At 93, Dr. Charles Eugster's graceful figure and elegance: a navy suit, a tie and a matching scarf.

But he also looks good in the lycra top he wears underneath and is ready to act like a superhero.

The Swiss exodontist only started to devote himself to bodybuilding at the age of 87, six years ago, but sees himself surrounded by training equipment.

His reasons for lifting weights in his age are simple.

"The 70-year-old girls should turn to look at me on the beach." he says.

Worried that he was overweight, Eugster joined a bodybuilding club and hired a former Mr. Universe as his personal trainer.

50 push-ups

The idea is that the 70-year-old girls look at me on the beachCharles Eugster, experienced bodybuilder

The non-alternating athlete trains for two hours three to four times a week.

Sessions can include building muscle or rowing in the local lake.

And this intensive training paid off: In a recent championship, he managed to complete 50 pushups, 48 ​​sit-ups and 51 triceps in 45 seconds each.

Eugster quickly makes it clear that due to his age, he can do pushups on his knees.

Since the beginning of his bodybuilding career, he has won several world championships and collected rowing medals, a sport he practiced at a young age.

The former dentist says that he was unable to exercise regularly for 30 years and because of the long hours in the office.

"I'm very vain and I got fat," says Eugster.

He is much happier with his current appearance and believes that exercising in his youth helped him achieve his new goals.

"I think everyone can do it, but it's like swapping an old car for a new one." he says.

"If you took care of your old car, it won't cost you much, but if you left it, it will cost you."

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Charles Eugster says movement has changed his life.

It is never too late to move

When asked if there are days when he might skip a training session or if it hurts to do so much activity, his confused expression says it all.

"Not much. To build muscle you have to train to exhaustion. In fact, it is so intense that you have microscopic muscle tears."

But what a good idea is it to try to become a competitive athlete at an advanced age?

Steve Iliffe, professor of primary care for the elderly at University College London, advises caution.

His case is unusual, and only a small minority of the population can do so intensely at the age of 90, Steve Iliffe, professor of basic services for the elderly at University College London

"His case is unusual and only a small minority of the population can do so intensely at the age of 90." says Ilffe.

"It is never too late to start training, but remember that exercise is not the same as physical activity.

"Many older people don't get enough physical activity, so they should increase it before doing strenuous exercise."

Some octogenarians may feel like taking a break after years of hard work, often manual labor.

While this is understandable, it is a mistake: it is important to stay active.

Professor Iliffe says that daily activities like going shopping or walking the dog are helpful to maintain health.

Some recent studies suggest that simple gardening can also be beneficial.

Dr. However, Eugster claims that six years of strenuous training with a personal trainer in his home town of Zurich changed his life.

"I think you're never too old. My body is still changing at 93.

"Change your appearance, change your energy and change your mindset.

"Aging has become an enormous joy, joy and joy."

And definitely Eugster gets everyone in the gym to turn around to admire him.