We should try and get into the guinness book of world records as the oldest bodybuilding sisters in the world. She says she feels better today than she did when she was 40. Check out ernestine shepherds incredibly inspiring story of how she. A story of ernestine shepherd, before and after bodybuilding. Ernestine ernie shepherd, at age 75, is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder and happier and more fulfilled than shes ever been. The octogenarian baltimorean was born on june 16th, 1936. At 74 years old now 77, ernestine shepherd is the guinness world records oldest female bodybuilder. Prior to that, she never played sports and, by her own admission, loved all kinds of fast food. 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 in 2010.
Ernestine shepherd 83 oldest female natural bodybuilder in. The remarkable story of ernestine shepherd youtube. Ernestine went on to fulfill her sisters dream through her. Shepherd was born on 16 june, 1936 but it wasnt until she was 56 that she took up the pumps. May 30, 20 national senior health and fitness day was celebrated thursday by aging gym rats everywhere. Ernestine shepherds bodybuilder exercise routine, diet, and.
Shes the worlds oldest female bodybuilder, and believe it or not, the ironpumping grandma recently turned 80. Ernestine shepherd believes beauty flows from good health no matter what your age, and exemplifies it. Ernestine shepherd, 81, came to aurora saturday to say that exercise should be a key part of everyones day, including senior citizens. Ernestine shepherd diet, age, husband, vegan, net worth. 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. Welcome to the official website of ernestine shepherd ernestine. Worlds oldest female bodybuilder stuns the internet an image floating around the internet got a lot of attention this morning and had many considering hitting the gym.
It was a pastime she shared with her sister, mildred, until. I am glad that you found me here and i do hope that my page will. In 2010 and 2011 she was recognized by guiness as the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world. Nov 10, 2016 see more approximately girlss bodybuilding, woman bodybuilding and. Aug 28, 2015 we are fortunate to have ernestine shepherd, the former worlds oldest female bodybuilder as declared by the guinness book of world records, on staff at youfit. At 82, shepherd has the bikini body that many women half her age could envy, and its all due to a healthy diet and daily workouts. Her mindset and positivity have had a tremendous influence inside and outside the gym. Ernestine shepherd worlds oldest female bodybuilder. The history of a bodybuilder who began to train in 56 years.
See more ideas about ernestine shepherd, bodybuilding and fitness. Apr 23, 2017 guinness book of world records holder ernestine shepherd was the keynote speaker in atlantic city this saturday 4. Ernestine is a yougx group exercise instructor at our randallstown, maryland, location. Her autobiography recounts an alltoorelatable anecdote of a swimsuit shopping trip gone bad, resulting. Ms shepherd has impeccably toned sixpack abs that are the marvel of her baltimore fitness centre. Meet the 80yearold bodybuilder who started working out at 56. She also works as a certified personal trainer at her gym. At 77, shes the worlds oldest female bodybuilder and in our original documentary short, we follow a day in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After that, the sisters next goal was to join the guinness book of world records as the oldest bodybuilding sisters in the world. Ernestine ernie shepherd, at age 79, is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder and happier and more fulfilled than shes ever been.
She is still going strong in her eighties, as a personal trainer, a professional model, and a competitive bodybuilder. Feelingbetter thanshe did at 40, bodybuilding champion ernestine shepherd shows us thatbeing out of shapeas we age truly is merely an option not a mandate. Welcome to the official website of ernestine shepherd. Also, do you know that she currently is 82 years old and is put into the guinness book of world records because of it. Octogenarian bodybuilder ernestine shepherd is a testament to the adage that age is just a number.
Jul, 2010 july, 2010 at 74, baltimore grandmother ernestine shepherd is the guinness world records oldest female bodybuilder but less than 20 years ago, she was a pudgy, middleaged woman who. Mar 15, 2017 every single morning ernestine shepherd wakes up at 2. Shepherd became a bodybuilder in 1992 and now has an amazing bikini body. Ernestine shepherd before bodybuilding was a totally different woman than she currently is. Ms shepherd has impeccably toned sixpack abs that are the marvel of. 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. Jun 21, 2016 ernestine shepherd is perhaps the fittest grandmom youll ever come across. However, velvet would not live to see her dream come true. At 80 years young, ernestine continues to lead her standing room only, weekly exercise classes in baltimore. 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 diet search for ernestine shepherd diet. Ernestine shepherd food plan search for ernestine shepherd weight loss plan. Theresa royal brown wears many hats, event producer extraordinaire, master networker, author, speaker and most recently ghostwriter and publisher. She didnt start exercising until she was 56 years old but since then shes gone on to win two female bodybuilding titles.
Nearly 80yearsold, the worlds oldest female bodybuilder writes a book. Ernestine shepherd first came to the gym at 56 years old. She was declared as guinness book of world records in 2010. Worlds fittest grandma body builder just celebrated her 80th. Perhaps only a handful of people know her before she becomes a famous female bodybuilder in america. Meet the 81yearold woman who can bench press 115lb bbc. Mildred came up with the idea that they would be in the guinness book of world. Body building grandma ernestine shepherd bench presses, runs marathons at 73 ernestine shepherd, 73, said she is motivated by the memory of her sister. Ernestine shepherd diet plan weight loss inspiration.
Ernestine shepherd, age 75, reddit commenter proteon posted, wakes up at 3 a. Ernestine shepherd, the former worlds oldest female bodybuilder, leads. Meet the 81yearold woman who can bench press 115lb bbc three. The face of this bodybuilding sensation has graced the pages of the guinness book of world records. Ernestine and this book is a must read for all ages.
