59-year-old Chicago grandpa inspires millions to get fit

[@mofasasi]

DAVID GOGGINS IS SOMEWHERE WATCHING THIS SMILING! STAY HAARDDD!!!!

[@Smuggler169]

Get after it, stay hard!

[@colasrtney]

The mistake here is believing that DG ever smiles.

[@JaySizz]

@@colasrtney Those who stay hard only show an anguished grimace.

[@EmpressWanderlust]

@@colasrtney 💀

[@stephenowens3687]

Beat me to it! Stay hard!

[@billyhill727]

I am a 71 year old Black man with a pacemaker in my chest. I go to the gym and workout, I ride a Cannondale road bike, and I am 25 years clean and sober.

[@free2beKee]

🏅

[@JB-j2y]

Good job brother. Keep it up. Lord bless you

[@doobly140]

what does your race have to do with anything??? enough with that bs!!

[@juanalmos1959]

In all fairness 59 years old isn’t old

[@paulhopkins3534]

Stay the course. Salute!

[@thedirtybubble9613]

What's lacking in America today is motivation to be better and do better. Kudos to this man.

[@bigcong7845]

@thedirtybubble9613 Most men operate on such a basic level. Everything they do is for the 🐱. Without that, they have zero motivation to do what needs to be done

[@lightfighter685]

@@bigcong7845been like that for over a thousand years. 😂😂😂

[@scotthearts9634]

​@@bigcong7845yeep! This is true! 😂😅 some get in shape or only exercise for that.

[@codecaine]

The real motivation is doing things you want even when you don't want to do it. Many people look for motivation from other people, but it is within everyone if you willing to put in work.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@scotthearts9634 The whole purpose of exercise is to blow off steam and/or let your anger loose. You get into a rhythm of wanting to feel a little pain when working out and over time it becomes a routine. Also, it is better for your mental health. I find after using the gym my brain is able to process more thought.

[@GymGarageMan]

Awesome! Was called too old at 50 Started training in crumbling garage lifting rocks doing pushups on paint cans pullups on beams got ripped af at 54 years old!!!

[@CatGirl-ny8dw]

Just checked your channel garageman brutal training keep it up grandpa 🔥

[@gordonpotter3302]

Je suis français, vu ta chaîne.bien,quasiment même look,même physique,même physionomie,même passion.bravo💪

[@k8schmate]

How can 50 be too old?? What the heck

[@gordonpotter3302]

@@GymGarageMan dsl french

[@gordonpotter3302]

@@GymGarageMan dsl french no stick englisch. Oui familly usa

[@dysfunctionalhero]

That shot of him doing the plank in the rain was inspirational! Great human interest story.

[@leticiathomas2415]

Yes! 😮👍🏼

[@Jgeetharealg]

Legendary photo

[@KM2025K]

Grandpa going catch ammonia….🤔

[@giftoflife365]

A future NIKE campaign

[@EmpressWanderlust]

@@KM2025KHow do you catch ammonia?

[@duncanbleak3819]

At 63 years, I must congratulate this young(!) man. 5 days a week for myself, along with a daily flexibility/stretching regimen. Well done sir👍

[@TheMilpitasguy]

I just turned 69. I've been running every other day and lifting weights. As one ages, some things don't work any more. You get a lot of body breakdowns like hips, knees and calves. In my 30s I didn't have those problems. I may have to adjust my routine into my 70s and 80s. Lately, I've been thinking of adding a bench press machine in my garage and a chin-up bar. Gold's Gym is for young guys showing off. I don't play that game any more. I exercise on my own time in my own way.

[@beaujoire]

The problem is osteoarthritis, if you suffer from it you can't do much. For me it was a tragedy 😕

[@stevenmcgillivray9283]

Fitness matters for all groups.

[@audioscarv]

The conditions will NEVER be perfect. Do the hard work! Way to go, sir.

[@NYUArchaeology]

No more black women around because of the crime. Nothing else to do for us here also in NY except workout. So I don't wanna hear it.

[@Zinnia2023]

I like that he uses the city outdoor as his gym. No need to pay for gym membership fees.

