Dick Van Dyke flexed his muscles while enjoying a productive gym session while crossing paths with an unlikely celebrity pal. 

At 99, the actor, who had recently caused concern by suddenly canceling an appearance, was in the middle of his workout when he met Grammy-winning artist Rick Springfield at the same fitness center.

The Jessie’s Girl hitmaker uploaded an Instagram photo of the pair on Friday as they both showcased their arm muscles. 

Rick Springfield shared with fans, “I was filming a segment for Men’s Health, and I hit the gym where I coincidentally saw 99-year-old Dick Van Dyke using every piece of equipment.”

‘Dick has lived in Malibu for about 30 years and is an awesome human being,’ the performer continued.

‘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, 99, flexed his muscles while enjoying a productive gym session while crossing paths with an unlikely celebrity pal; seen in 2023 

While working out, the actor, who had caused worries over his health by missing an event, met Rick Springfield at the gym.

The Mary Poppins actor could be seen flexing his muscles on his right arm while sitting on one of the exercise equipment in the spacious gym. 

Springfield crouched down next to the Hollywood star to also do the same and sent a small smile towards the camera. 

Van Dyke donned a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up as well as black Puma track pants. 

The Australian artist, famous for songs like Don’t Talk To Strangers, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt paired with black trousers and Converse shoes.

Earlier this year in January, the comedian opened up about his fitness regime during an episode of the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.  

‘When you think… I go back to 1925, I’m almost 100. This is insane. I’m going to have a big party,’ Van Dyke expressed. 

The star recounted, “When asked what keeps me in such good shape, I replied, ‘I’ve always exercised.’ We still visit the gym three times a week.”

One of the podcast hosts Ted Danson also recalled seeing Van Dyke at a gym in Malibu. 

‘When you think… I go back to 1925, I’m almost 100. This is insane. I’m going to have a big party,’ he expressed; seen in 2024 in L.A. 

The actor revealed, “When asked about my fitness and longevity, I said, ‘Exercise is key.’ We consistently hit the gym three times weekly,” he elaborated.

‘If I got there early enough, I would see you literally work out on some weight machine,’ the Cheers alum said. 

‘Then, almost like you were doing circuit training, you would not walk to the next machine, but dance. You literally danced to the next machine and I watched that for a couple of weeks.’

Back in 2021, he gave a little insight into his routine on CBS This Morning – including ab exercises. 

Van Dyke will ring in his 100th birthday later this year on December 13th. 

Back in May, the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star revealed what the ‘curse’ of living to almost 100 is during a Q&A at the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Present Vandy Camp event.

At one point, the actor explained how both he and late friend Ed Asner had planned to do a remake of The Odd Couple before his passing in August 2021, per People. 

‘That would’ve been such fun, and we lost it. I’ve lost a lot of friends,’ Van Dyke said. 

His wife Arlene Silver – whom he tied the knot with in 2012 – then cut in to add, ‘He’s outlived everybody. That’s the curse of living to almost 100.’  

His wife Arlene Silver – whom he tied the knot with in 2012 – then cut in to add, ‘He’s outlived everybody. That’s the curse of living to almost 100’; the actor seen with Silver in 2018 in L.A. 

She then asked her husband how he stays positive despite losing those close to him and he replied, ‘Well, life’s been good to me. I can’t complain.’ 

Van Dyke reflected on how performing still keeps him going at his age and also gives him a boast of energy.

‘I’m a ham. I love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience,’ the actor told People at the event. 

Last year in September, the star joked that he’s still ‘looking for work’ while at the Creative Arts Emmys. 

At the ceremony, he tied the record with Norman Lear for being the oldest Emmy winner. Van Dyke had been 98-years-old at the time of the event. 

The star won the award for Outstanding Variety Special for his 2023 birthday special Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic. 

Last year in September, the star joked that he’s still ‘looking for work’ while at the Creative Arts Emmys (seen above) 

The actor has appeared in a number of films over the years such as Mary Poppins (1964) and also starred on the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966); the star seen in 1955 

After receiving the award, he told reporters that he hopes to be remembered for making people laugh, per People.  

‘I hope for making people laugh for 75 years. I’ve been in the business 75 years. I can’t believe that I’m still here and performing.’ 

He then humorously added, ‘I’m looking for work if anybody has.’ 

The actor has appeared in a number of films over the years such as Mary Poppins (1964) and also starred on the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966).