100-year-old Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke shows off his workout routine
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- The 100-year-old actor posted a video showing him secured upside down on an inversion table while stretching his spine.
- Van Dyke reportedly works out three times a week, using weights, circuit exercises and abdominal training to maintain his strength.
- He has attributed his long life to quitting smoking and alcohol in his 50s, and said his wife Arlene Silver keeps him happy and young.
At 100, Dick Van Dyke is still urging people to keep moving. In a video posted on Instagram, the Hollywood actor showed himself secured upside down on an inversion table while stretching his spine.
Van Dyke uses a walker in daily life, but he has not abandoned regular exercise. He reportedly goes to the gym three times a week, where he does weight training, circuit exercises and abdominal workouts to preserve his muscle strength.
Keep moving.
The actor celebrated his 100th birthday in December 2025. He has previously linked his longevity to giving up smoking and alcohol in his 50s. Van Dyke also credits his wife, Arlene Silver, whom he married in 2012, with helping him stay happy and young.
In the video, he raised his slippered feet above him and bent his head forward as he stretched. His message to followers was simple: “Keep moving.”
She is responsible for keeping me safe. She has made me happy every day of my life and encourages me to sing or dance.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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