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Tough Times Don’t Last. Tough People Do. The COVID-19 Pandemic in Weightlifting


As I sit down to write this article, it’s April 5th, 2020. Why is that significant? Because we’re right smack dab in the middle of the craziest, scariest time period most of us have ever seen. You already know what I’m talking about... Continue reading
Setting Realistic Expectations for Masters Athletes


Let me guess: you’re as old as dirt but you feel young and strong and you’re more driven to compete than ever. You work your butt off as you watch all the younger lifters in your gym and on the ‘gram making progress and smashing out... Continue reading
COVID-19 Business Resources For Gym Owners


Small businesses are the backbone of our economies. As a gym owner, personal trainer, or coach your income is dependent on socialization and in-person attendance. That’s why COVID-19 is so devastating to our community. The fitness industry reli... Continue reading
Training Advice from a 60-Year-old Masters Lifter


Strength training can provide benefits at any age, but training the Olympic lifts in your 50s, 60s, and beyond presents some additional challenges. However, with proper attention to five key areas you can experience improved fitness levels and better... Continue reading
Training Considerations for Masters Lifters at the National Level


Masters, old folks, geezers…The definition of “master” can mean a lot of things. According to Merriam-Webster, it can be a noun, an adjective or a verb. However, in the weightlifting world, it means just one thing. It means you&rsq... Continue reading
What I Learned from Participating in 12 Local Weightlifting Meets in 2019 as a Masters Lifter


I started Olympic weightlifting in September 2017 when I was 62 years old. I had lifted weights continuously for the past 25 years, competing in a few powerlifting meets, but generally just consistently lifting weights three to four days a week. But ... Continue reading
Interview: Aria Bremner


The streak continues! We’ve had yet another month where the athlete we interviewed for this magazine produced a tremendous lifetime best performance right after the interview. Last month, it was Meredith Alwine. This month, it’s Aria Brem... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 183


Randy Asks: I have been interested in opening a small local weightlifting gym to the public in a garage. I have no intention of running it like a head coach but rather an open gym to create a community and small passive income. Any tips on how to get... Continue reading
Trying to Coach Weightlifting and Compete at the Same Time


I never understood how hard coaching was until I started doing it myself. I’ve been a coached athlete since I was 13 years old. High school football, wrestling, track…and then Olympic weightlifting. I’ve had a lot of coaches throug... Continue reading
Absolute Zero: A Mathematical Approach to Training


You enter a gym with particular goals in mind and decide to speak with a trainer to discuss them. You explain that you want to lose weight, get strong and tone up. The trainer or coach puts you on a meal plan to help you with your weight loss and sta... Continue reading
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