Great thread. I still train for many of the same reasons as many have mentioned. Vanity to necessity and all in between. Discipline is what gets me there most days. I will be 50 in December and am down to lifting 3 days a week and have become the king of the machines, chasing pumps, stretching etc. For the last 5 years I have been grappling 3-4 days a week. I find that to be more enjoyable than lifting, so I put more time there. like many have mentioned, I get a feeling of pride when people are shocked at my age. Makes a fella feel good. I take way less gear than ever and way fewer compounds than ever. I have a better relationship with food after 40 years of doing it terribly... LOL. Current stats are 6'0 255 lbs bf is a pure guess 18-20%, highest weight ever 286.... I was fluffy. I'm rambling, love the thread. Thanks to the OP for starting it. Thanks to all that have shared their reasons why. If you're in the path of the hurricane, stay safe!