Meet The Lifting Enthusiast Flexing Her Age: Joan MacDonald | Women's Health

Joan MacDonald didn't start exercising until her 70s, but now she deadlifts 175 pounds and inspires others to start strength training on her Instagram account. Get to know this force of fitness: life, nutrition, training and balance-and find out what makes her tick. Loving Women's Health? Watch the NEWEST videos here: • Kat McNamara Tells the...
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[@judiecollins9045]

I've gotta say.... the older you get the better you look!!! I've been a weightlifter since I was 27, but stopped about a year ago.... OMG how fast I atrophied!!! I'm 74 now and heading back to the gym which has always been my happy place. My late husband was a competitive bodybuilding and my trainer. When I lost him I was devastated! But it was getting back in the gym that saved me from just giving up on life. Thank you SO MUCH Joan for being such a huge inspiration for me and many other women. Watching you gives me that HOPE and belief that I can regain all my muscle mass and feel strong and alive again. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

[@reneetremblay3916]

J’ai vu pour la première fois une vidéo de vous il y a 13 mois. C’est mon fils qui me l’a partagée. J’ai été totalement subjuguée, séduite et inspirée. Vous êtes devenue mon idole pour le reste de mes jours. Je suis inscrite immédiatement au gym avec un entraîneur privé et ce, depuis mars 2023. Et j’ai perdu au moins 11 pouces de taille 😊 je suis telllllement heureuse. Et si parfois je me décourage, je viens vous écouter sur vos vidéos et ma détermination revient aussitôt. Merci Joan, vous êtes un modèle inspirant et mon idole ! Bravo! J’aurai bientôt 69 ans et je compte bien continuer mon entraînement 🥰

[@sophiescotttv]

Joan McDonald is a wonderful champion to show people of all ages what you can achieve! I love her mindset work too.

[@pattyengler2569]

I have followed you for years. Thank you Joan for being a true inspiration!!

[@jonathanpwoods]

I love this woman, way to be an inspiration Joan

[@peachy_pay]

You’re one of the most inspiring women I’ve had the pleasure of having as a role model! Thank you for being you Joan!!!

[@user-cq6ns7sp7b]

Thank you for giving us hope indeed!

[@kimfromarkansas2084]

You’re such an inspiration to me, Joan. Thank you 💕

[@AhsetofAtum]

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@elenadellamea9547]

love her wish her the best!

[@judithmurphy419]

I began back in October....no where near you...YET!!! 64 yrs old.

[@Melodie007]

❤Joan!

[@alexandraraspop8740]

What a badass lady 😎💪🏼

[@Smilealot62]

Hugs Joan 💛😭🎊🎉🍯

[@darnitthelma4247]

Wow!