May 15, 2018 octogenarian bodybuilder ernestine shepherd is a testament to the adage that age is just a number. Ernestine shepherd biography affair, married, husband, nationality, height married biography who is ernestine shepherd. Meet ernestine shepherd, one of the oldest female bodybuilders. For 81yearold body builder, exercise is the key to staying. Book ernestine shepherd for speaking, events and appearances. Ernestine shepherdworlds oldest female body builder home. Mar 26, 2018 ernestine shepherd, 81, came to aurora saturday to say that exercise should be a key part of everyones day, including senior citizens. The guinness book of world records found out and called yohnnie to confirm that i was the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder. The ageless journey of ernestine shepherd kindle edition by shepherd, ernestine, brown, teresa. Unfortunately, the sisters never got that far, as velvet tragically passed away. Ernestine shepherd is an american bodybuilder, and was, at one point, the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world, as declared by the guinness book. Feb 21, 2017 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 said, one day, velvet turned to me and said, we should try and get into the guinness book of world records as the oldest bodybuilding sisters in the world.
Guinness book of world records holder ernestine shepherd was the keynote speaker in atlantic city this saturday 4. National senior health and fitness day was celebrated thursday by aging gym rats everywhere. Ernestine shepherdworlds oldest female body builder. She is a role model not just for senior women everywhere, but for every one of us. Shepherd hasnt let age stop her from being a bodybuilder.
July, 2010 at 74, baltimore grandmother ernestine shepherd is the guinness world records oldest female bodybuilder but less than 20 years ago, she. Ernestine shepherd, 74, of baltimore has been crowned by the guinness book of world records as the oldest competitive female bodybuilder ever. Ernestine shepherd is perhaps the fittest grandmom youll ever come across. Guinness book holder ernestine shepherd gives diet secret, talks. But if you ask ernestine shepherd, of baltimore, what her antiaging pill of choice is, shell tell you exercise. Freshly turned 80, she is the worlds oldest bodybuilder with her name in the prestigious guinness book of world records. Every single morning ernestine shepherd wakes up at 2. Ernestine follows the same diet and workout routine every day see video. Age82, parents, siblings, ethnicity, nationality she was born on 16th. Ernestine shepherd rocks fit bikini body at age 82. Building a better body at any age by mia evanssaracual the 700 club. Ernestine shepherdworlds oldest female body builder about. Shepherd still works as a personal trainer and she also leads exercise classes for seniors in baltimore.
At 74, she entered the guinness book of records as the oldest bodybuilder in the world. May 22, 2019 ernestine shepherd biography affair, married, husband, nationality, height married biography who is ernestine shepherd. Shepherd has cut back on competing, but still teaches fitness classes at a local gym and works out every day. Let the worlds oldest female bodybuilder be your fitness. Ernestine ernie shepherd, at age 79, is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder and happier and more fulfilled than shes ever been in her life. Do healthy, ripped bodies only belong to the young. Apr 30, 2016 determined, dedicated, disciplined to be fit book. Guinness book holder ernestine shepherd gives diet secret. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. However, 83yearold ernestine shepherd shows us that age is just a number as she is the worlds oldest female bodybuilder. The ageless journey of ernestine shepherd ernestine shepherd on. She suffered a brain aneurysm and sadly passed away.
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 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. Book ernestine shepherd to speak at your next event. Worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder, ernestine. Thats how ernestine shepherd starts her daythe oldest female bodybuilder in the world, now at 79 years old. The remarkable story of ernestine shepherd prevention. Although she no longer competes, she holds two titles and has completed 9 marathons. Ernestine shepherds bodybuilder exercise routine, diet. She is the coauthor of the ageless journey of ernestine shepherd and is a gifted writer. This superfit, 81yearold bodybuilder could be the poster child for dedication and discipline, but believe it or not, ernestine shepherd has not been a lifelong fitness buff. Feb 28, 2014 at 74 years old now 77, ernestine shepherd is the guinness world records oldest female bodybuilder. Ernestine shepherd, 80, is making waves online for her bodybuilding feats.
Oct 17, 2018 ernestine shepherd before bodybuilding was a totally different woman than she currently is. May 25, 2016 ernestine shepherd was born on june 16, 1936. One on one with ernestine shepherd youfit youniverse. Ernestine shepherd is the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world as declared by the guinness book of world records. Early life, family read more ernestine shepherd diet, age, husband, vegan. Feeling better than she did at 40,bodybuilding champion ernestine shepherd shows us that being out. Ernestine shepherd biography affair, married, husband. At 77, shes the worlds oldest female bodybuilder and in.
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. 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. About the author ernestine shepherd is an american bodybuilder, and was, at one point, the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world, as declared by the guinness book of world records in 2010 and 2011. The remarkable story of the oldest female bodybuilder good. Jul 4, 2012 ernestine shepherd is in better shape than most people, decades her junior. Apr 26, 2010 body building grandma ernestine shepherd bench presses, runs marathons at 73 ernestine shepherd, 73, said she is motivated by the memory of her sister. Seven months later, aged 71, i entered my first bodybuilding contest and won first place, she revealed. Ernestine shepherd is in the guinness book of records for being the worlds old competitive female bodybuilder. See more approximately girlss bodybuilding, woman bodybuilding and. The sisters started off with aerobics to stay in shape, and then they eventually started lifting weights before trying out bodybuilding.
Ernestine shepherd is an american bodybuilder famous for being the oldest competitive female bodybuilder in the world. To mark the occasion, healthland spoke with the worlds oldest performing female bodybuilder, ernestine shepherd. Ernestine shepherd is guinness oldest female bodybuilder at. We are fortunate to have ernestine shepherd, the former worlds oldest female bodybuilder as declared by the guinness book of world records, on staff at youfit. Over the past 20 years shepherd has completed nine marathons and won two bodybuilding contests.
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