Freshly turned 80, she is the worlds oldest bodybuilder with her name in the prestigious guinness book of world records. Shepherd still works as a personal trainer and she also leads exercise classes for seniors in baltimore. Feeling better than she did at 40,bodybuilding champion ernestine shepherd shows us that being out of shape as we age truly is merely an option not a mandate. Ernestine shepherd is a fitness trainer and professional model. Book ernestine shepherd to speak at your next event. Ernestine shepherd oldest female bodybuilder inspire. The 80year old holds the 2010 and 2011 title in the guinness. Ernestine shepherds bodybuilder exercise routine, diet. I was looking through my favorite workout clothing catalogue athleta and was surprised and delighted to see one of the legends of the bodybuilding world on the pages. In march of 2010, on the stage of a television show in rome, italy, she was formally given the title of worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder by guinness world records. A story of ernestine shepherd, before and after bodybuilding. Meet ernestine shepherd 77 year old female bodybuilding. Let the worlds oldest female bodybuilder be your fitness inspiration today ernestine shepherd is in the best shape of her lifeand shes 80 years old by alisa hrustic. Ernestine shepherdfacebook with bulging biceps and a ripped sixpack, the fitness fanatic has a body women half her age would be jealous of.
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For 81yearold body builder, exercise is the key to. I am glad that you found me here and i do hope that my page will. In march of 2010, on stage in rome, italy she was formally given the title of worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder by guinness world records. Ernestine shepherd is perhaps the fittest grandmom youll ever come across. Ernestine shepherd worlds oldest female bodybuilder aarp. Ernestine shepherd, 80, is making waves online for her bodybuilding feats. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
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She told the story of how she got started with fitness and bodybuilding. Although she no longer competes, she holds two titles and has completed 9 marathons. Ernestine follows the same diet and workout routine every day see video. Ernestine shepherd is the worlds oldest bodybuilder. The remarkable story of ernestine shepherd prevention. Seven months later, aged 71, i entered my first bodybuilding contest and won first place, she revealed. Shepherd was born on 16 june, 1936 but it wasnt until she was 56 that she took up the pumps. Welcome to the official website of ernestine shepherd ernestine. That means that the woman featured in all the fabulous photos below will be 80yearsold lord willing, as ernestine might write on shepherds very popular facebook page next month. Ernestine shepherd is in the guinness book of records for being the worlds old competitive female bodybuilder. Welcome to the official website of ernestine shepherd.
Jul 12, 2010 at 74 years antique, ernestine shepherd is the guinness world records oldest lady bodybuilder. The ageless journey of ernestine shepherd ernestine shepherd on. Ernestine shepherdworlds oldest female body builder. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading determined, dedicated, disciplined to be fit. A quick unzip of her workout vest revealed a row of abs any 20yearold would envy. Ernestine shepherd author of determined, dedicated. Feeling better than she did at 40,bodybuilding champion ernestine shepherd shows us that being out. Ernestine often says age aint nothing but a number. I can almost guarantee that ernestine shepherd is in better shape than 99% of you reading this article right now, including myself.
Shepherd won the first bodybuilding competition she entered, and in 2010, was declared the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder by the guinness book of world records. Ernestine shepherd, the worlds oldest female bodybuilder, uses her life and. At 77, shepherd redefines what it means to be ripped. After picking up her first set of weights at 56, ernestine began competing professionally, and made the guinness book of world records in 2010 for being the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Shepherd became a bodybuilder in 1992 and now has an amazing bikini body. Oldest female bodybuilder ernestine shepherd is 80,her diet,husband and before pic. We use cookies to enhance the security, performance, functionality and for analytical and promotional activities. Ernestine shepherd born june 16, 1936 is an american bodybuilder who is best known for being, at one point, the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world, as declared by the guinness book of world records. Recently inducted into the guinness book of world records for being the oldest competitive female bodybuilder, ernestine, 74, began pumping iron when she was in her 50s. She defies limitations and is a living testament that it is never too late to dream and to act on those dreams. Ernestine shepherd biography affair, married, husband, nationality, height married biography who is ernestine shepherd. Thats how ernestine shepherd starts her daythe oldest female bodybuilder in the world, now at 79 years old. Ernestine shepherd, 81, came to aurora saturday to say that exercise should be a key part of everyones day, including senior citizens.
The ageless journey of ernestine shepherd kindle edition by shepherd, ernestine, brown, teresa. Ernestine shepherd diet plan weight loss inspiration. Learn how this grandmother went from flab to fab shepherd runs dozens of miles each week and eats several small meals a day. Ernestine is a yougx group exercise instructor at our randallstown, maryland, location. She spoke about her beloved sister, velvet, and how she was a key influence on her. Ernestine shepherd rocks fit bikini body at age 82. Ernestine shepherd, the former worlds oldest female bodybuilder, leads. The 75yearold bodybuilding grandma jump to media player ernestine shepherd is the worlds oldest competitive female bodybuilder. Ernestine and this book is a must read for all ages. But if you ask ernestine shepherd, of baltimore, what her antiaging pill of choice is, shell tell you exercise. News worlds oldest bodybuilder is 80 and will put you to shame ernestine shepherd defies nearly every physical stereotype for an 80yearold woman, and she means business in the gym. Ernestine shepherd is 77 years old and the worlds oldest female bodybuilder. Ms shepherd has impeccably toned sixpack abs that are the marvel of.
In 2010, ernestine earned the title of the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder. Shepherd still works as a personal trainer and she. This is by no means a weightlifting manual but a beginner guide with some beginning exercises from an expert. I am glad that you found me here and i do hope that my page. World records as the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder. After being named the oldest female body builder by the guinness book of world records in 2010 and 2011, ernestine, now 80, says staying out of shape at old age is merely an option, not a mandate. Perhaps only a handful of people know her before she becomes a famous female bodybuilder in america. She is a role model not just for senior women everywhere, but for every one of us.
Feeling better than she did at 40, bodybuilding champion ernestine shepherd shows us that being out of shape as we age truly is merely an option not a mandate. Meet ernestine shepherd, one of the oldest female bodybuilders. Age82, parents, siblings, ethnicity, nationality she was born on 16th. Her mindset and positivity have had a tremendous influence inside and outside the gym. Shepherd has cut back on competing, but still teaches fitness classes at a local gym and works out every day.
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