Weightlifting

myths have greatly impacted women athletes for many decades and are a contributing factor to the gender inequality. Moreover, since these myths are affecting women psychologically, it made them participate in many rough sports such as: boxing, weightlifting and football. But when they became bulky and masculine “the media uses terms like 'dike' or 'butch' to describe these women.” (Cahn & O'Reilly, 2007). Resulting in the collapse of a woman's confidence as well as their mental…

Basketball is one of the widely played and viewed games in the world. This game involves lots of running, jumping, analysis and judgment. As basketball is a fast action game, it helps in keeping us fit by building endurance, motor coordination, muscle strengthening, and improving balance. Other than these health benefits, basketball is a social sport and hence it helps us to be a good team player (http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au). As the number of basketball players are increasing, so the…

The year 2016 is one of the worst and stupidest years in American history, but at least frail, sickly, and old Hillary’s recent collapse helped restore America’s faith in the power of love. The moment Bill heard that she was sick he rushed to his woman’s bedside. And then, as soon as he was finished, he picked up the phone and called Chelsea’s apartment to see how Hillary was doing. Where was Bill in all this anyway? Even if some media hack had suffered an unexpected bout of Sudden Onset…

Ameatur athletics at the college level of sports is a huge business. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) generates millions of revenue every year and colleges and their programs get paid. Yet, the players that are on the court or field bringing in the millions of revenue get no reward no money their way. Ameatur athletes barely can afford meals, clothing, and other possessions while professional athletes get everything and more for doing the same job. Goldman responded to this…

The experience that I had was when I broke my left hand in a high school football game. The quote that influenced my experience is by Yehuda Berg “On one hand, we know that everything happens for a reason, and there are no mistakes or coincidences. On the other hand, we learn that we can never give up, knowing that with the right tools and energy, we can reverse any decree or karma. So, which is it? Let the Light decide, or never give up? The answer is: both.” The American author that wrote this…

different to get me closer to my goals. I keep an open mind when it comes to training and am willing to experiment with and add new techniques. As of right now these are the bodybuilding principles that I use. Less is Better -I keep my weightlifting workouts to 2 times a week. This is all I need to stimulate the muscle and grow. The high volume 5 - 6 days a week routines are a waste of time for me and just lead to overtraining. I have tried many of these routines from many so-called…

Analysis: 1. Building – Massey University Gymnasium This photo was taken in the Massey University gymnasium parking lot from the best possible position in order to capture the front of the building while also acquiring as much as possible. The photo was taken from this position in order to capture both the size of the gymnasium and also the gym’s name printed along the top of the roof with the few images next to it. This photo represents masculinity based on the fact that males used to be the…

Quotes “Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”- Unknown Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect.- Shawn Johnson Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every tiny little muscle that you never even knew.- Shannon Miller Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.- Gabby Douglas Definition strong and barely controllable emotion the suffering and death of Jesus Syn. crucifixion, suffering, agony,…

What I want to accomplish is going to the gym more. I do have a gym membership, but I don’t use it very often. I will be going after my classes take some time out my day and go do some weightlifting. I spend a lot of time watching Netflix when I could be something way more productive than sitting on my butt and watching tv. I will try to use my Netflix time and switch it with my gym time. This is important to me because I’m very small you can say and I want to get bigger and stronger. A lot of…

The workout plan focused primarily on strength, alongside the focus on strength, Riley developed a safe running regiment, noting that a strong cardiovascular system assists in with weightlifting. For the next month, I followed the plan religiously with the intent to beat my classmates in weight lighting. In the first two weeks, my body could only handle two strength workouts and three running workouts a week. However, towards the end…