The Strength Code

How Marilynn Larkin is Redefining Aging… One Rep at a Time

Marilynn Larkin walks into the gym, and heads turn—not out of curiosity but out of sheer admiration. She’s not here to prove anything, and yet, with every movement, she shatters every stereotype about aging. At 75, she doesn’t just look strong—she is strong. And not just in her body, but in her mindset, her resilience, and her unshakable belief that strength is a choice, not a privilege of youth.

The Moment That Changed Everything

Marilynn wasn’t always a bodybuilder. In fact, she spent much of her career as a journalist, uncovering and telling the stories of others. But somewhere along the way, she realized that she had a story of her own to write—one not bound by societal expectations but by what was possible.

She remembers the exact moment she decided to stop letting age define her. She saw people around her shrinking—physically, emotionally, and mentally—as they got older. “I watched people give in to the idea that aging meant slowing down, becoming invisible,” she says. “And I thought, Not me. Not now. Not ever.

Strength is a Choice

There’s something profound about watching someone do what they supposedly “shouldn’t” be able to do. Marilynn isn’t just lifting weights—she’s lifting the lid off the expectations we place on aging. She talks about strength not as a destination, but as a practice, a daily commitment to showing up for yourself.

“The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that it’s too late,” she says. “Too late to start, too late to change, too late to become who we always wanted to be. But the truth is, every single day is a choice. You either step forward into possibility, or you sit back and watch life happen without you.”

Posture, Presence, and Power

Long before bodybuilding, Marilynn ran two posture-awareness businesses, teaching people how the way they carry themselves shapes how they feel. “Posture isn’t just about standing up straight,” she explains. “It’s about owning your space, moving with intention, and showing up in the world with confidence.”

She’s seen firsthand how people change when they stop shrinking and start standing tall. “There’s an energy shift when someone corrects their posture—it’s like they suddenly remember who they are,” she says. “And that’s powerful.”

Breaking Stereotypes, One Rep at a Time

Aging has long been painted as a slow decline, but Marilynn is rewriting the script. She’s proving that strength, confidence, and personal reinvention aren’t reserved for the young. “I want people to stop looking at me and thinking, Wow, she’s inspiring, and start looking at themselves and asking, What’s possible for me?

For Marilynn, inspiration isn’t something external—it’s something we cultivate within. “We wait for the right moment, the right motivation, the right conditions,” she says. “But the truth is, action creates inspiration. You have to do something. And once you do, momentum follows.”

The Soundtrack of Strength

As if bodybuilding wasn’t enough, Marilynn has also created her own music, including the song Just Do It. “Music moves us in ways words alone can’t,” she says. “I wanted to create something that would remind people to get up, get moving, and stop waiting for the perfect time. Because the perfect time is now.”

What’s Next?

At 75, Marilynn isn’t slowing down. She’s setting new goals, taking on new challenges, and continuing to live with the same fire that got her here in the first place. “Every time I reach one goal, I set another. That’s how you keep growing,” she says. “Do nothing; nothing happens. Do something, and something ALWAYS happens.”

And that’s the takeaway. Not just for those who dream of strength training, but for anyone who has ever felt stuck, unseen, or like their best days are behind them. Because Marilynn is living proof that it’s never too late to stand tall, take up space, and step into your power.

What’s one step you can take today toward your own strength?

Listen to our full podcast featuring Marilynn: My Sexy Menopause Body

Want to hear more from Marilynn?

Website:  https://www.getunbent.com

Marilynn’s Song Just Do It : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8eVMGMh9U

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ML.GetunbentNOW/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynnlarkin/

Email: [email protected]

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