For most 82-year-olds, working out in the gym is a distant memory.
However, great-grandfather Arthur Bexon likes to keep in shape and pumps iron three times a week.
The retired furniture store manager, from Loughborough, was this week named Older People's Ambassador of the Carillon Court shopping centre, in the town.
He said: "Going to the gym makes you feel good and it's the social side of it I like, too.
"I go there and have a laugh and a joke with people – that's what I'm known for.
"People say to me, 'I hope I have got a body like yours when I'm that age but not with a face like that!'
"I used to regularly lift 100 kg but now I am down to more like 70 kg.
"I have quite a set routine. On a Saturday, I do chest, on a Monday, I concentrate on shoulders and on a Wednesday, it's back. I fill in with triceps, biceps and abdominals depending on where I need to put in the work."
Arthur believes it is his regular trips to the gym, which began when he was 45, that help keep him young at heart.
He said: "It's like going to work. I've been doing it for so long, it becomes a regular occurrence in life and for me it is part of the routine of living.
"I have always felt you are as old as your mind wants you to be and mine wants me to stay young."
Arthur is a father-of-three, grandfather-of-five and great-grandfather-of-three, with another on the way.
He is now promoting a series of Silver Saver days when older shoppers can save money at Carillon Court every Thursday, from now until November.
Baljit Kooner, Carillon Court manager, said: "Arthur is a shining example of a more mature person who doesn't let age get in his way.
"You can tell from talking to him he is young in heart and mind. I think it is this positive attitude which helps him stay so fit.
"He puts us all to shame with his regular trips to the gym and he is the perfect candidate for our role of Silver Savers Ambassador to help launch our discount day for senior citizens. They will be treated to a range of fantastic offers."
For more information about Silver Savers Day at Carillon Court shopping centre, go to:
www.carilloncourt.co.uk
