r/fitness50plus

14k members
r/fitness50plus is a subreddit with 14k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses fitness, age, exercise, workout, and progress.
A subreddit of /r/fitness for issues more relevant to individuals both male and female over the age of 50.

Popular Themes in r/fitness50plus

#1
Self-Promotion
: "57 - my fitness journey"
5 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My progress"
1 post
#3
Advice Requests
: "Hello. I'm 57, retired Army and pretty banged up. Bad shoulders, knees and ankles, just to name a few. Plus a really bad car accident a month ago! I am just starting to work on my weight. Goal is 180 from 220. Plus I have got to strengthen my shoulders and upper body. Any advice?"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/fitness50plus

#1

Fitness

: "57 - my Fitness journey"
189 posts
#2

Age

: "Age beggining with a 5 is not gonna slow me down!"
189 posts
#3

Exercise

: "69 & still pushing 💪"
110 posts
#4

Workout

: "I’m 59 and don’t Workout anymore. Former bodybuilder."
53 posts
#5

Progress

: "My Progress"
27 posts
#6

Motivation

: "Gotta say best I've been"
26 posts
#7

Weight

: "Hello. I'm 57, retired Army and pretty banged up. Bad shoulders, knees and ankles, just to name a few. Plus a really bad car accident a month ago! I am just starting to work on my Weight. Goal is 180 from 220. Plus I have got to strengthen my shoulders and upper body. Any advice?"
24 posts
#8

Health

: "56 & stuck in a rut…"
21 posts
#9

Gym

: "Feeling good this morning but I need two cups of coffee before the Gym. I’ll be 62 in June."
20 posts
#10

Years

: "Fitness thru the Years"
15 posts

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Yearly
+11k members(371.4%)

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Last updated: June 15, 2026