Sam Bryant , a 70 Year Old Body Builder

 



We absolutely think 70 years old is not old. It's a great time in a person's life and if they are physically fit as well then they really inspiring those of us who haven't reached that age yet. If you haven't noticed, the older generation is living longer and healthier, so lets get with it folks.



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So You Don't Work Out Because of Your Hair? Dr. Phoenyx Austin Reveals Biggest Fitness Mistakes

So You Don't Work Out Because of Your Hair? Dr. Phoenyx Austin Reveals Biggest Fitness Mistakes

The author of the new book “And That’s Why You’re Fat,” by Dr. Phoenyx Austin, breaks down the excuses for why black woman say they can not work out because of their hair and other excuses too.

“You can’t put your hair above fitness, above health [or] above your body,” said Austin. “There are women with natural hair who avoid working out because they don’t want to mess up whatever ‘do they’ve got. You have to keep the maintenance of your hairstyle simple.”

She also gives tips such as using apps, keeping a food journal, and maintaining a regular work out schedule to getting in better health.

65 Year Old Black Woman Impresses Judges in Body Building Competition

 65 Year Old Black Woman Impresses Judges in Body Building Competition

 You may not think a 60 something year old woman would compete in a body building competition but one has. You also may not picture her in a a bikini or sporting her abs and six pack but "Miss Ruby" does!

Ruby Carter-Pikes is a Palmdale resident and she has knocked the socks off judges who can't believe how she can compete with other women who could be her grand daughters.

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In 2012, the 64-year-old Palmdale resident, known as “Miss Ruby” recently bested her 20-something competitors by scoring second place for Women’s Figure, a category judged by shoulders, lats, abs and quads, at the FitSciences Championships in Atlanta. Carter-Pikes was also a top finisher in the Fit Mom Class.

“It shows that age is only a number — anybody could be fit,” Carter-Pikes said. “I mean, just cause you’re 60, doesn’t mean you have to be bent down on a stick."

Carter-Pikes admits she was born with a heart condition that would affect her breathing. Many of her family members died of high blood pressure and diabetes and she then wanted to be an example of how to live a healthier and more fit lifestyle.

While working for the Department of Defense in Chicago, Carter-Pikes said she took on the role as personal trainer to help employees make use of the company’s fitness center. She then started competing in local races, marathons and body building contests. The mother of four, who started body building at age 51, has a case, showing off more than 20 fitness trophies.

 Now this is the best advice anyone can give another person. She states:

“Rather than feeling that it is genetic…I know first hand that these diseases can be managed by simply making small changes in what one eats and how it is prepared,” Carter-Pikes wrote. “And it is definitely to one benefit to incorporate some kind of physical activity into his/her daily schedule.”

We love it. Let's take Ruby Carter-Pikes advice and take control of our bodies. We don't have to live in pain and disease. We can make changes. Kudos to her for the inspiration for us!