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

59 isn’t really old though! But still inspiring and impressive. Best

[@CyclingwithVovo]

Yeah wait till this generation of kids hit that age they will look like crap..On the phones all day, haha

[@sevenstarsofthedipper1047]

@@CyclingwithVovo I am a 70 year old. When I was young, it was very unusual to see an overweight child. When my son was young, I counted 13 overweight children under 5 at the Discovery Zone. This is when I realized that childhood obesity was a problem. Now, I see obese children in my granddaughter’s pre K class too. One thing I know is that we spent a lot more time playing outside and even running around inside ( much to our parents’ chagrin).

[@Cobalt1520]

It's not even near retirement age. How can someone who has to wake up at 6:00 go to work ALL DAY, come home by 18:00 and still do some work at home, repeat all this again next day and keep doing it all year, be "old grandpa"???

[@ThemDevons]

I was thinking the same. My parents are the same age and looks much younger. We all exercise

[@CyclingwithVovo]

You say 59 is not old wait till this cell phone generation gets 59 you will see old. I am X 50-60s and ALL we did was physical stuff ALL day. There was like 1 to 2 kids from grade 1-6 that was overweight, most had six packs..Overweight was weird and rear in the 70s and 80s.

[@michaeltootikian4402]

I just turned 69 years old and I love this video. I work out 5 to 6 mornings a week and I’m thinking God I could do it.

[@nobertstanel9428]

I am 34 years old, natty & shredded since 2006, people like him - inspire me.

[@aem870]

Shredded since 16? serious?

[@krzysztofp7846]

Salute you Sir- gonna follow!!! “I like to walk in rain, so that nobody can see my tears.”

[@D-Rex-]

Good work sir, may you live to 120! 🙂

[@amyriadofvisions]

Insha Allah🙏🙏

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Definition of discipline in a society which has none. Thank you Sir.

[@ntatenarin]

This is amazing! Best wishes to Mr. Davis and I hope he motivates many to go out and exercise! And even if you don't exercise, go out and enjoy!

[@ezekielgates1558]

I agree, this is inspiring fr

[@antonwill1656]

This is simply awesome ….. I’m a 57 yr old ex Muay Thai kick boxing champion , I love the military mentality , I also train every day except Sunday day off for my Jesus Amen. This type of natural training is better than any mental medicine, natural foods where is fit . Keep it up soldier. You’re an inspiration. Well done. and people this is not an obsession. Love and peace. ❤

[@tangotea7192]

Amen

[@hobinkim]

working out seriously has changed my life. I really recommend it for anyone that wants to improve mentally & physically!

[@glajubutu]

He sounds like David Goggins. Respect!! 💪🏿💯💫

[@KM2025K]

Grandpa Goggins too you kid 🤔😉🤣

[@TetrisPimp]

His name is Dave Also.

[@glajubutu]

@@KM2025K 😂💯

[@lexx5313]

Just started working out and biking now at late 30s. Was starting to get dizzy, random pulled muscles. Never too late to start. "Not how you look, but how you feel!" Perfect words!

[@takeitzenman7894]

Planks with the vest on! Get it, brother!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lilymcnabb6621]

I am 57 and about a year into my own phyical improvement journey. I walk and lift weights. Not aiming for Olympics but feels so much better physically and mentally. Life is not over after 50. It is only over when you quit.

[@raemaxey3401]

Amen! Keep up the good work

[@commonsense506]

Good on that man for setting such a fine example.

[@devohnmitchell]

Congratulations to this Brother..!!! He's a Soulja!!

[@doug2078]

Im 60 and feel the same way !!!! Gotta keep moving !!!!💪

[@Pulsonar]

This man is my generation and an his will power, fortitude and tenacity is inspiring. I’m lucky I’ve still got my parents. He must’ve gone half his life without his mom, and most of it without a father. That’s tragic it’s no wonder he’s doing everything he can to be around by the time his kids graduate get careers and raise their own families.

[@silvercat6425]

Health is Wealth ......keep pushing everyone ( recommend the walking treadmill, its not expensive, it doesn't take up space, )

[@MilaMila20240]

He belongs in the military. That plank in the rain outstanding! I would definitely recruit him. If only there was no age limit. I can tell you how many youngster age range 18-25 can't barely do pushups etc... It's always the older ones that are fit I've noticed. God bless him. ❤😄🇺🇲

[@QueenC1111-cn7mh]

He is motivating me. 👏🏾Love the rain - liquid sunshine! Let's get it!👏🏾💪🏽❤

[@sarita5572]

I'm a 44 year old grandma and workout every day. Do HIIT 2 times a week strength training 2-3 times a week and walk every day. I also count my calories and try my best to eat real food. My dad had a widow maker heart attack last year and I want to do my best to stay as long as I can to watch my children and their children and if I'm able...their children as well. A body in motion stays in motion...a body at rest stays at rest. I do all my workouts here at home. There are tons of free programs here on youtube and they work. There is no excuse. Get up and move!

