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Weight of the worlds: Lifter shines on biggest stage
'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'
'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge
CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.
Can grunting during exercise give you an edge?
New York Times: Might letting out a little noise during a workout serve a purpose?
Is your diet causing too much muscle loss?
An expert points out the signs you're losing hard-earned muscle - and what to do about it.
Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games
New Zealand Olympians share their goals for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: What inspired New Zealand Olympians to strive for greatness
New Zealand Olympians share what inspired them to pursue the highest level in their sporting codes. Video / Alyse Wright
How David Liti became an Olympic weightlifter
Olympic weightlifter David Liti shares his journey to becoming a high-performance athlete. Video / Alyse Wright
Fuelling success: Olympian's dietary secrets revealed ahead of Paris
'I used to eat once a day, which was just a binge eat at the end of the day.'
Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia
All finished on the podium with a first-place category win in Melbourne.
From suffering a stroke to strength sport powerhouse
Ashleigh Hoeta shares her story of resilience and determination.
How music can boost your workout – and the best songs to try
Music can enhance motivation, dial down discomfort and improve performance.
Arm wrestler's journey from stroke, to heartbreak and on to champion status
Ashley Hoeta-Williamson's story is motion picture worthy.
'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping iron
Two 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Woman's rude comment gets her banned from gym
A social media influencer called out the woman for taking a dig at a fellow gym-goer.
Gym's brutal crackdown on fitness influencers
Those wanting to create fitness content at the gym will have to front up to do so.
Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.
Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis dies suddenly at 57
The former bodybuilder suffered from health implications related to his career.
In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts
Both the heat and the performance were 'up there', says Napier's Pacific Games hero.
Watch: 'Emotional' moment Kiwi mum breaks world powerlifting record
Top powerlifter and mum of two Ashleigh Hoeta has broken NZ - and now world - records.
Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link
Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games.
Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?
New study shows resistance workouts are “surprisingly" good for your skin.
Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter finds strength at home
Kitini Taihuka prepares for the Oceania Junior Championships in Samoa this October.
Meet the mum of five who can deadlift 210kgs and is heading for the world stage
“My goal is to finish in the top three."
Champion lifter carrying weight of Whanganui
Mollie King isn't far off qualifying for the world champs.
Nasa reveals why you'll lose weight on a holiday to Sri Lanka, but not Borneo
Weight gain is a common complaint of holidaymakers. Now you can blame the planet.