Meet the 80-Year-Old Bodybuilder 

She started at 71!? damn I would've assumed it was something she's done all her life. What an inspiration.

She started training at 71 when most of the people stop living. Great example of determination

When your sergeant says " My Grandma can lift more than you can!"

"You lift like your grandma" *"thank you"*

This woman ist stronger than many 20 year old men today! Amazin'!

So 80 year old women are fitter than me now. Well that's just fooking great

Met her in person. She is definitely in phenomenal shape & has a wonderful spirit! What a Beautiful soul!!!!

she doesn't even have loose skin, wow

I met this beautiful woman yesterday and let me tell you, she's more beautiful in person with a heart to match. She has an awesome figure. When I saw her, I yelled out hi Mrs. Shepherd you sure are an inspiration to many. She motioned for me to come talk to her and she said, give me a hug and then she hugged me again and said that I made her day. So sweet.

I like the way she speaks nice ,slowly and smooth.

Imagine she is ur grandma And u talk back to her

She wakes up at 2:30 in the morning everyday. That's like my night just started.

That's why I laugh when people in their 40's or 50's say they're too old.

She looks like she's in her late 50s or early 60s, tops. Amazing.

when she said "I want to keep training until my day is done.." I almost cried.

4 years later she’s still here and active on instagram, truly an inspiration and shows that aging is nothing to be scared of ❤️

The human body is just wonderful, you can always make changes.

The title should've been "80 years young"

AFTER MY DEVOTIONS, I walk and run.. I LOVE this lady, she is inspiring me. God bless her.

She sounds like someone trying to sound old. If she could talk a little fast there is no way anyone can tell she is 80.

Working out makes you look 45 when you're 80 supposedly

Her skin is absolutely gorgeous wtf

Most women her age or either in a nursing home or dead.. Simply amazing!

I’m 50 & will be 51 in August. She gives me motivation to keep going on my fitness journey & to never give up regardless of my circumstances 🙌🏾💪🏾

I loved it when she said she does her devotionals. She is a blessed person and is blessing others!

Age does not define you. My grandmother lived to 103. She rode her bike well into her 80s and refused a cane. Drs said she had a strong heart❤️. Exercise, work out, keep hydrated, eat healthy, stay positive.

Best looking 80 year old I ever saw. God bless you, girl

I've seen her at the gym. she definitely puts in work

OMG! What an inspiration she is! When Covid started and closed my gym and water aerobics I weighed 161 pounds. I had lost 85 pounds after I developed a heart condition. I now am back up to 219!! I have edema very bad in my feet, ankles and calves again. I turned 70 this past December. After watching this video I am so motivated to say to myself yes you can do it again!! Thank you skool much!

She pumping iron in heels, how cute, she’s beautiful, and inspirating, I’m 58 recovering from a TKR, I’m going back to that gym tomorrow, nope your never to old🏋🏾‍♀️

Shattering the myths of aging, physically & mentally. 👍

You Go M's Ernestine! I grew up in church around her, Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD. She and her husband Colin were devoted members, and friends to my mother, who helped shape my life. She can sing too! often having solo parts on the Sanctuary Choir. Her husband Colin, was Head of the Male Ushers for ions, and was like a father figure to all the Youth.

Much respect , age is just a number . I'm 60 in 2011 I suffered congestive heart failure I died twice on the operating table . I thought I was two old to get back into shape . I lift 6 days a week and I can curl 150 lbs. 120 times . I walk 4 miles a day , I'm 5'10 and weigh 210 lbs . Your never too old .

Her body is phenomenal and her nails are beautiful. My body and my nails are...😬😩

I love that she was teaching a body pump class wearing stiletto boots 😉🤣😊

In the grocery store, a beautiful old lady said hi to me. When I looked at her, she was so stunning, that I politely asked her age. She said, "I'm 92, and my husband is 95, and I can still run if I have too." I told her she looks fantastic and I hope I look as good as she does if I make it to her age.

If only every grandma knew and believed they could do this.

She's amazing! It's great to see health and fitness is possible at any age---not to mention a wonderful attitude. This made my day...

“Getting old” is a mind frame. Look at this lady go! At 80!!😍

Put respect on it!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I really wish I could like this video three or four times, she's an amazing woman and I really want to meet her

She’s stunning and her voice is so smoothing

Wow- awesome. I am 52 been lifting for years,’it’s hard to wake up and stay motivated, it’s soo easy to fall off the wagon. You look amazing, stay fit, lift light weight, eat well and watch you bp

Thank you Ernestine for inspiring many. 3 or 4 years ago at my old office I had your picture hanging up at my desk. I need to get a new one for my new location. I just turned 60 and need to make some serious health changes. You inspire me to do it. Thank you for sharing your story! Dawn

As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor...and only 57 years young...I aspire to grow up and be Ms. Shepherd. You have put in the work and are reaping the benefits...truly an inspiration!

"WOW"!!! 😳 OKAY, LET "ME" GET OFF THIS COUCH, "NOW"!!😂😂

You go, girl! This could've been me if it weren't for me having degenerative disc disease. I began weight training when I was 41 because of my being so little. As an EMT, my coworkers teased me, asking how I could be strong enough to lift my PTs & load them into the rig. So, I weight trained 3-4 days a week, & fell in love with my new routine. In under 3 mo. I had begun to get "ripped", & decided to keep going with it. Everyone was impressed with my dedication & how quickly I was building muscle. I had no issues with lifting PTs. I began having excruciating lower back pain. I found out I was losing the cushion in my spine. I had to stop body building & I had to quit my dream job. It was a double whammy of bad news. It was fun while it lasted. I'm 54 now & getting ready for back surgery #3. God bless this lady for starting so late in life. John 14:6

Society is so caught up with age. I have also felt that age is really just a number. It is about how you feel, how you take care of yourself, and the power words that we speak over our life. Examples: I am strong I am healthy I look 20 years younger than my age I am energetic

She is absolutely gorgeous, amazing and inspirational.

