Dick Van Dyke, 100, shares inversion table workout video
At 100 years old, legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is showcasing his enduring commitment to fitness, sharing a video of himself using an inversion table in a recent Instagram post. The clip, posted on August 28, 2026, shows Van Dyke suspended upside down, captioned with "DVD100 12 workout inversion table keepmoving." The post highlights the actor's well-documented philosophy of staying active well into advanced age.
Van Dyke, who celebrated his 100th birthday in December 2025, has consistently attributed his physical condition to a lifelong exercise regimen. He has stated that he works out approximately three times a week, a routine he maintains with his wife, Arlene Silver. Their sessions typically involve weight machines, circuit training, stretching, and sit-ups. In a January 2025 appearance on Ted Danson's podcast, Van Dyke explained, "I've always exercised three days a week," adding that he believes this consistency is why he remains more mobile than many of his peers.
The inversion table, which decompresses the spine by suspending the user at an angle, is one component of his routine. However, medical guidance notes that such inversion therapy carries risks for older adults,...