Weightlifting
Canine company makes working out at Calgary gym ‘a lot more fun’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
The gym owner’s dog is most definitely the leader of the pack at Calgary’s Kings Fitness. “She’s there, cheering you on!” Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Dec. 8
This week on Focus Montreal, hear about the Montreal Institute for Palliative Care’s Compassionate Communities project, learn about a teen-run employment agency and meet Christine Girard, Canada’s first female Olympic weightlifting champion. Continue reading
Grunting at the gym: How loud is too loud?
Experts say grunting is a normal part of lifting weights, but the noise doesn’t need to be obnoxious. Continue reading
One For All Fitness delivers on vow to welcome everyone
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
One For All Fitness opened its doors last October and this weekend will host a Special Olympics power lifting competition. Continue reading
White Rock’s Christine Girard can now call herself an Olympic champion
Two-time Olympian, Christine Girard, is now Canada’s first ever Olympic champion is weightlifting, having her bronze medal upgraded to gold in the women’s 63 kilogram category at the London 2012 Games. Continue reading
A heavy task: 21-year-old Montrealer trains for Weightlifting World Championships
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Kristel Ngarlem is training for the Weightlifting World Championships. Continue reading
Calgary powerlifter uses her sport to create opportunities for athletes in Zimbabwe
Nicola Paviglianiti has excelled in the short time she’s been a powerlifter, earning two national championships and a world championship gold medal. She’s now sharing the gift of powerlifting in Zimbabwe. Continue reading
Canadian docs made a protein powder specifically for seniors’ muscles. Here’s why
When you think of protein powder, you often think of body builders with bulky muscles and chiseled chests. But what about seniors? Continue reading
Peterborough bodybuilder qualifies for national competition
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News Anchor
Kalli Sheppard, 22, of Peterborough will compete at he 2017 Figure, Fitness and Physique Canadian Nationals July 29th in Surrey BC. Continue reading
8 reasons why weight training is incredible for your health
When you think of weight training, body builders with bulky muscles come to mind, but scientists say resistance training offers incredible benefits for everyday people, too. Continue reading