Tag: lifting weights
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Start Strength Training
Have you ever considered adding strength training to your exercise regimen? Lifting weights can be ideal for building and preserving your muscles. Plus, you can tailor an effective workout according to your abilities and fitness goals. Although strength training takes many forms, the concept is the same. You may know it as resistance, muscular, or…
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Meet a Woman Who is a Real Life Ninja Warrior
Some people make being a ninja warrior look so easy! Fanny Josefine from Sweden, a self-proclaimed “ninja,” makes the world her gym, training in various climates and terrains. She’s even reconfigured her home to make it suitable for her intense workout sessions. For Fanny, nothing is off-limits or too crazy to try, as she’s always…
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100 Year Old Grandmother Proves That Age Is Just a Number
Edith Murway-Traina, a centenarian and powerlifter from the Bronx, proves age is just a number (and makes us feel pretty lazy)! Many people can’t remember the last time they stepped foot in a gym. Meanwhile, this 100-year-old grandma lifts weights heavier than small children. Talk about setting the bar! Edith celebrated her 100th birthday in…