To be that pretty at 80.😥 I know she has man problems. Grandpas calling her at all hours begging.

She is 80!? Well it’s true black don’t crack!! I love how humble she is!!!

She use 80 years of age instead of 80years old

That is really impressive! Good on her and the other ladies that have no age limit on training. Well done!

Thank you so much for posting this video. I feel like I have hope in my body. After my husband died in 2020 I stopped eating for a while his death was such a shock. My body started wasting away and I later found out what happened to my muscles was a condition called Sarcopenia. After watching you at 80 years of age was an encouragement. I’m 60 and because of you I’m going to diligently start exercising!!! I thank the Lord for you🙏🏽🙌🏼☝🏽

with stilettos? you go girl!!!

You are an inspiration to All the older population I am 61 and have worked out all my life Its a beautiful way to live as older adult you inspire me to keep going God bless you, keep spreading the word... Peace and love to all those thinking about changing to a healthier lifestyle it willl save your life...

Wow! This very matured lady training in her heels (not advisable) started training when she was 71, has put me to shame, I now have no excuse too loose my body fat ....!👏❤️

And because of people like this I get motivated to never give up. Not only in exercising also in general. These people show us how beautiful life can be if we believe in ourselves. 💪🏻❤️

80!? 😳 She looks fantastic!

My P.E teacher sent me this video. This surely did motivate me to do sports regularly. I mean, if she can, I can too!

I hope she continues to live a long great life!

I'm in my forties, I have no excuses. Ernestine, you are an inspiration!

*You are as young as you feel*

I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for this young lady! Thank you for your dedication and focus! Super awesomeness!

Love her, she’s a great woman and an inspiration for all who fear aging ❤️

Me: *Runs 2 miles feeling tired af but accomplished* Ernestine: “i walk and run 10 miles at 80 years of age” Me:......nvm

Her body doesn't look like 80 at all

I use to go to ger class about 5 or 6 years ago in baltimore. She is about ger business. She had a assistant in her class to help people with the right form and to help yell" up down" lol cause miss Ernestein was not about to be straining her voice lol. Her body looked better than mine and i was about 24 at the time lol

What an inspiration!! Indeed 80 years young!! As Dada Vaswani's quote goes, "Youth is not a matter of age, it is a condition and a state of mind. A man (or woman) can be young at 80; another can be old at 18."

Fml she benches more than I do

OK she leaves no excuses for me . I must join gym now 🙂

This brought a tear to my eye. I’m so proud of her and don’t even know her.Im getting old maybe almost half her age and this is motivation because she looks great and seems to have a beautiful attitude towards life

Truly an inspiration to everyone, whether they are 20 , or 90 years old... She looks fantastic for an eighty year old woman!

Ernestine Shepherd if you are reading this thank you, you are an inspiration to us all. Amazing :)

It’s a blessing to see a woman her age still in shape no cane no walker no wheelchair God is good 😊😊🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏿💪🏿

Damn! She looks like she’s 50!! Good and happy for her :) very inspiring 💜

Seriously? She doesn't look it at all (in my eyes), she still looks stunning, beautiful in her own way and healthy. Just wow, girl 💟

and in heels too!

Motivation and consistency! Most people don't realize what's possible with those two things teamed up with workouts, and at ~any~ age. This video is an example, a woman with a body not a lot of 20 somethings have.

Saitama once said"I run 10km a day". 'Granny six-pack': hold my beer

I hope she's still alive in 2022, wow! So inspiring, thank you for the reminder, it's never to late to reach for your dreams, Bravo Madame!

Truly inspiring to this 60+

Wow! I definitely gotta get myself back into shape ! ;)

Ms.Ernestine is One Of A Kind. She Continues To Keep Herself Young as good as she looks. You Go Sister Keep It Up...

Black don't crack, especially when we take care of ourselves 👏🏾.

Your amazing. I posted your pics in my workout room to motivate me. God Bless You!!!

I come back to this video at least once a month to motivate and make me smile!!!! This woman I just can’t and all that age with that skin she’s GLOWING!!!!

She started at the age of 71. That's even more impressive.

"I started training at 71"WOW!Talk about goals💪🙌**in HEELS**

Amazing, inspiring, and mind blowing.

She's 85 now and on Dr Phil in July 2022, still as awesome as at 80!

She's Simply The Best!

Ohhh my lady. To cool for school! Lost my way after hitting menopause. Was a world champion lifter and found your video just in time. You are my inspiration to get back to working out. Keep posting videos.... I bow to your wow.

Whoa, are you kidding me, 80 years old and up at 2:30am every day! Wow. She does her "devotions" first though, which is Christian-speak for praying and reading the Bible. Just goes to show that a healthy spirit can breed a healthy body.

I saw her story a couple of years ago Ms.Ernestine is amazing.She's an inspiration to me.She looks amazing as well

I am amazed at how beautiful your skin is🙌🏾

Well that's a grandma you don't want to fight with!👊💪😐

Such an inspiration. I shared this video with my 71yr old mother. I pray this puts her in a glorious head space. Taking care of ourselves is key. ❤❤🙏

Wow- I want to be like you! Thanks for staying motivated and making an example!

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13