Today we’re talking to weightlifter, powerlifter, and gamer Ashley Svendbye. After discovering strength training, Ashley trained as a powerlifter for a number of years before making the switch to weightlifting. What she learned
On screen there is a man, a man possessed of incredible athletic ability. In other countries he would be revered and celebrated but here, he is caught between two worlds, two countries, and
Jessica Lucero began her weightlifting career at the age of 16. She was a member of Team USA and competed in the -58kg (sometimes -59kg) weight class. Her accolades include three America records,
According to Reuters, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said in a virtual new conference on Wednesday that weightlifting could potentially lose its spot at future Olympic Games. The consideration
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) shared a press release on Thursday discussing “key steps (that) have been taken to lay the foundation for future progress.” These steps follow the revelations made by Professor
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a three page document clarifying Rule 50 of the International Olympic Charter regarding “advertising, demonstrations, and propaganda”. Athletes will be prohibited from demonstrating or protesting in any
The last thing we want anyone to think is that if they’re over 35, fitness is out of their reach. There are countless folks in that “Masters” age group lifting hundreds of kilograms
On June 4th, Professor Richard McLaren released his team’s report investigating allegations of financial corruption, election fraud, and doping cover ups at the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) highest levels. According to McLaren’s report,
On the morning of June 4th, Professor Richard H. McLaren, who was appointed by the Executive Board of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to conduct an independent investigation of the allegations made in the
Attention all weightlifters and lifting shoe lovers, the Reebok Legacy IIs are coming in hot! Two days ago, Wit Fitness, the multi-brand and sport online retailer, silently shared a landing page for the
