Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Joy in Moving: Sponsored Athletes 2024 Wrap-Up

The 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Harold, 63 – Three Keys to Mobility and Muscle

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold breaks down the importance of mobility and muscle as we age, and invites you to a fun workout session.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2025!

Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Jan, 68 – Spin at Home for a Full-Body Workout!

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan shares the many benefits of Spin – a fun, low-impact activity for all seasons and all ages.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

William, 66: The Importance of Core Strength

Sponsored Athlete William Lee explains the importance of core strength – and invites you to a core workout you can do in your chair.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to find your inspiration and take the next step on your fitness journey with him.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Tom, 72 – Life is Worth Living – Well

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to take the next step on your fitness journey and live life to the fullest!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Nancey, 63 – Pivot to Fitness

When you want to work out, but your body has other ideas, what do you do? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker shares her key to movement and motivation.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Get Active – and Get Social!

Senior Planet Sponsored athletes describe how getting active opened the door to new friendships, new experiences and improved performance.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Jan, 68 – Get on the Beat!

Covid and back problems halted Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan’s fitness habit; indoor spin classes gave her new focus and a new career goal.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Nancey, 62 – Lift Something to Move Something

Despite a 25-year battle with diabetes, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker stays moving, motivated, and stronger than ever.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tom, 71 – Back on Track

Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

William, 66 – No Limits!

After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!