The most inspiring documentary about seniors! The Fit Generation - Award-Winning Documentary (2019)

[@caroleseens607]

Loved this documentary thank you for filming it. My 91 year old mother is in Hospital at end of life.... she was an inspiration to all of her 5 children..... she and dad taught us badminton and we all played local competitive tournaments, she took up tennis and began coaching kids for 20 years, she took up squash and loved the socials that went along with all these sports. Mom broke her leg (femer) on the tennis court running back to hit an overhead shot at the age of 78 that ended her racquet sports so she kept swimming. I remember as a young girl mom doing exercise to Jack Lalane on TV and I did it with her. Mom had two knee replacements in her 60's from wear and tear of racquet sports. She recuperated so quickly and was back playing 3 times a week. I became a fitness Instructor and then a Yoga teacher from her encouragement to do what you love and love what you do. Mom came to my Yoga classes for years. I teach Water Yoga in her backyard pool for last 16 years..... mom loved doing it with me once a week and chatting with ladies after the classes socializing in her backyard. This year we had our first class last week and everyone commented on how strange it is not having mom there to joke and laugh. Dad died 10 years ago, when he retired he began coaching adults badminton at our local community center till he broke his leg at the age of 82 years old and died in ICU from complications. Dad did not hurt himself on the badminton court.... he went to buy a car after his 82nd birthday and fell going into the car dealership in the winter. Mom developed dementia a few years before dad died and it worsened with his passing but she still had fun and lived in the moment because she could not remember the past. She told me "it is good to have short term memory as you forget any bad things" While in hospital from heart issues that can not be repaired.... not being able to be active...... being poked and prodded with blood test after blood test... mom said "this is not fun anymore" so she stopped eating and decided to die. All her friends have passed, all her siblings and spouce have passed...... she lived a great life and now is done. It is sad and after crying a lot I now repect her wishes and see how much joy she feels in receiving our touch. My siblings and I brush her hair as she purrs delight. Mom loves as we help the PSW give her sponge baths and massge her body. We enjoy her smiles as we tend to her. Mom is not in any pain and she sleeps lots during the day. We play her favourite music and sing with her or to her when she is awake. We see the grace in her. We were brought up to stay active and play whatever sports gave us joy. Our parents gave us a great legacy of staying healthy, fit and happy.

[@hilarygibson3150]

That's a beautiful testament to your mum. I hope you can always look back and feel joy from having her as your mum.

[@dorothydeyev9240]

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[@JennWatson]

My heart swelled as I read about you and your mother's journey in life. ❤

[@dinarizk11]

This is so wonderfully written! God bless your heart & your mom's as well!❤

[@alisonodonnell5243]

Loved watching this documentary and turning 57 on Saturday so it's given me some inspiration to get off my bum. I just saw your story which made me cry as I miss my dear mum and dad every day. I'd love to have a story to tell my grandkids. Sounds like you had a wonderful, fulfilled happy life with your mum and dad ❤️

[@charlotteolasz6246]

Im 80 walk daily, garden, yoga, tai chi 2,3 times a week. But I need encouragement, and you’re it.

[@Chaotic313]

Well, any excuse that at 61 I'm getting too old has gone out the window. What a wonderful, inspirational documentary.❤

[@sashanealand8315]

my mom is 78 weighs 105 lbs and does about 4 hrs of gardening in the mornings: chainsawing tree limbs, weedwacking and watering her yard. She also does an hour of pilates every other day and has been vegetarian for over 50 years

[@SeRialRedHeaD]

I just turned 62, and I needed this kick up the butt! I'm about to get up and move my body.

[@silviamaia6880]

Im 46. A year ago I started weight training they asked me what was my goal I said I wanted to be 80 and do everything I do today from the simplest task such as getting up from the toilet to the more challenging ones. They all laughed. My goal is still the same. 😂Thank you for this documentary put a smile on my face. PS My mother is 82 very healthy and independent.

[@rebeccatbond007]

“Resisting life as it’s showing up for you is YOUR stress” she speaks the TRUTH… thank you for this inspiring and positive film!!! 💯 BRAVO 👏

[@BrendaSharpe-po5lc]

Yes!!! Completely agree!

