Many dream of taking things easy as they reach an older age.
But one grandmother-of-four admits she is "not your typical granny" after developing a love of powerlifting.
The strenuous sport can see 65-year-old Susan Sabuda, from Northumberland, lift over 17 stone in her deadlift discipline.
She said: "I’m granny as far as my grandchildren are concerned, but I’m definitely not your typical granny that you might see sitting at home with her knitting needles."
Susan began bodybuilding when she was 23 years old, but stopped in her 30s as she didn’t agree with the drug culture that she felt surrounded the sport.
She returned to powerlifting last year after she was persuaded by trainers at the gym she attended and has no plans of stopping any time soon.
Susan said: "People are often surprised that you can compete in powerlifting competitions into your 80s. Will I still be competing into my 80s? Damn right I will - 100%."
Since returning, Susan has already had a number of achievements, including a British record in the bench press and second place in the annual powerlifting competition, British Masters Nationals.
Her 42-year-old son Stefan also started powerlifting two years ago, and Susan hopes the family duo can partake in competitions together in the future.
In just a few weeks time, Susan will fly to France for the European Master Championships, where she will compete with Team GB.
Then she is planning to travel to South Africa in April, where she has been invited to represent Team GB once more in the World Masters Powerlifting competition.
Susan explains: "Being a bodybuilder means you are committed to the sport and I train four days a week.
"The support and encouragement I have had has been amazing from both my family and gym family."
As competitions are self-funded, E. T Fitness and Therapy in Hexham has organised a fundraising event to contribute towards Susan’s cost to take part, which she has estimated could total around £2,000.
The gym is inviting people to join them between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday March 7, for a special powerlifting competition.
Using the concept of 1kg is equal to one mile, the gym is asking people to 'reach Sun City', where the competition is held.
For more information and tickets for the event, visit the E. T Fitness and Therapy Facebook page.
