Incredible 80-year-old sets world record by holding plank for 50 minutes

WHILE most people in their 80s are taking it easy, Bob Schwartz is setting records.

- GERRY CUPIDO

The Florida-based grandfather recently stunned people at the Ocean Reef Fitness Club in Key Largo by holding a plank for an incredible 50 minutes, which is believed to be a world record for his age group.

At a time when fitness experts say adults should aim to hold a plank for 20 seconds to two minutes, depending on their age and fitness level, Schwartz has surpassed that, holding his position 100 times longer than the average goal for his age.

Luis Bracamonte, the director of fitness and wellness at the club, was there to witness the record-setting moment.

"To our knowledge, after extensive searching, it is the longest plank ever held by an 80-year-old," he told Fox News Digital.

"Mr Schwartz is an extraordinary individual and a perfect example of a 'super-ager." The plank is a simple but highly effective isometric exercise, where you hold your body in a push-up position for a period of time.