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Fitness experts say people should be able to hold the board from 20 seconds to 2 minutes depending on their age.
Recently, an 80-year-old Florida man blew that goal out of the water I have a board A whopping 50 minutes – 100 times longer than his average recommended age.
Bob Schwartz held a board considered a record of his age at the Ocean Leaf Fitness Club in Key Largo.
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Luis Bracamonte, the club’s director of fitness and wellness, said he witnessed Schwartz’s feat and won the nickname “The Planxter.”
“After extensive searches as far as we know, it’s the longest board ever held by an 80-year-old,” Bracamonte told Fox News Digital. “Schwartz is an extraordinary individual and a perfect example. “Super Ageer.”“
Bob Schwartz, 80, recently held the board for a whopping 50 minutes for a whopping 100 times longer than his average recommendation. (Bob Schwartz)
A board is an isometric movement in which the person holds the push-up position for a period of time. It is often advertised Abdominal exerciseserves as an alternative to traditional abdominal exercises and crunches.
Experts say that in addition to strengthening the stomach muscles, the board also works on the arms, legs, chest and back.
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Schwartz’s boarding journey began in 2016 when Bracamonte established the contest. There, members who could do a 4-minute plank got a free smoothie. Not only did Schwartz get his smoothie, but he won the contest and boarded it for just over 10 minutes.
Bob Schwartz is the boarded up in the picture while two of the club’s fitness trainers sit on their backs. (Bob Schwartz)
“Before that, one minute was probably my max, but by this time my core was pretty decent,” he told Fox News Digital.
As Schwartz continued to extend his plank era, he began researching online and found that his era was already longer than his age group records.
“The 80 over record has been 15:03 since 2019, and the 70 over record has been 38 minutes,” he said.
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Schwartz applied for the Guinness World Records, but was told that he didn’t recognize the records by age group.
“So in this internet age, you just post videos of your achievements and claim the title until someone beats you,” he said. “So during this year’s fitness challenge, we decided to post my board on video.”
“The most difficult thing is to promise exercise and keep it long enough to make it a habit.”
My passion for boarding is as follows: Family eventsSchwartz’s youngest grandson, 7, begins to join him in Planck’s challenges.
Schwartz accepts boarding as a convenient way to work on almost every major muscle in the body. “The board can be done at home, without equipment, and in a short period of time,” he pointed out.
I’ll stick to it
Schwartz was not a lifelong fitness enthusiast. He didn’t step into the gym until 2006 when he was 62.
After years of suffering Chronic lower back painhe finally discovered the therapeutic benefits of exercise.
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“I’ve been doing core exercises so I’ve never had a back issue,” he told Fox News Digital.
Schwartz started with core and cycle classes and eventually added strength training sessions to his regimen. He also walks three miles every morning.
On March 26, 2025, Schwartz is drawn shortly after completing the 50-minute board. (Bob Schwartz)
“When I do strength training, I try to push myself as hard as I can,” he said. “Many exercise sets end with muscle failure. I was able to improve my statistics every year, but now it’s getting much more difficult.”
Schwartz said he would stick to a too. “Healthy” dietaim for at least 1 glass of fruit, 2 glass of vegetables, at least 1 glass of fish for meals, and usually chicken (or pork or beef) for dinner.
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He also tries to minimize sugar and rarely drinks alcohol.
“My blood pressure is the same as usual and I’m not taking any medication,” he said. “I take some supplements. My weight hasn’t changed by more than 10 pounds since I was 18.”
In 2017, at the Ocean Leaf Fitness Club, the manager challenged Schwartz to a plank contest. “To threaten him, I came up with a ‘board’ persona,” Schwartz said. “I defeated him and the legend has grown.” Here, his “fan club” helps to celebrate his victory. (Bob Schwartz)
“The most difficult thing is to promise exercise and keep it long enough to become a part of your lifestyle habits,” he said.
For those who are generally just starting out in boarding and fitness, Schwartz recommends watching trainers learn the right shape and minimize the chances of injury.
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He also emphasized the importance of maintaining balance in particular. age.
“Pick up your legs while standing in line. Move around while you wait,” he urged. “A fall at an upper age and a trip to a hospital can be devastating.”
Schwartz is filmed with his daughter and seven-year-old grandson, all of whom are engaged in the board challenge. (Bob Schwartz)
Looking ahead, Schwartz said he wants to continue his current movement and maintaining. Fitness level.
“I’m going to give it a try and keep it as long as I can at least finish,” he said.
“I enjoy a lot of different activities, but they all require a bit of strength and agility, so I think I’ll keep going to the gym until they come up with that magical exercise pill.”
