If you’re in need of a little kick up the ass today, look no further than Ernestine Shepherd – 75 year old competitive body builder. If that wasn’t enough, consider this: she didn’t actually take up body building til she was 71!

What a shining example of the positive effects of leading a healthy, active life. The BBC recently interviewed her and her take on fitness and desire to spread the word is refreshing, as is showing it’s never too late to achieve your fitness goals.

Ernestine, we hereby crown you the reigning Queen of Badass.