grego4835]

Yes it was

[@markgrant3014]

Saw Jack LaLane twice speaking in San Luis Obispo while in college in da 80's, talk about a no excuses attitude! To quote him, "Excercise is king, diet is queen, put them together and you will have a kingdom". Loved that dude.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Awesome mentality!

[@dennisemathis]

Im 56 and surf my brains out swim a mile minimum if I dont surf. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately being an RN my time has been limited recently. Regardless I have had 2 major MI's and surviving my 1st at 44 yo was a miracle i cant explain. Short version the only person I knew at the hospital I drove myself to was an ER MD. He happened to be working. B/C I came in after surfing and didnt "look" like a heart attack victim I was told to wait. I knew if I waited another 10 minutes I was dead. My friend came out and took me back then to the cath lab just in time. I said if I survived Id do something helpful/useful. So at 49 I became an RN but immediately had MI number 2. OK- all this context not for praise or whatever ego centric nonsense we do to feel good about ourselves but to SCREAM at you men hitting your forties to dont think becuase you surf etc.. it cant happen to you, I appeared more fit than men half my age when i had my first MI. Please take care of yourself. And its not over until its over keep at it. Laird is a freak. Its easy to say well that guys a real outlier and its not realistic to be doing all he does in my 50' or 60' or 70's. I am an average Joe and I am NO Laird Hamilton but I do beleive my best days are yet to happen. Stay stoked and stay in shape

[@bonsummers2657]

What's an MI? Mycardial Infarction?

[@SCORP1ONF1RE]

I'm 98 years old and I now bench 860 lbs. It's never too late!

[@BOWShortClips]

Yooo for a second I believed that 😂😂😂

[@anthonymartin8769]

This made my day!

[@invitationtothink8270]

Hahaha!

[@stevepaulson7087]

Thank you! I am turning 65 and I will continue to keep moving and doing the things i enjoy doing until the very end of this journey

[@matthewpowers6600]

My uncles 92 and living well. Only complaint is not enough energy to do everything he wants to do.

[@matthewpowers6600]

He laughs a lot

[@barefoot2478]

12 km daily walks. 500 x 40 kg kettlebell swings a week. 200 x 15kg clubbel torch presses a week. Once a week hillsprint workout. Once a week boxing

[@mustardseedist]

1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

[@parradox83]

How about the body is a temple....that the spirit of God dwell within. So that temple must be built and maintained to a standard, fit for the presence of the spirit of god

[@helenebennie3961]

True, we shouldn't worship our bodies. (Hard in this day and age with all the focus on it.) But Jesus also said we should be good stewards of what God gave us. Our bodies work better if we use them the way they were designed.

[@singlefin7768]

Probly helps when people have never had to work 10hours a day on tools for 30 years.

[@grego4835]

I have also. Just look at it as an advantage that you exercise for work.. concentrate more on your stretching and recovery. Go for hot & cold therapy. Hypoxia breath work. Eat clean as fuck. If you don’t feel good after 12 months of that I’ll let you have your little excuses

[@singlefin7768]

@@grego4835 totally agree mate

[@chriswilson1968]

This sounds like overkill, there is a such thing as too much exercise. That many miles can't be good on the body.

[@Deepend985]

I don't think that was the point of this video--to say you must run so many miles in order to be healthy when you age into your older years. Instead, it is to highlight the extreme opposite end. To show that you can do much more than what you think you are capable of as you age as opposed to what most people think of old age being. Of course balance is important, but far too many are in the opposite end of the spectrum than what is shown here and that is not healthy either.

[@chriswilson1968]

@@Deepend985 Who cares what the point of the video was? Thats my opinion regardless of what the point was.

[@jimmypeach8838]

Its all relative.... Laird spent his life pushing it so it looks a lot but find your own limits not society's set limits

[@chriswilson1968]

@@jimmypeach8838 It doesn't look like a lot, it is a lot. Thats major wear and tear on the body. Past a certain point it stops being beneficial and starts becoming harmful.

[@Deepend985]

@@chriswilson1968 Just making an observation just as you were. Not saying you were wrong just giving my two cents. You are entitled to your opinion as I am mine.

