A medic who lost his arm in the 2008 Gaza War has gone on to open his own gym and become an iron-willed bodybuilding instructor in Jabalia, north of Gaza City. Nidal al-Daour was seen breaking up a hefty sweat inside his gym on Wednesday, proving that one does not need every limb to do the heavy lifting.

Working out with ageing equipment in his modest gym, 72-year-old Malaysian bodybuilder A. Arokiasamy bench presses two weights and then flexes his muscular arms. Despite his advancing years, the champion still pumps iron every day, and believes staying healthy with a vigorous routine is the best defence against the coronavirus.

Losing a leg did not stop Gui Yuna from achieving her dreams. The 35-year-old former Paralympian has now chosen to take on competitive bodybuilding, and has gone viral on Chinese social media for her positive attitude and inspiring story.

Dave Prowse, the former bodybuilder, who was best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died. "May the force be with him, always," said his agent Thomas Bowington.

82-year-old bodybuilder beats up a home intruder

Bodybuilder Dina Abdel Maksoud has become one of the first Egyptian women to win a gold trophy in a European championship.