[@kats_journey_00]

Wow, what an inspiration. At 60, I've just retired and have time to focus on health and fitness more. All of these people are amazing.

[@caitlinrussellnutrition]

Canadians should be very proud of these seniors! Looks like a wonderful area, full of breath taking scenery that makes you want to get out and enjoy it. And they have good infrastructure with community activity centers full of vibrant people. Loved watching this. And the yoga teacher is a spit fire! Love her

[@lugsborro]

I turned 60 recently, almost everyone tells me i'm old.. yes i am, but i am more active than any 20, 30 yr olds.. i love this video, shared it many times, to friends young and old. 🤗🥰🤗🥰

[@MsAkarum]

This documentary needs way more views than what many fitness influencers get. I'm in my 40s and I realize I'm much lazier than all these wonderful people here.

[@elthabbydhillon243]

Very inspiring, especially to much younger people who cant do a fraction of what these seniors do. Keep up the great work !

[@thomaswilsonTH]

I appreciated your video documentary and the wise words of all of your participants, and agree with almost all of what they had to say. I am a 70 year old, and my regular exercise is fast walking 3-4 times per week. I normally walk 7 km with times of 58 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, either outdoors or on a treadmill. Most months I also go mountain biking - 40-60 km/month. A couple of British scientists (N.A. Duggal and R.D. Pollock) published several articles in the journal Aging Cell investigating the effect of long distance biking on the health of 55-75 year old men, and said regular sustained exercise of at least 45 minutes duration kept the thymus gland functioning normally and prevented its atrophy, which helped maintain muscle mass and strength, essentially preventing sarcopenia. Second, instead of their immune systems becoming senescent, their level of immunity was equal to that of 30 year-olds. I suspect the diverse physical sport activities you showed, like skiing and playing hockey, have a similar effect. Pollock wrote in one of the papers: "PEOPLE DON'T STOP EXERCISING BECAUSE THEY GET OLD, THEY GET OLD BECAUSE THEY STOP EXERCISING."

[@chrisj8764]

Yeah!

[@Atilla-m9i]

Theses people are very inspirational. Role models by action.

[@Ellie-yx8ni]

I can't believe I am the first to comment. This was a wonderful documentary and very inspiring too. Congratulations to all the participants for living their best life and to the film makers for making such a lovely documentary.

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Thank you for your comment, Ellie! It means a lot :)

[@Joyabulthuis]

Really beautiful! It made me happy to watch and inspired me! I am 62 now but realize there is a whole life in front of me! :))))

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Rock on!

[@sonyapuskas5810]

Well I just retired and I have been doing yoga for 25 years. And I just discovered indoor rock climbing 2 months ago. OMG !!I'm in love. Also started Tai-Chi. Filling up my calendar with activities .

[@Olive55]

I am going to run again....this age is perfect. Thank you!

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Wonderful!

[@ahmadmulhim8872]

❤❤❤

[@ahmadmulhim8872]

Inspiring

[@1018Stacey]

OMG, your video is making me teary eyes - GOD bless all these seniors. I am feeling every bit of my age with chronic pain. I am having Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion surgery on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. I will one month shy of my 60th Birthday come this Monday the day before surgery. I am in total aww and now I have hope, thanks so much! 🥹 🥰

[@EllyvanGelder-kw9kf]

Hope all went well yesterday!! Get well soon.

[@antoniapetrova5333]

Speedy recovery! Xx

[@severinetompsett9602]

I hope you are doing well. May your recovery go smoothly, and so you can enjoy an active life again! All the best.

[@kathyverrelli5170]

@1018Stacey you had your surgery July 9 the day before my birthday on July 10. I hope your surgery went well. Prayers to you for a speedy recovery and an exciting active life from here on out.

[@judithsmith6588]

I was thinking of canceling my personal trainer tomorrow morning for no reason. This inspired and motivated me. I will even push harder 😊

[@jamilahabdul-mujeeb8776]

I loved this ..!!! Ok... enough imagining myself being a runner. Now .. Just do it! One minute at a time ...

[@thefitgeneration2852]

No excuses, Jamilah :) Enjoy life!

[@Christineavila1]

I think where they live plays a huge factor in how well they are.

