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The Inspiring Story of Ernestine Shepherd: Who Was the Older Woman Who Got Fit?

At 74, Ernestine Shepherd was officially declared the world's oldest competitive female bodybuilder by the Guinness Book of World Records. This extraordinary achievement began in her mid-50s, after she looked in the mirror while swimsuit shopping and decided to transform her health. Her journey answers the question, "Who was the older woman who got fit?" and has since become a global inspiration for what is possible at any age.

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