[@Ummkelechi]

❤❤❤❤

[@endoferagoat2393]

44 and grandma? Did you have your first child at 14 years old? And your daughter also

[@sarita5572]

@endoferagoat2393 I was 20 when I had her, she was 22 when she had my grandson.

[@dreamthedream8929]

@@sarita5572 if you are a grandma then you are a moma as well, you just chose to mention that one part. But there is more to it than that. I think my girlfriends mother also had her at the age of 19 or 20 like you. She is not grandmoma yet, she is in her 50s. Maybe will be soon, but you are indeed very young, the word grandmoma seems to be misplaced here but it is what it is

[@uwinsome]

I'm inspired ✨️ Thank you, brother 🙏🏾

[@julianwayte]

Way to be an inspirational grandpa!!!

[@DRJ-ytp]

Great videography showing some iconic areas of Chicago! This gentleman is an inspiration

[@joserosario7252]

He isn't the only one, just the only one posting it

[@porterjeronimo2984]

So true!

[@MrSmurf459]

Facts!

[@bwindibwoy]

Appreciate his efforts and mindset, whether others post or not! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BrandonMonoletoDacus]

It doesn't matter. He's doing it. What are you doing?

[@joserosario7252]

@BrandonMonoletoDacus 😂 🤣 not posting my work out

[@raemaxey3401]

This is so inspiring! I don’t do nearly as much as this grandpa but I do walk 5 days a week for 45 minutes at the age of 57 and no health conditions. Keep up the great work!

[@user-uc9fx4ru7p]

Thank you Mr. Davis. Anytime need motivation using this.

[@Mr.Edwards233]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I want to be like this when I hit his age. Still able to move like I do. Salute Mr. Davis may you live and move to see triple digits.

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

59 isn’t really old though 😂… plus you can start now.

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

I'm 68 years old and I work out too...I need to show how I look, it might go viral.

[@yokosomike]

I’m 58, and I’m a preschool teacher in Japan. After Covid , I started to feel a little soft as our schools had been closed for a couple months and most time was spent indoors. I then decided to join a new gym that opened in my neighborhood just to work some major muscle groups and stretch and get the heart pumping. It’s been three years now since joining, I go to the gym three times a week, do low weight workouts on just the major muscle groups and low reps. I like to breathe well and take my time to do whatever exercise I’m doing properly. I’m in the best health I have been my whole life. I have good muscle definition but I’m not big like a lifter and I find my kids are always touching my arms… biceps, triceps as for some reason they find it interesting to feel. I honestly feel half my age. At first I went in the gym and tried to work out quick to get on with the rest of my day… now when I go, I know I’m in and out in one hour but I take my time and enjoy not only the workout but it has become a time to also think and spend some time with my Creator. I’ve also started meditation and reading scripture daily. So not only am I keeping my body physically fit, I try to keep the mind and spirit up to date as well. My wife is doing the same and even though this world is in a moral decline, our hope is in Jesus. He is coming soon. Prepare yourself!

[@geoffreyhoward4084]

My Man. I’m 59 and try to work out 3 days a week. This was inspiring. Let’s get to 60. Keep doing what you do. I’m right next to u.

[@1962JULY]

Thanks for sharing! I'm a B/M 62 and workout with weights/cycling/speed walking at least four(4) days a week. After watching this I'm going to add planking to my workout regimen

[@free2beKee]

I like his grit, rise and grind. Chicago is a place to enjoy and capture the beauty of its people and their purpose amongst its shadows and in the light.😎

[@Shaun-p6g]

He's very inspiring to a lot of people !!! The energy and discipline that it takes to do what he does on a consistent basis is really amazing especially at his age !!!! He wants to live a healthier and longer life than his past loved ones so that alone takes some real motivation not to accept a short life as part of his fate in life .

[@georgeandy6923]

Great Job My Friend, and you are Inspiring! I'm a bit older than you, and I've fallen off the wagon here lately, but I know that I have got to get back on it!! Thanks for the Inspiration and Motivation, because everything you said is True!!

