‘I’m 98 but I still do my 40 press-ups every day’

Age is just a number, and this is especially true for the extremely cheerful Bill Kober.

The 98-year-old man, who lives in Woodbridge, Suffolk, does at least 40 push-ups every day; 20th in the morning and 20th in the evening.

Retired, despite her age, she is also a bit fond of Pilates and has recently mastered the “crow” pose.

“It was only in my later years that I realized I have this talent and I do it because I can do it and as they say, I can use it or I can lose it and I don’t want to lose it,” he said.

“I want to be as fit as I can be.”

Among other benefits, push-ups can increase your upper body strength, core stability, and power. Over time, they can also help you improve your ability to perform daily tasks.

So what is the key to the perfect push-up, according to Bill?

“A good straight back, which gives a nice tight butt,” he said.

“If I slip a £20 note between your hips, you have to hold it so no one can take it.”

According to the NHS, adults aged 65 and over should be physically active every day and do activities that improve strength, balance and flexibility at least two days a week.

They also need to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, such as swimming, if they are already active.

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of major diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer, and reduce the risk of premature death by up to 30%.