[@Faith_and_Hope_07]

Wow wow! What a beautiful, amazing, and motivational documentary. I am so happy I ran into it. I am 58 and extremely sedentary giving in to illness and aches and pains all the time and my diet is a complete mess. This has inspired me to take small steps in each area. Congratulations to all of the participants and thank you for allowing us to see that there is hope for the rest of us. God bless each of you and keep you healthy and strong.

[@k.c4411]

It’s all in the mindset. What a fantastic documentary!!! This is great for any age group to watch! The secret is to keep going!! So inspiring thank you for making this video!!!

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for letting us know how much you've enjoyed it. It means a lot!

[@boldfaith777]

Never too old! My brain thinks I can still run the half pipe my body says otherwise. Skiing is still my favorite activity

[@sweetsweet3753]

NEVER give up your active hobbies (unless they are contact sports like rugby) especially if you have kids just cause u are aging... running for example keeps your body but also your mental well being ahead of the rest. i am 56 and just completed too cool personal challenges this month. 1: I walked 100kms in 17hr38minutes (total time) and 2 : I walked 20kms with 20kgs (rucking) in 3hr38mins. i would rather die on the trails than on the couch any day!!!

[@peterkarwacki]

Good. Just do it, keep going, and find a way to grow old gracefully hopefully in the company of your peers but alone if you must.

[@ThomDavid]

When on my morning runs people I’d encounter started saying that I was an inspiration, that’s when I knew I was officially “old,” never mind the calendar. But I guess an inspiration is better than an expiration 😊

[@janszoke]

Day 1 for me. I look forward continuing on with you ladies!

[@aimeeb158]

This is by far some of the best life advice I've ever received.

[@shinetta87]

What a joyful documentary! I have a significant knee injury that has kept me from doing lots of activities I used to enjoy. It’s wonderful to see people working with their bodies to do the things they are capable of!

[@lalalandforever]

Wish you speedy recovery 🙏

[@shinetta87]

@@lalalandforever thank you so much! ❤️

[@Piscesgyal26]

This was a great documentary! Very inspiring , thank you!

[@thefitgeneration2852]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks :)

[@lindas5964]

So good to see older people doing these exciting things! It’s depressing always showing them doing “old folks” activities.

[@thefitgeneration2852]

We totally agree, Linda! Did you like George's and Ava's way of thinking?

[@lindas5964]

@@thefitgeneration2852 YES I loved Ava’s yoga philosophy. And George also using “alternative” therapy but the reality is what his therapist said “it’s a mind set. If you believe you can do it you can do it”. Totally agree!

[@thefitgeneration2852]

You might enjoy a bit more from her here: kzbin.info/door/nbAfZpky2oQzU4xOeW3Siw

[@debbieinalberta]

loved this documentary..recently retired..so inspiring..thank you!

[@michelecapriotti4412]

Turning 60 in a few days and this truly makes me feel ok about it! TYSM 💕

[@katrinasomers687]

I really loved watching this. It is very true that people that stay fit, stay happy. I would love to be able to teach yoga and aqua arobics or swimming or something similar one day. For me, to be part of a group of like minded people that can encourage and motivate each other and have a laugh together is so important. Watching this has given me the inspiration I needed to start my yoga practice journey TODAY well tomorrow morning actually since I am in bed now ;) THANKYOU 🤎

[@adicentserviceslimited4073]

Very inspiring gave me such a positive feeling wonderful people experiencing great achievements

[@mikenelson7170]

I wanted to give this 10 thumbs up

[@lesliegilbert8433]

Beautifully shot, with an inspiring message. I enjoyed the bloopers at the end too!

[@theodora_pilates]

This place is a dream!! I fell in love with Canada watching this

[@lars5288]

If you don't have any chronic illness or disability it's easy to be fit as them at their age. I see that in elderly people in my family, everybody is fit until some chronic disease occurs, or eyesight and hearing worsens. There's nothing to change about, it's pure random how old you get.

[@rebeccarussell9618]

No I don't agree, it's your mindset about your conditions that makes the difference and how you react to them..don't believe everything the doctors tell you believe you can do anything and you will, believe you cant and you wont stay active mind and body, don't think that meds are the only answer, a strong mindset helps more than you will ever know

[@maddyxo3833]

Wow! What an amazing documentary!!!!❤

[@elnavandermerwe5098]

"... so that your communication with Life can go on." Yes, indeed.

