Silver and Strong bodybuilder Ilene Block on starting a 60+ fitness revolution

By Dixie Laite, Age Against the Machine columnist

Sarah “Dixie” Laite

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Jun 23, 2023

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Aging is not for the faint of heart, often literally. When I thought about getting older (which I, sadly, never did #sunscreen) I guess I just assumed I’d be the same me — only, well, older. I don’t know what I expected but I do know what I never expected. As a runner and bodybuilder, I thought I’d go on running and weightlifting. I thought my future he…

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A guest post by

Sarah “Dixie” Laite

Former teacher, TV writer and Editorial Director, eternal classic film aficionado and occasional blogger at Dametown.com. I’m currently studying for a Bat Mitzvah for my 60th birthday. I live in Manhattan with a husband, a dog, and 5 birds.