[@yomp_mtb]

This was an awesome video! I’m 40 and I don’t want to give up any ground and don’t feel like I need to. This video hit it the nail on the head... never stop moving till the casket drops. It’s never over till it’s over.

[@philipharned944]

You need to take this message to the nursing homes of the world. When your DHEA is low and you do this, you are going to feel like you were hit with a bus. This happens after 40. Maybe you can convince the sports teams of the world to hire players 75 years old because it's all in their head. Unless you can reverse aging, (which scientists are doing with NAD+, PQQ, Quercetin, & others) the body has physical limitations which thinking positively & motivational speeches won't change. Age does matter. You definitely will experience this in a multitude of ways when you get old. I do. If you don't hooray!

[@perubalnearios1704]

Too much science in your brain....maybe you cant run a marathon....but a gut 101 years old can....

[@philipharned944]

@@perubalnearios1704 I was running Cross Country at age 6. Running at least a mile a day plus excercise walking 10 miles a day for years. Until I wore out the cartilage in my knee. Nobody ever told me that I could over do it. Concepts like "take it to the max" and even today's "extreme" generation are given messages to over- achieve. My feeling is anybody that says hard work never hurt anybody, probably never did any. Plus if "you work your fingers to the bone, what do you get? Bony fingers." - taken from a country song.

[@bonsummers2657]

@@philipharned944 eat more animal parts, more glycine,…

[@perubalnearios1704]

@@philipharned944 I understand you because I also have gone through injuries. I can give you a good advice, mix different sports that work different parts of your body. I run and surf and do yoga and also cross train....my goal is to be in shape my whole life and enjoy different sports. If you cant run now....try swimming or apnea....

[@ronwilkinson2477]

I'm 75+, and surfing as many days as weather and surf provides. A 2-4 hr session is my day, or more on a super fun swell. At least 1-2 fun ones to remember, to sleep on, makes my day worthy. Sharing and good vibes are necessary. Riding different boards keeps me tuned to what size or shape there is. Each day is a new adventure, in or out of the water. Age is just a word , and having fun is my goal. Started at 12, and still finding something new to try. Keep moving. Life is free to enjoy.

[@manuelbean]

How do you feel when you go into a choppy sea where you need to keep fighting the waves to get outside?

[@josh3326]

I started working on a farm before 7 and 47 now, still going strong. I watch these kids these days cant move quick, or dont want to, and surly cannot move as fast as me. Drink a lot of water, eat proteins, stretch, and just move every day. Don’t slow down, or it’ll slow you down.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

So true!

[@jamesmiller6637]

Just great! I will turn 72 January 5th, consistent serious lifter since 1969 along with a spattering of martial arts, (these things to combat bullying, It stopped.) I added meditation and yoga in my late sixties and recently hill sprints and still spend a few minutes every day on the heavy bag for kicks and punches. With regard to diet intermittent fasting has been amazing. I was never great at anything , however , I was convinced if I remained the last man standing and never quit I would move up the ranks as others gave up....looks like I was right!

[@lc4550]

Legend! 👍🏻

[@kerrykennison9720]

There needs to b a smash button for this video! Complete truth!

[@evalander481]

I'm 54 now. Love training. Had an accident that became cerebral haemorrhage and the doctor didn't allow me to do any heart rate training. I listend and started when they said it was okey. My wish to get on with good training again was too fast so I ended up with worse and worse results. Now I try to listen to my body (it's very hard because my life is training) Now I focus on having fun. Driving Mountainbike on forest path, and some climbing on walls. Stops earlier than usually and hoping that this way will make it possible to soon do much more training. I need to do training, training is my engine in my life. I love most sorts of training.

