Dick Van Dyke, 99, shows off fitness routine in gym photo with Rick Springfield

MALIBU, CALIFORNIA: Actor Dick Van Dyke, now 99, stunned onlookers when he appeared fully engaged in a gym workout beside musician Rick Springfield during a recent filming session.

On September 26, 2025, Springfield posted a selfie of the two together, highlighting Van Dyke’s vitality and stamina at nearly a century old.

In the snap, Springfield dropped to one knee in a playful boxing pose, flexing and grinning. 

Van Dyke was seated on a weight machine and matched the energy with a flex of his own.

Rick Springfield's gym surprise

While filming for Men’s Health, Springfield visited a Malibu gym and was shocked to find Van Dyke using nearly every machine.

He snapped a selfie and posted it with playful awe.

"I went to the gym, and who should be there but 99-year‑old Dick Van Dyke working out on every machine," Springfield shared on Instagram.

"Dick has lived in Malibu for about 30 years and is an awesome human being."

The singer also joked: “I thought I was doing well at 76, but Dick got up from the chest press machine and did a little dance step before I left! Amazing!”

Dick Van Dyke's stunning energy and flex at 99 years

In the Instagram snapshot, Van Dyke is seated on a machine, flexing his arm, while Springfield drops into a light boxing pose beside him.

The contrast of ages made headlines: the centenarian icon showing off strength and flexibility, the rock legend paying tribute. 

Fox News noted that Van Dyke even performed a dance move after his workout, further signaling his impressive energy and good health at age 99.

Dick Van Dyke’s long-standing fitness routine

This gym moment aligns with Van Dyke’s long professed habits: he works out three times a week, incorporating stretching, yoga, and light cardio.

In a recent podcast appearance, he mused, “I’m almost 100. This is insane.” 

Ted Danson previously recalled watching Van Dyke “literally dance” between machines at the gym in Malibu, treating his workout like a fluid performance. 

His disciplined routine, even at an advanced age, has long been pointed to as one of the keys to his longevity and physical condition.

Fans react to Dick Van Dyke and Rick Springfield's picture

At an age when many slow down, Van Dyke’s public flex and energy serve not just as a viral moment—but a statement.

For fans and aspiring fitness devotees alike, the photo became a visual proof: age can bring wisdom, but it doesn’t have to strip away strength.

A fan said, "He is so amazing. What a great photo."

Another wrote, "Two living legends showing us what true strength looks like. Proof that passion, health, and joy keep you timeless. Truly inspiring!"

One commented, "It's funny how you think your faves never age but at 76 and 99 I guess they do! You guys are Goals ❤️."

Another added, "There's to people who don't act their age and that's a good thing 😄."

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