5 Fit Women Over 65 Who Prove You're Never Too Old to Look Sexy

Ernestine Shepherd, 81

In 2010, this fit senior was given the title of World's Oldest Performing Female Body Builder by Guinness World Records.

Shepherd said she had never worked out a day in her life until she went swimsuit shopping with her sister at 56 years old. They tried on suits and laughed at each other, but this wake-up call motivated them to get in shape. Since that time, she transformed her body and slimmed down to boast 9-10 percent body fat.

Now, the 81-year-old trains more than four days per week for bodybuilding competitions, runs 10 miles per day and teaches strength classes to others five days a week. Shepherd's website says she "live(s) to inspire other senior women to reach their physical potential."

Phyllis Sues, 94

At 94 years old, Sues is living proof that exercise and a lust for life will keep you forever young. The former Broadway and television actress began practicing yoga nearly 10 years ago, and now it's a part of her daily routine.

"If I have a day where I don't do yoga, that's a day out of my life. That's how I feel," she told The Epoch Times.

Sues' best advice for others includes trying new things, practicing balance, keeping an active mind and pushing past your limits to discover the truly incredible things in life.

She also never lets age define her. "I had some friends that when they got to be 40, it was like the end of the world. But I don't think I ever thought about age ever. I don't think about it now. I only think about what I can do, what I can't do, and what I want to do," she said.

Wendy Ida, 65

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At age 43, Ida decided it was time to take control of her health and body, so she lost 80 pounds and found a love for exercise. Now, the 65-year-old grandmother is a fitness expert and bodybuilder who holds two Guinness World Records, one as the Oldest Active Instructor in multiple disciplines and one for the most burpees in one minute (37, in case you were wondering).

"I absolutely feel better now at [now 65] years old in a bikini than I did when I was 33," Ida told Inside Edition. The habits that have led to her jaw-dropping abs are now helping Ida teach others how to live their best life.

As an author and motivational speaker, the fit grandmother has coined herself "America's #1 expert on looking fit, fierce and fabulous after 40."

Gunhild Swanson, 72

At 70 years young, Swanson gained popularity when she finished the Western States Endurance Run, a 100.2-mile race, with only 6 seconds to space until the 30-hour time limit ran up.

"I must have had the biggest smile on my face, I swear. It was just so exciting," Swanson told iRunFar of crossing the finish line. "Everyone was shouting. The sheer noise of having everyone in the whole stadium shouting for me, it was just overwhelming."

Only 68 percent of participants finished the race, so Swanson is in some elite company.

Rebecca LaNasa, 76 5

LaNasa had no problem flaunting her six-pack and slim figure alongside her adult granddaughter for Inside Edition's segment on fit grannies.

Though her granddaughter claims, "We have good genes running though," we suspect LaNasa's Zumba instruction for more than a decade has something to do with her svelte body at 76.

This hot grandma's fit figure and bright smile also earned her the title of Ms. Florida Senior America in 2013.