[@mickymack1230]

You guys are a complete inspiration to me. I have done mild exercise all my life , I always take the stairs, people always say I walk too fast, I got into a lazy state just before lock-down, that was in February March here in Europe.So I started a new regime I started doing Bur-pees , the first one nearly killed me.I mean I nearly threw up! I felt like an old man. I could not believe how unfit I had become. I started rowing regularly on a water rower doing HIT.5 minutes warm up followed by 3 x20 second HITs every other day. After 2 weeks I had progressed to 10 Bur-pees it was tough.I also started skipping that was even more hell. I was also Jogging and got it up to 8Km but then had pain from my IT band and had to stop that but kept up the rowing.Then a friend persuaded me to go swimming in the lake in November, she's been going for years.Air Temperature was around 12 Celsius and the water was probably around the same. I went regularly into December between 06:30 and 07:00 every morning the water temperature currently in December is around 8 Degrees and its about 2 degrees air-temp today.Listen the first time is a shock but after about the third time its easier. Its ALL in your mind. After the initial shock, which can take your breath away you just swim. I can stay in for about 4 or 5 minutes then I get out .Take a friend if you go alone take a swimmers Buoy with you to tow behind in case of cramp, my biggest fear.The strange thing is, its not cold when you get out you get a slight sensation like you you are burning, then another short swim and out again.Dry the hair, get a woolly hat on asap and then get dressed bring hot tea in the thermos.After you get your clothes on again and stand at the side of that lake watching a pair of swans lift off the water in the sunrise I can tell you I have never felt so alive in years. The effects were almost immediate , I almost stopped drinking coffee, I was wide awake all day, I could concentrate better, I had what seemed like boundless energy.Oh yeah and to the guys out there chuck your blue pills the cold puts lead in your pencil!!! If someone had said to me in January I'd be swimming in the lake in December I'd have said they were crazy.I even went with snow on the ground! I used to fear the cold after years of riding a motorcycle to work as a teenager with pain in my freezing hands. Check out Wim Hof the "Ice Man" that guy is onto something! Wish me Luck I am 64 in January 2021.

[@SlingandStoneVideos]

Great edit. That took a while to do I'm sure. Great job

[@ABSCrunchFit28]

Awesome! Love this - when I learned to Surf...I followed anything I could find on Laird Hamilton!

[@woooster17]

What a message ~ I lift 6 days a week, and I just turned 49. I’ll rest when I’m dead.

[@Encourageable]

What I am finding at 56 is that much of the “I can’t” mentality comes from societal pressure. People expect that in your 50s it’s time to slow down. That occasionally creeps in to my mind but then when I think logically - there’s nothing preventing me from busting my butt. Point is, make sure you don’t let others, or society, convince you that you can’t be lean and sharp and strong. Do it. You can. You just have to aggressively set your goals and stick to them. I’m not ever going to stop until the good Lord tells me to - and if He tells me to then I’m good with that.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That's awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@christinawolf8012]

Too bad the whole video is about men. Ever heard of Oksana Chusovitina? She’s a gymnast who has competed in the past EIGHT Olympics. She’s 44 and still training for the Olympics 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cwsmith7366]

This is all certainly true, to a point, and I'm interested to see if you are still adapting this general attitude when you are 70, as I am. I believe that there is the point to where one needs to balance fairly extreme physical stress with the idea of preserving your body for future enjoyment in life. Can I do what I did 5 years ago physically? nope, not by a longshot. Am I still healthy, and fairly void of daily physical pain? Yes. There is, of course, a balance that for every one of us is best in regards to physical training and stress, but it is a line that is often abused, in the name of many things, most often ego. I for one plan to live as long as possible without enduring pain as a result of overstressing my physicality, and so far, it has served me well, accepting the fact that yes, I am growing old. To each their own of course, but I strongly recommend to those approaching my age to consider the fact that our bodies definitely have a limited ability to heal from over-abuse, and that to extend that limit may very well result in problems health wise and enjoyment of life wise later that were not worth the pain and abuse put on the body earlier in life, in the false hope of physical immortality. Just saying, folks. Aloha to all........

[@mi5veezee]

Not me. Im 45, disabled really messed up back and body plagued with injuries one after another but i work through them. 5 ft 9 210lbs, Not fat, not cut, been weight lifting for 17ish yrs and continuously making strides to better my health and my family every day . Eating and doing physical activity. I work out 3 to 5 times a week every week and do pull ups once a week. I walk about mile every day. I cant live without it. Making gains every month every year. Just hit 215 for 4 reps the other day and 16 sets of 7 on pull up bar. God willing if i live long I plan on being strong and physically fit as long as im able-Praise Jesus. To say I cant do it is a lie from the pits of hell. Dont believe that liar. You can if you do it. Doesent matter what you do as long as you do it. Gte with Jesus and you can do anything:)

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That's awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@tallcip65]

Just turned 39 last week, I am still able to dunk a basketball but I’m setting a goal to get my vertical jump back up to 40” at 40 years old.

