An 80-year-old grandmother has put fellow bodybuilding competitors to shame by scooping the title for the most incredible muscles.
Ernestine Shepherd started exercising at the age of 56, and instantly knew she'd found her new calling in life.
Now the female bodybuilder has celebrated her 80th birthday and has no plans on slowing down when it comes to keeping fit.
Previously named the world's oldest bodybuilder by the Guinness World Records in 2010 and 2011, Ernestine is so committed to her fitness programme that she gets up at 3am every morning.
The super-fit gran from Baltimore, America, follows a strict exercise regime of running, weight-lifting and eating healthy and says she has the full support from husband of 52 years, Collin - who even helps her prepare healthy meals.
And after spending years getting herself in incredible shape, Ernestine now dedicates much of her time to helping others as a personal trainer.
The get-up-and-go pensioner said she was spurred on to get fit after going bikini shopping with her sister and ending up in fits of giggles at how out of shape they were.
When the sisters decided to get into better shape, Ernestine was spurred on even further after watching the Rocky Films, and said Sylvester Stallone is her inspiration.
Writing on her website, she said: "Sylvester Stallone is my man and I would love to meet him one day."
Ernestine runs up to 80 miles a week, and spends four days training for marathons.
And the dedicated grandmother has no plans to slow down, saying she feels healthier and happier than ever.
Ernestine is currently being trained by former Mr Universe Yohnnie Shambourger.
However, Ernestine doesn’t rely on any supplements for her body building and rather, believes in going all natural and doing it honestly.
Ernestine Shepherd started exercising at the age of 56, and instantly knew she'd found her new calling in life.
Now the female bodybuilder has celebrated her 80th birthday and has no plans on slowing down when it comes to keeping fit.
Previously named the world's oldest bodybuilder by the Guinness World Records in 2010 and 2011, Ernestine is so committed to her fitness programme that she gets up at 3am every morning.
The super-fit gran from Baltimore, America, follows a strict exercise regime of running, weight-lifting and eating healthy and says she has the full support from husband of 52 years, Collin - who even helps her prepare healthy meals.
And after spending years getting herself in incredible shape, Ernestine now dedicates much of her time to helping others as a personal trainer.
The get-up-and-go pensioner said she was spurred on to get fit after going bikini shopping with her sister and ending up in fits of giggles at how out of shape they were.
When the sisters decided to get into better shape, Ernestine was spurred on even further after watching the Rocky Films, and said Sylvester Stallone is her inspiration.
Writing on her website, she said: "Sylvester Stallone is my man and I would love to meet him one day."
Ernestine runs up to 80 miles a week, and spends four days training for marathons.
And the dedicated grandmother has no plans to slow down, saying she feels healthier and happier than ever.
Ernestine is currently being trained by former Mr Universe Yohnnie Shambourger.
However, Ernestine doesn’t rely on any supplements for her body building and rather, believes in going all natural and doing it honestly.
She’s on a strict diet even at her age-bench-pressing 150 lbs and eats 1,700 calories a day. She mostly eats: boiled egg whites, chicken, vegetables and a liquid egg white and plenty of water!
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