[@rickpetersen5728]

Great first testimonial, although I did the opposite, moving from B.C. to Quebec back in the 80s and still happy here, having built a life with 4 kids (youngest is only 9). Turning 67 this year, and now training for 4th full Ironman in Ottawa (after Tremblant, Whistler* and Copenhagen) and 15th triathlon. Anything really IS possible. *appreciate the views as I skied there for 20 years! Let’s have a beer at the Longhorn when I am back!

[@rickpetersen5728]

All great stories.

[@lalalandforever]

Very inspiring documentary. Thanks so much for sharing this utmost highest happiest energy and spirit. Age is just figure truly…. You guys are awesome👏👏👏

[@Good4TheBodyGood4TheSoul]

I love this! I am so glad it showed up in my feed. I wish I'd seen it sooner.

[@jackietai1909]

Bravo 👍 Excellent documentary 👏 So inspirational, not only these seniors are inspiring, I enjoy the many familiar & beautiful sceneries featured of our beautiful cities of Vanvouver, West Van, Burnaby, Coquitlam , Port Moody- Deer Lake Park, Whistler.... Big THANK YOU ❤🥰😘

[@julieneary953]

Very inspiring bunch of humans.

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Indeed! Thanks, Julie!

[@mariannewolf57]

The lady at the end kicking the mike off 😂🤣

[@DottieStanley]

Wow! Super inspiring! Canada is a beautiful country and the people look so happy and healthy. Thanks for posting this on KZbin for free! I really enjoyed seeing it! Keep up the great work!

[@YourManJesusChrist]

This is life changing!

[@kathimccaw1444]

Excellent! I agree that staying active is essential, but I think the view can be expanded to include other activities that appeal to more people, Hiking and dancing are a couple of suggestions that are more inclusive for people who are less athletically inclined. I love documentaries like this that present healthy, vital seniors.

[@jess8596]

Ava Stone! You're amazing! Thank you for making sense of stress! So grateful for your words 🙏🏼

[@inthetwinklingofaneye]

At the beginning of this video, a man at a fancy resort said it doesn't matter how much money you have, it's what activities you choose to do. True, it's important to stay active, but money does absolutely make a difference when it comes to the quality of health. It takes more than just physical activity to stay healthy these days, and it sure would be fun to be able to afford a membership at a fancy gym or class or afford a trainer, and a competent doctor. Our current traditional system caters to money, not people first. Some people with money may not realize this, especially if they can afford a vacation at Whistler.

[@BT-be8rh]

You don’t need a fancy gym to stay in shape! I’ve trained at home for years, with very little expense for equipment.

[@lugsborro]

I workout with friends Mondays thru Fridays via zoom and youtube videos for 3 years now.. so far, only expense we had was for dumbbels, mats, water bottles... cheap!!

[@st2778]

I love Canadians! Happy people! Can't wait to visit again ASAP

[@nata3467]

Today I biked my 56 miles because I turn 56 on Saturday. The last six were pretty hard

[@lugsborro]

Wow! 56 miles!! I did 60 kms when i turned 60 last june!! Congrats to you and me!! 💪🥰💪🥰

[@myronslabaugh2878]

Very enjoyable with a lot of good ideas of how to stay fit in ones older yrs and also some fantastic scenery.

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Glad you enjoyed it, Myron!

[@peterbedford2610]

The spirit is wiling , but the bladder is weak.

[@TinaSotis]

This is amazing. I'm so inspired by this!!!

[@chrisj8764]

Successful people during their lives (-average house price in Whistler is US$3.5M) continue being successful during older age.

[@drjlrust]

They're trying to pass some of their wisdom along in this video. "He who walks with the wise will become wise."

[@AlSherman47]

Loved it - very inspirational - thanks so much!!!

[@sabinamock4799]

Indeed this is a very inspiring documentary. Thank you.

[@lilyarsecularatne3456]

I am not even close to these friends who are amazing; I am 80 alivornisn who has no active life Seeing all of you makes me disappointed about my inactive life🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lilyarsecularatne3456]

Thank you friend It is nice to see some one reads our comments I am very happy to see you like my comment Looking forward to see more videos on older adults’ exercises Thank you friend 👍

[@daliab.7944]

Great documentary ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@soumayasayegh1849]

Super documentary..

