Middle-aged women are turning to bodybuilding — and they've got
The transformative nature of bodybuilding is particularly appealing to those already going through a transition period: middle-aged women.
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71-year-old Mary Carney's weight loss story will inspire you
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I'm an 80-year-old bodybuilder and I'm excited by strong older
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More women are discovering the health benefits of weightlifting at the gym - ABC News
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Middle-aged women are turning to bodybuilding — and they've got
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I became a bodybuilder in my 60s and now I'm unrecognizable
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How this 75-year-old woman lost over 60 pounds, became a fitness