The Fitness Aficionado charges into retirement with a mission: to make their later years the strongest, healthiest, and most active of their life. For this archetype, stepping away from the daily grind isn’t about slowing down—it’s about doubling down on physical vitality and the joy of movement. Fitness isn’t a chore; it’s their passion, their identity—a way to conquer aging and revel in what their body can still achieve.

Financially, the Fitness Aficionado invests in their health as much as their wealth. Their retirement savings balance essentials with a dedicated stash for premium gym memberships, top-tier gear like carbon-fiber bikes or smart fitness trackers, and maybe even a personal trainer. Long-term care planning is a no-brainer—likely a robust policy/plan to cover potential injuries or future needs—because they know staying active now keeps costs down later. Their diet is meticulous—fueling their machine with precision.

Home might be a minimalist base near trails or a lake, with a garage-turned-gym boasting kettlebells and a treadmill, or a sunny deck for stretching. Socially, they’re the heartbeat of fitness communities—leading group runs, coaching beginners in a bootcamp, or swapping recovery tips over smoothies. They inspire others, not with lectures, but with their relentless energy, whether they’re training for a triathlon or perfecting a deadlift PR.

For the Fitness Aficionado, retirement is a victory lap—a chance to sculpt a body and life that defy time, proving that age is just a number when you’re this alive.