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Women's Weight Lifting Myths

By: Mark Warrington | 2011-03-27 | Wellness
Myths and misconceptions surround the idea of weight lifting for women. Even young women who go the gym regularly balk at lifting dumbbells heavier than two or four pounds unless what they really have in mind in the first place is to grow muscles. I have observed women in the gym, refusing a trainer's suggestions to use heavier weights, for a number of reasons. Though some may be personal, mo read more

A Brief History of Olympic Lifting

By: JJ Lewis | 2011-09-20 | Health & Fitness
If you would like to learn more about Olympic Lifting than visit Olympic Lifting Headqarters for the most Olympic lifting information on the web. We have information on olympic lifting workouts, gear, shoes, and olympic weight lifting. read more

Lift Maintenance

By: Gareth Hoyle | 2010-10-18 | Business
You call it a lift if you live in the UK, an elevator if you live in America, but how much time do you spend really wondering what they are all about? The lift is an amazing invention, saving us countless trips up and down dozens of flights of stairs. read more

Best Weight Lifting Workout Tips

By: Alex Smith | 2010-10-25 | Muscle Building
Image starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. read more

Best Weight Lifting Workout Tips

Basics of Weight Lifting

By: Shawn Spencer | 2010-03-31 | Muscle Building
If you want to be successful in the gym, then you need to know some basics. Every beginner makes some common mistakes at first so I wrote this article to help prevent them from happening. Here are some basics of weight lifting tips to help you start off. read more

Family History and TV Lifts

By: Rob Buehl | 2010-04-02 | Consumer Electronics
Have you been fortunate enough to inherit some of the furniture in your home? If so, lucky you! You probably have some beautiful, hand-crafted heirloom pieces, handed down throughout your family, with wonderful stories and memories attached to each! What about your spouse? Did they also inherit meaningful pieces from well-intended relatives? Again - lucky you! Or, maybe not... read more

Weight Lifting Music

By: Aaron B | 2010-10-10 | Recreation & Sports
The concept is fresh, and while you may have heard of people talking about what type of music they listen to while lifting weights, this is the first time that music has been specifically and strategically created for listening to while lifting weights. As a person who loves to go to the gym and throw around big weights myself, I have been frustrated many times with the poor choice of music being played by the "gym dj" at my local workout gym... read more

Lifting Weights - Getting Started

By: David A. Britto | 2011-02-22 | Article Marketing
If you are serious about getting into shape, then you are going to find that there is a wide world of fitness devices and methods out there. Read on to find out more! read more

Weight Lifting Secrets

By: Sharon Aguirre | 2010-03-30 | Muscle Building
Weight lifting secrets are learned from professionals and those who have succeeded in the arena of body building. Success in weight lifting is a matter of choice. That is actually the leading statement that will always come from the lips of every weight lifter. read more

Weight Lifting For Wrestling

By: Dickie White | 2010-03-28 | Recreation & Sports
The term "weight lifting" specifically refers to the lifts contested in an Olympic lifting competition- the clean and jerk and the snatch. Although these happen to be two great ways to increase a wrestlers' power, I have observed that the wrestlers that I train struggle to learn the proper technique. I blame this on the fact that I do not have a thorough background with the Olympic lifts and the fact that they are two of the most complicating lifts to learn. However, I have been able to effectively use derivatives of these lifts to increase the power in wrestlers. read more

Weight Lifting Tips

By: Arturo Ramirez | 2010-03-31 | Weight Loss
When approaching weight lifting, there needs to be a set plan in place. Are you planning a bulking phase or a cutting phase? read more

Weight Lifting Tips

By: Jenney Pan | 2009-09-30 | Muscle Building
It is important for anyone who is just beginning or has recently started training with weights to understand how to build their strength without injuring themselves. read more

Choosing Weight Lifting Benches

By: Jacque Crook | 2010-10-28 | Article Marketing
Weight lifters need all the support they can get while pushing themselves into great shape. They need to be propped up solidly yet comfortably as they go about their exercises. read more

Weight Lifting to Lose Weight

By: Brandon Weltz | 2010-03-28 | Weight Loss
A lot of people in the world today have a lot of difficulty losing weight. Some people have the privilege of being able to eat anything they want without any consequences. And others unfortunately have to watch everything they eat because it will eventually collect on their waist, hips and sometimes even their face. read more