Too Old for CrossFit? Meet 88-Year-Old Michael

[@scttymn]

I started at 51. When I started, one of my friends said, “you’re too old for CrossFit”. That annoyed me enough to give me a little fire… challenge accepted.

[@rsberryalta]

Now nearly 73, started CF at 58. My experience has been much like Michaels. I'm on the "delay the decay" program, and having lots of fun on the way!

[@stroobalicious]

The owner/coach at CF Riverside loves to say that one of his goals is to have a bunch of badass 90 year olds at his gym. I love a story like this!

[@Scotty-BK]

Michael's story is incredibly inspiring! Fantastic work by the Dragon Crossfit team building a community that supports all people!

[@tiffanyfrisbie6130]

The upside down hang on the rings is very impressive! So inspirational 💛

[@marlenarybak4855]

Amazing story I'm so proud of you Michael 💪💪💪, I'm mum of three nearly 40 years old, five years ago I totally fell in love with CrossFit I dedicated my whole life to sport I train every single day no matter how tired I'm 😂 😂😂 every day is a new beginning for me to be a better person and better athlete ❤❤❤ keep up good work Michael 💪💪💪

[@diyreef]

That’s community, that’s CrossFit. Truly beautiful example.

[@joel-oquendo]

We need more of this!

[@davidfranks5543]

I’m 60, have been training since I was 16. This gives me inspiration to keep going!! Bravo Michael

[@allongtin1243]

What a great video...got me choked up and teary eyed. I've been lucky to have done Crossfit for going on 12 years now. 7 years ago I survived a heart attack ...4 years ago I survived a battle with Bladder Cancer. In 2023 I decided to challenge myself and did 25,000 burpees while I was attending 250 Crossfit classes that year. I am so very thankful for the community at the two Crossfits that I regularly attend...the mental and emotional benefits far outweigh the physical benefits imho. Thank You Jared @ Crossfit New Lenox and Brian @Crossfit Live Oak.

[@wellnessinsider]

Looks amazing! 🔥 We really appreciate your work 👍

[@KrishnadevMuppaneni]

Super inspiring!

[@The_Alaric-88]

I'm lucky enough to be part of Dragon Athletic and honestly, the Golds class puts us all to shame. The fact that there are people like Michael, push us all to try harder. No excuses, just turn up and train. If that's not incredibly impressive, I don't know what is.

[@TobeyKrafft]

This dude is a bad ass on the rings! So inspirational!

[@neilybugg]

I was just thinking that he's really strong to be able to do that.

[@ninaunderdue1430]

Amazing

[@alyssa9452]

I want to be like Michael when I grow up!!!!

[@petergregory2603]

Beautiful ❤

[@POPoftheTOPSpod]

Hang on - the dude hanging upside down is 88?! 🤯

[@_Oscar326]

❤️

[@ACSW-f5h]

❤

[@s0u09q5]

Everything costs

[@neilybugg]

Be mindful of saying "regular members."

[@kimwheatley3478]

Great story! We have an Ageless Movement class for 55+ similar to their Golds class. @CrossFit Williamsville ❤❤