[@natalyalande]

Phenomenal spirit !

[@derekyeung5812]

It's always inspirational to see videos like this

[@Bulltrader1728]

For most of us who exercised, this is when we’re most at peace 🙂‍↕️

[@elefantrising]

When he is working out in the darkness he is never alone there is always someone else working out with him keeping the suffering and sweat flowing, stay hard my friend.

[@robinownhouse9144]

Congratulations Sir,I am 53,also exercise daily,short sprints, practice calienthics,I am intentional in what I eat and drink.Both my parents died relatively young due to heart desease and strokes,so I understand where you are coming from.

[@user-up3tv2ei7g]

Id do the same if i wasnt working all the time. When i was unemployed i would exercise every day

[@marcoathayde42]

Parabéns!!! Inspirador. Greeting from Brazil

[@jonblablabla1014]

Good for him! 👍

[@faith5401]

Age is just a Number. HEALTH is WEALTH ❤ No matter what age, everyone shld exercises. Either this 🧑‍🦽 or 🏃‍♂️

[@ericmelendez9464]

Thats so awesome brother your parents weres shedding tears of how proud they are of you🙏🏽🙏🏽🥹 keep up the good work 👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@victoriaharbus]

Amazing story. Kudoz to all 50+ staying fit 💪🏻🔥

[@chungmingkwan6652]

Grandpa is so inspiring.

[@sidvicious647]

THAT'S how you get it Done 💪💪💪❗️❗️

[@lanitavance8209]

Thank you sir😊

[@JamesCampbell-b5w]

thanks for being encouraging to me and so many others. GOD Bless you Sr.

[@jeffritter2685]

Exercise is medicine. Movement is life. Your body is a gift. To not care for it, is to sacrifice the gift. Great story!

[@JCar3.0]

48 years old here. I’m up at 4AM and working out with KB’s, body weight, cardio excercises at home pretty much every day for the last 5 years ( after recovering from a broken foot ). Love it and won’t ever stop.

[@anthonyaustin1375]

Keep going man...I'm 58 not as fit as you by a long way but quitting drink and can't wait to get back to the gym thankyou for inspiring me ❤

[@TamiLovesRioSamba]

Awesome news story! Thank you!

[@simondavies6270]

Wow! I found him and the activities that he engages in to get super fit inspirational. For instances doing multiple repetition Burpees with a weighted vest is truly challenging to the soul. I wish you well bro. London, UK.

[@Yvagne]

This is one great news, some of us are now realizing what our will and body can achieve. Thanks, Mr. Andre for inspiring others. And after doing those exercises, a day visit in a spa with jacuzzi and sauna will make it all worth.

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

At least he’s trying to stay fit in good health I work out 6 days a week in love every minute of it it’s a healthy lifestyle

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Hope he stays safe at those hours…..a female could never do that❣️

[@tammejohnson6885]

So awesome! Continue 2 B blessed.

[@willh7352]

I've seen this guy. Super dope

[@Kenoji8]

Great story and awesome guy. I agree about exercise! Afterwards, it feels amazing and the effects last all day. 😊😊😊 One of the best ways to spend time.

[@mrmojorisin2]

I turn 59 in two weeks, workout every day running or lifting. Training for a half marathon in the spring. You are very inspirational, im like you Im in my 50s but feel as good as I did in my 20s. It can be done!

[@theodorekorbos2804]

Thank you WGN. Lots of love big hug always Teddy Korbos.

[@cosmicpuma]

Respect 👊 Awesome and really Inspirational 🙌

[@charlieking3115]

Good to see keep doing your thing my brother

[@viviennewijaya5153]

But Rest is also crucial to support this kind of lifestyle. Stay healthy, stay strong sir. Salute

[@Luv2shop1111]

Goggins and Davis are both awesome men who inspire🌞

[@mikemike5973]

Brilliant well done keep pushing

[@mexicanpepe4life]

in 36 yo working currently working out 4 hours per day 6 days per week, my family says I'm overdoing it, but I feel better than ever and I don't plan to stop, this will me my daily routine for the rest of my life. people don't seem understand that working out everyday is a necessity to maintain human health, there's no other way.

