Enough excuses: 85-year-old bodybuilder is motivating others to
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Ernestine Shepherd, 85, began working out in her 50s and has since become a bodybuilder. She tells TODAY what keeps her motivated to stay fit and first steps people can take to build the habit of working out.
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Enough excuses: 85-year-old bodybuilder is motivating others to start exercising
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CrossfitGames at it again..who are they kidding? Also,why the need to talk about steroids in every single post they do? It looks worse than if they weren't tbh : r/crossfit
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In 1977, an independent documentary movie shone a light on the world of bodybuilding, becoming a huge box office hit and creating an international
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Enough excuses: 85-year-old bodybuilder is motivating others to start exercising
Ernestine Shepard's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
Ernestine Shepard's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Enough excuses: 85-year-old bodybuilder is motivating others to start exercising
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Weightlifting Over 50: Gain with a Little Less Pain, by Scott S. Bateman
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210 Inspirational Quotes for Work to Keep You Motivated - Sling
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Weight Loss Before and After Photos
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The FITTEST 85 year old on the PLANET! Ernestine Shepherd
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