Friday, July 10 at 9:00a.m. at Mountainside Fitness (Brown & Greenfield in Mesa)
As he approaches his 100th birthday, it goes without saying that David Keaggy of Mesa, Arizona knows a thing or two about staying fit.
The 99-year-old credits daily exercise with keeping him healthy, active and alive.
On Friday, July 10 at 9 a.m., Keaggy, a retired master archer and U.S. Air Force Veteran, will once again celebrate his birthday – this time his 100th birthday at Mountainside Fitness, 1253 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205, doing what he loves most: riding the stationary bike and lifting some weights.
And, of course, enjoying a slice of well-deserved birthday cake – once the workout is complete.
The Mesa 99-year-old, who was born in 1926, is no stranger to special birthday workouts and challenges. For his 90th birthday, the World War II Veteran performed 83 consecutive push-ups in front of onlookers and a local television station. When he turned 97 and 99, Keaggy performed his birthday challenge in front of dozens of TV cameras and onlookers as his story made national news. And he’s back at it for his 100th birthday!
“I’ve always loved an audience. It keeps me pushing even harder,” Keaggy said. “But even more importantly, if I can inspire someone else to get out here and change their body for the better, that’s worth it. I always say if I can do these workouts at my age, almost 100 years old, then everyone else needs to be out here with me. No more excuses!”
Keaggy is dedicated and has exercised all his life. Even now, at 99 years old, he still works out several days a week at Mountainside Fitness in Mesa. His usual routine includes warming up on the stationary bike for 10 minutes, followed by a circuit workout using 15 different machines and free weights.
The soon-to-be centenarian says his secret to a long, healthy life includes staying away from alcohol and caffeine, coupled with maintaining a low weight and working out as much as five times a week.
“We are beyond excited that Dave is once again celebrating his birthday here at Mountainside Fitness. The fact that he is about to turn 100 and is still devoted to his regular workouts is incredible and definitely something to celebrate,” said Craig Cote, CEO of Mountainside Fitness. “Dave is not only our oldest Member, he is also the biggest cheerleader and motivator to everyone he meets and everyone who sees him working out.”
Mountainside Fitness Mesa is located at 1253 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205.
Members of the media and the public who want to see Dave Keaggy complete his special birthday workout should plan to arrive at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 10.
For more information or to sign up for a Mountainside Membership — visit www.mountainsidefitness.com.
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