Swimmer Dara Torres is one woman who’s inspired me to stay active and healthy for years to come. At 41, she won three silver medals swimming in Beijing, so she’s living proof that you only get fitter with age. Here are some tips from a Self magazine exclusive interview with Dara Torres, to help you stay healthy as you age. Set a fun fitness goal. Dara says, “Even if you don’t quite believe in yourself yet, if you set a goal that’s not too tough to reach, then meet it, that will motivate you to

set another one and continue that cycle.” Triple your warmup time. Instead of the recommended five minutes of warming up, Dara does at least 15. She says it “helps prevent aches” and make her feel “as spry as she did when she was 17.” Warming up gives your muscles a chance to ease into your workout, which will reduce your chance of sustaining an injury. The longer you warm up, the better. There are five more tips, so keep reading

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7 Fitness Tips From Olympian Dara Torres