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Glad you liked it!

[@mayabali2668]

Great documentary, inspiring, thank you

[@tinmouse1083]

It's nice for these folks that the activities they enjoy involve lots of physical activity. Me and my crowd like to stitch and knit and paint and craft. These are inherently more sedentary in nature. I exercise so I can keep doing the things I like, but it's always a chore. 😂

[@thekellumlewis]

This looks great, will definitely try to see it. At 59, I’m not as fit as the folks in the trailer, but I’d like to get there by their age. Exercise has never been a favorite of mine, except for short periods. I’m always looking for some motivation to keep at it.

[@jonigriffin7691]

Love these inspiring people!

[@siyandankundla-mgudlwa1888]

Such an encouraging documentary

[@yasnayav]

Thank you very much❤your film gives me a lot of inspiration 🎉I am 55. Gracias ❤😊

[@Lanclasscan]

This wa so encouraging! BC has so many great activities . Wow, I am inspired to keep going as much as I can. Subscribed . Ontario.

[@johndough1218]

61 year old Jiu Jitsu fighter. My last compitition was 2024 May in Batcelona. Master 7, Light Feather, Purpel Belt

[@Jaime-eg4eb]

Loved it, great work

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Multiverse27]

Thankyou - Very good to see the lifestyles to look forward to.

[@AMILLIONVOICES]

This is amazing 👏 great story

[@thefitgeneration2852]

Thank you! 😊 Comments like this are what drive us to share these stories. Cheers!

[@susanh171]

So nice to hear about your parents and sweet to hear how they have been over the years. May God bless you ..I've watched so many " near death experiences" on you tube that I am like the doubting Thomas, now totally convinced about life after death. I wished I'd talked to both my parents when they were in hospital/ hospice and we're in that sleep mode/ partly from meds before passing. I think at that stage they were probably out if their bodies and just watching over us . There are some very comforting testimonials about near death experiences . Take care , sue

[@joannechan2821]

Oooh thank you so so much for bringing up this video. I'm 66yr this year. Will keep up with it 💪🏻💪🏻 ❤ ❤

[@sofeabian1372]

Wow! An inspiration❤

[@nehathakare8321]

Truly inspiring 🙂

[@mariamyre9778]

Wow 🤩 inspirational ❣️

[@Melodie007]

❤ inspired to the max ❤

[@LorraineMoore-zl7ig]

This is so much the best I have ever watched! Thank you!

[@janetninatanta9240]

Wonderful & inspiring documentary!❣

[@JMc_1]

Wonderful

[@WanjiruDelivered]

I really enjoyed watching this!

[@malley4747]

Amazing documentary

[@anikendraghosh737]

Fantastic

[@TeresaCook-de6jo]

Great video. Lousy negative comments but I guess that stands to reason. It must be depressing to sit and watch people live a full life if you are not making the choice to live your fullest life yourself. It doesn’t take money to go for a walk or go for a run. It just takes action. There are senior centers and most communities with low cost activities. If your income doesn’t allow for classes, invite over friends and watch a KZbin video and do yoga. Just find a hobby that makes you feel good and keep doing it. That’s all these people are doing and just because most of the people in this video May have been upper middle class, it was just meant to inspire.

[@Dancewithpaula]

Love this so much ❤

[@nurulhude3005]

Thank you for making such a great documentary! I learn so much from this, love from bekasi❤

[@onetimeonly5364]

Yes thank you v much for making this documentary 🙂

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

Very interesting and motivating ! It's never too late😊

[@sophiedariabetrix8902]

Thanks a lot for your film! 👍❤️🍀

[@dannymeske3821]

A plant based diet will help a lot!

[@CorneliuBacauanu]

Well made. Thank you.

[@futureplanet3944]

So inspirational

[@judithholleran6423]

Need to see British Columbia

[@severinetompsett9602]

Same here, it looks stunning!

[@gardencali-arkansasstyle6995]

Positive encouraging examples🏒⛷️🤽🏾‍♀️

[@ookiee1]

Id love to know how they started when they were out of shape and how they progressed.

[@ogadlogadl490]

One step at a time I’m sure. Little by little. One foot in front of another.