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On this rainy day, only the resolute are in the Energy Fitness Center in Baltimore getting in their evening workout. In the corner of the gym, Ernestine Shepherd lends credence to the adage "age ain't nothing but a number."
Five days a week, she trains women of all ages -- three days at Energy gym and two days at her church, where she has a class of 25.
"I usually start off with about 15 minutes of cardio, running in place, then we do floor exercises working on the abs, legs, upper and lower obliques, and then we proceed with the weights," she says about her training sessions, which last about an hour.
Some days, even her trainer, Raymond Day, can't keep up with her.
Though he runs with her some mornings, he is reluctant to take her up on offers to participate in the marathons she runs in. In addition to her regular workout routine and training others, Shepherd has participated in numerous 5K and 10K races and marathons.
It wasn't until she turned 56 that she began to exercise with the aid of her sister. They were both spurred on to join a gym after shopping for bathing suits and thinking they didn't like what they saw in the mirror.
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By: adrian on 6/06/2010 11:03PM
Do waffles and pancakes with friut and nuts it will be fine.
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By: TRINA on 4/23/2010 10:46AM
WOW SHE LOOKS GREAT I HAVE START TO WORKOUT MY SELF . AND IT MAKES ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT MY SELF AND LOOKING GOOD . I THOUGHT TINA AND BELL LOOKS GOOD BUT NOT ANYMORE THIS LADY LOOK WAY BETTHER THEN THEM . LOL THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT SISTER GET OFF YOUR ASS AND STOP ALL THAT EATING FAST FOOD . IT DOES NOT MAKE AND SEANCE TO LOOK LIKE YOU ARE OLDER THEN U ARE . WOW SHE REALLY LOOKS NICE .
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By: juana on 4/26/2010 10:51PM
Wow, her body not only looks good but her face looks fantastic as well. You go Ernestine. I hope more black women follow her lead. Not just the ones over 50. Our young women today look disgusting with bellies hanging everywhere. I'm not only talking about black women. Women in general have let themselves go. It appears that black women are more interested in their hair, or lack of then their bodies/health. Wake up sistahs and while you're at it, give your scalp a break and strut your own beautiful hair
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By: jackie on 4/24/2010 9:54AM
Girl you hit the nail on the head. I'm speaking from an African American perspective. We have our priorites out of order. Stop focusing on the hair (or lack of) the nails, the lashes etc. Get healthy from the inside and the outside will shine. And stop hating on sisters that are doing it.
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By: dal0506 on 4/26/2010 1:06PM
I agree with you whole-heartedly. All the rolls hanging out (front and back) are just sad, whether they're black, white or hispanic.
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By: Bill on 4/26/2010 1:28PM
It is not just women but men too have let themselves go and this is at all ages. Most people here are very over weight and is sad and unhealthy.
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By: LS on 4/26/2010 6:29AM
Good for her......I'm 53 and have just started exercising again, after many years. It's not easy, but she is definately my inspiration.
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By: Dorene Schneider on 4/26/2010 8:46AM
God Bless her, not only for her accomplishments but being there to help others accomplish their goal to a healthier life.
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By: sunny on 4/26/2010 6:52AM
It's all in your genes.
It doesn't matter what you do or how hard you work.
You cannot overcome what is in your genes.
If you have crappy, genes, you are just plain out of luck.
Sorry.
Your genes will always take over and your genes will always win.
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By: deedee on 4/26/2010 8:46AM
My friend you are wrong, genes do play a role but, not that much, dont tell people this its not true. Everyone can get in better shape.If you tell yourself its all in the genes, its just an excuse to not workout.
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