I was a gym rat well before I started prostate cancer treatments (proton radiation + Eligard), but I ramped up my exercise regimen prior to hormone therapy treatments.

Every day immediately after radiation treatments I’d go to the gym for 1-1/2 hours of weightlifting (split routine). Also, on alternating days I would either run 5Ks or swim laps for 35-45 minutes.

I enjoyed swimming so much that I competed in the Senior Olympics that year. I didn’t break any world records(!), but I was competitive in my age bracket (65y), and even won a few ribbons. (See photo.) My wife used to joke that given my low testosterone, that I should’ve competed against the women!

These days, I’ve slacked off a bit. But, still try to stay in shape.