How old is too old to be shoveling snow? "I wouldn't want to draw a line in the sand with an age cutoff," Gibbs said when asked who should and should not be shoveling snow.

Shoveling snow, a vigorous activity, can get dangerous for adults ages 45 and older or those with heart conditions. Here's how to keep safe.

How old is too old to be shoveling snow? According to a a spokesperson for the American Heart Association, adults over 45 should exercise caution when shoveling snow.

Is 45 too old to shovel snow? A cold weather chore has more risks than you think. Samantha Hendrickson, Columbus Dispatch. Sat, January 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM UTC. 3 min read.