Iron Woman: Introducing Female Muslim Bodybuilder From Egypt

Watch a video of female Muslim bodybuilder Kholoud Essam, known as Egypt’s Iron Lady, doing her training routine at a gym in Cairo.

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.