Monthly Archives: September 2012

Most female weightlifters are not as “in shape” as one might think considering the amount of working out that they do. For the most part, the most powerful weightlifters do not have a typical workout physique that is equated with … Continue reading →

With all the hype that surrounded Mangold before the Olympics started, I was really hoping for some truth to the hype. Instead, China dominated once again and Zhou Lulu took home another gold medal for China in the 75+kg match. … Continue reading →

The weightlifting competition started off small but strong for China’s Mingjuan Wang who brings home the gold in the 48kg match leaving Japan’s Hiromi Miyaki with the silver and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (PRK) Chun Hwa Ryang trailing behind … Continue reading →

Let’s start with the basics so that we can understand what we are seeing when we watch an Olympic weightlifting match and what the announcer is saying while reporting: Format- according to official Olympic guidelines: There are seven weight categories … Continue reading →

    Weightlifting has always been a male dominated sport. It started in the 1800’s and has lasted for centuries and has increasingly become popular through World Championship competitions. However, women’s Olympic weightlifting had only been implemented at the Olympic … Continue reading →

Us lazy, nonathletic couch potatoes can finally be happy, athletes suffer from health problems too and their health problems might just be worse. Aside from the rigid diet that overloads their system with high levels of protein that can hurt … Continue reading →

  Since yoga has hit the workout scene, yoga mats, bags and all types of yoga gear have been flying off the shelves especially among women consumers/gym rats. But with the new craze of cross-fit and eager women who flock … Continue reading →

  If I was a weightlifter, an Olympic weightlifter at that; a female olympic weightlifter who is being watched by millions of people around the world while I squat and try to lift 300 lbs over my head, I would … Continue reading →

Athletes don’t go on diets; they live by rituals that cater to their particular sport. One main ritual crucial to an athlete’s performance is their diet; however the eating habits of an athlete is not a “diet” per say, but … Continue reading →