Women in 70s defy age stereotypes with heavy weightlifting in Charlotte

A group of women in their 70s in north Charlotte is challenging traditional exercise routines for older adults by deadlifting heavy weights at a local fitness center.

Mary Walker, 76, and Jacqueline Ponders, 73, are training at DBO Fitness to improve their strength, bone density, and overall health.

The training sessions focus on resistance exercises to combat the natural loss of muscle mass and bone density that occurs as women age…

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