Ernestine Shepherd started her fitness journey at age 56, and at age 74 became the oldest competitive female body builder in the Guinness book of world records! She's living proof that it's never too late to get fit! #blackhistorymonth #blackwomeninfitness

Did You Know US? on Instagram: "This woman is 88 years old and became the oldest bodybuilder in the world. Ernestine Shepherd was a 56 years old school secretary with no interest in fitness, but everything changed after a shopping trip with her sister Velvet. While trying on swimsuits, they weren’t happy with how they looked, so they decided to turn things around. Ernestine was encouraged by her sister to start exercising with her. But when Velvet suddenly passed away, Ernestine made her a promi