Essam, 27, is known as Egypt’s first female bodybuilder. Despite opposition from her family and friends, she chose bodybuilding as a way to keep strong and slim. Within two years, she has become a fitness coach and wants to take part in an international bodybuilding competition.
Iron Woman: Introducing Female Muslim Bodybuilder From Egypt
15:01 GMT 05.01.2016 (Updated: 19:26 GMT 19.10.2022)
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Watch a video of female Muslim bodybuilder Kholoud Essam, known as Egypt’s Iron Lady, doing her training routine at a gym in Cairo.