[@providencesurf]

This is the FAR end of the spectrum and obsessive. For the average person, find something physical and fun besides slogging at the gym, strength train (slog at the gym), balanced diet. Most of us don't have pools, ice baths, full gyms, personal trainers. It's not that hard, but as they mentioned, it's HABIT. That's the magic......HABIT.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Yes, you have to make exercise/being active a daily habit. And I agree it should be fun and about 30 minutes to an hour each day!

[@btb6011]

I was very active through my life. All while developing UC and that led to RA. Rotate cups, knees , wrist, hands, and ankles and hips are shot. Need knee and shoulder replacements but can't, so it's bone on bone for me. Neck and lower back is mostly fused together naturally. And lets not forget what my colon is doing. I went belly up 10 years ago. I walk when I can and I push through the pain. Yard work is my workout. Guess I just sitting here waiting for that big heart attack to strike me dead. It kills me when I see a fit older man out here doing like a young man like I use to. I ran circles around the younger ones in my early 50s and I was sick and full of pain then. I worked until I couldn't.

[@russiagraham2933]

As a woman, this is my goal! I never want to resign myself to be immobile and decrepit. We are meant to move! I need to push myself harder though...off to the indoor rock climbing gym woot!

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That is awesome, Russia! Keep on keeping on!

[@petewgorman]

Great vid Laird, you have been very influential and rank in the top watermen of not only Hawai but the world. You are committed to helping people see and realise their potential. Bummer though that you missed Kelly in your tribute to the more senior sport champions. In my opinion I don't think any sport has had an 11 times world champion let alone the span of his influence.

[@billwilenski]

I’m almost 59 and we just started the second half of our life before this house 60 pounds heavier I was in a nowhere life given up on life a diabetic divorced no I’ve been working on myself gave up drinking about six months ago and I’m not looking back check out my KZbin channel by the way

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Awesome, keep up the great work, Bill!

[@willmolinar]

You stole my username! I want a nickel for every view this video gets!!!!!!

[@mrmarkcima]

seriously man.. i turned 33 this month, but no lie - i feel like I am a fit 18-21 yo

[@nvanguy6868]

Im 43 and do muay thai and weights everyday just about, i can kick the crap out of 90% of the 20 somethings in the gym

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That's awesome!

[@Raehahn]

Wow, this was so inspiring.

[@jimmypeach8838]

Im 49 and going thru PT now for Achilles tendon surgery from skateboarding and all my being feels is I wanna do so much more and far can I push it without snapping it again, not chill out as everyone and their mother tells me

[@bigslacker666]

46 here, just watching this as I'm hydrating and getting ready for my 3rd day snowboarding this week. I also climb, send it on mountain bikes, SUP, hike and love to lift. Find something you love, put in the work so you can do what you love. No motivation needed!

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Well said!

[@joshforest304]

Tony Hawk just did a 720 air at age 52 too!!

[@joshforest304]

@G G it's a big deal he can perform at that level in his 50s. Still breaking his body and recovering is pretty amazing

[@jameswillows7303]

I can relate to body adjustment ; during this 5 day rim to rim to rim with a 50 pound pack at almost 57 the first two or 3 were brutal like u said and then I had times of even feeling exhilarated day - 5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqZhZ-egbt-kJI

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

Laird is a true waterman. Clearly he was born to do what he does.

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

You can bet the house that David Goggins isn’t going to stop when he gets old!

[@geoffmealing9427]

Absolutely brilliant bit of footage Laird/Jo bang on the money and what I'm all about.

[@counterpuncher01]

There are men, and then there is LAIRD!!!!!

[@ana00100]

What is with modern man’s obsession to prove the world their level of fitness and live forever?🤔