[@theodorekorbos2804]

Utterly fantastic great job my good man great job😊

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

THIS is so beautiful! We're close in age. It's great to see middle-age men (Black men, in particular) getting in shape! We have the highest rate of deaths due to certain cancers and preventable/manageable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease due to high cholesterol. So MUCH of this can be prevented with lifestyle management! Mr.Davis is a great example.

[@wilfredohernandez2257]

Kudos to him !!! I'm 61 yrs young and workout 5 days a week with weights and body exercises. 2 days of brisk walks and stretching. Even when I don't feel up to it I push through!!!

[@Mistikal]

Right on, age is just a number, take care of urself or none will.💙💯

[@homeworking7321]

Respect man, god bless you

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Exercise, Nutrition, stress management, and a healthy worldview. Those are the ingredients to good health and long life.

[@JohnJeyaPratama]

I'm 32 playing x2 football, x1 badminton, fitness and x4 volleyball a week. Job streetmaker (in the netherland). Feel younger than my sport teacher and my younger volleyball teammates. I'll be like this 59 yrs old guy when I'm old :) I just know it. I just love sport and eating healthy. No smoking and no drinking.

[@FitnessAndLongevityWithHan]

I’m 53 and feel better and am more fit than when I was 30. Exercise is the elixir of life. You can get away with no exercise in your 20s, 30s and maybe 40s BUT aging is a sitting disease and if you don’t exercise- it WILL catch up with you seemingly all of a sudden. It’s never to late to start but start early if you can 💪🏼

[@Poundemonium24]

You are a beast! Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@RohitSharma-rl9zh]

Inspiration and respect! Hearty salute!!

[@lopezgarvin9519]

The motivator that's his name thank you sir.

[@yvettestanford5482]

His level of dedication and training is encouraging for women as well that we should also pursue health and fitness regardless of age and make it priority. I love his story and how he is determined to break the cycle of bad health and premature death in his lineage. Both his parents were considerably young, my condolences.

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

Damn...that guy appreciates the gift of life...he wants to live. Imagine, most ppl die of "lifestyle diseases"...hard to believe we could change it, but most just literally watch themselves dwindle...."i have to eat this" "i can't do without that, i know what my doc said, but i need it". Personally my family has a history of heart disease & diabetes on one side, glaucoma on the other. I got diagnosed at 19 wt glaucoma & the specialist said that if you have that and get diabetes, thats an atomic bomb🙆🏻‍♂️😒. I was already over weight for my height....made the conscious effort to change my diet first & then eventually make it not dieting but my permanant way. I lost 39 lbs in two months just by eating habits. I love flour, but kissed it goodbye. Instead waiting to hear the doc say "ok u can't have this or that anymore" i just reduced....no flour mon-fri...over the weekend its a treat to have A pastry (don't get carried away) or a couple slies of bread. I totally do NOT consume sodas anymore...its more water than anything else....occasional fresh fruit juices....may have rice once or twice for the month...same with anything fried. Do some work, build that sweat...take in the sunshine. This has helped me tremendously....thank God for granting me the Wisdom & strength to pull it off. You have to really love life ppl....LOVE LIFE

[@adil6094]

Chicagoggins

[@KM2025K]

Grandpa Goggins

[@brittneyp9208]

I love this! 5 years on my fitness journey! Maintaining a natural 80lb weight loss 😊

[@VoiceOfTruth8617]

Planks omg.....I'm 38 and couldn't dare compete with this young man

[@rogeranderson7454]

Amazing !!!

[@mrharilall7025]

This is so effing inspirational, let's gooo!

[@bronxbomber9616]

BRAVO 🙌🏽 VERY inspirational!!!

[@hiddenemb3rhop347]

59?! Where?!!! 😮😮😮 I'm in my 30's dude is boss!!!! To all my elders who don't allow age to hold them down as well as the young at heart thank you for inspiring us young folk!! your wisdom, experiences etc I treasure them thank you

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

Plus he’s not that old! Wait until you get 59 and people are like you are like 300 yrs old… 59 isn’t really that old!

[@solargod3671]

I’m 36 and learned at Covid to never stop moving and harness energy. Never feel to comfortable. I lookout up video from 1930-1950’s and people on record was in shape and always took action. I look at life like survival with the roof above my head and the car I drive.

[@HeiressEurheinessHighley]

This man is fyne on the outside and beautiful on the inside! Such an inspiration! I can see myself being dedicated to fitness when I become a senior. I ❤ this story!