A Trek Up Mt Kilimanjaro with 3 Artificial Joints at 70

The Flipping 50 Show

Got a bucket list? Today’s guest went up Mt Kilimanjaro, for the second time in January, having had 3 joint replacements at 70.

I feel like I should just stop talking at this point and get you right to the show, so it’s exactly what I’m going to do.

Just this first…

Watch Irv's Mt Kilimanjaro Adventure:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-xNwUEj7J7Dt2mYfYbmPTXvaLFIooYg/view

My Guest:

Dr. Irv Rubenstein, exercise physiologist and personal trainer (NSCA-CSCS, CPT, Certified with Distinction; ACSM-EP; FAI-Functional Aging Specialist), is president of STEPS Fitness, Nashville’s first personal training center. He has been an educator for fitness professionals with Exercise ETC; a contributor to online articles on fitness myths, functional training, and proper exercise technique; and has also contributed to books and articles for and about personal training. He was a founding member of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (now Renewed Support) and served on its Executive and Education Committees. Dr. Irv has presented nationally and regionally on exercise and anorexia, arthritis and exercise, exercise and weight management, and several other exercise-related topics. He currently is an advisory board member for the MFN, has provided webinars for the MFEF, and is co-author of its Orthopedic Fitness Specialist course.

Questions We Answer in this Episode:

Why?

How did you train?

How did it go?

Problems, pitfalls, challenges?

Recommendations for others considering a challenge of this sort?

How did it change you?

Connect with Irv:

https://stepsfitness.com

Resources:

What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+: https://www.flippingfifty.com/womensexercise