Even though Joan MacDonald began strength training at age 70, by her late 70s she’d amassed over 2 million Instagram followers, showing that age is no limit to physical power. She’s part of a growing movement of women in their 70s, 80s, and 90s—including 89‑year‑old Ernestine Shepherd and 80‑something Nora Langdon—who are lifting heavy, setting new limits, and breaking societal stereotypes. Their message: aging can mean growing stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This shift is so pronounced that the National Senior Games added powerlifting for the first time in 2025, drawing nearly 200 older participants. Their stories are proof that determination, consistency, and mindset can transform any later chapter into one of resilience.