Mark Figearo - Workout or die: Optimum fitness at 67

A decade ago Mark Figearo’s health was in such a perilous state that his doctors feared the worst. With a family history of heart problems the California businessman knew he had to take drastic action to reverse the inevitable decline in his health.  Now aged 68, Mark works out five days a week and is a keen obstacle course racer.  This is the second in our series of interviews at Results Fitness, in Newhall, California, featuring older athletes enjoying the best health of their lives. In this interview with LLAMA’s Peter Bowes, Mark explains his daily regime and shares the secrets behind his journey to optimum fitness and mental clarity. In this episode we learn about: How Mark’s awareness of health started as a young boy when his father passed away. The “horror” of the 1950s ‘contractor’s diet.'How a health scare ten years ago forever changed Mark’s attitude towards his own health and fitness. How Mark combined his passion for cooking with a new-found appreciation of intense exercise, to get in shape. What happens when life gets in the way of living an active lifestyle. How to overcome a life-long hatred of exercise. How Mark combined his passion for cooking with a new-found appreciation of intense exercise, to get in shape. Still working at 68 and still enjoying it. Bulletproof Coffee and Apple Cider vinegar.  Working out with fellow older athletes in a family atmosphere.Preparing for a Spartan Race and going back for more. Support the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.