Congratulations to Ray Owen and Peter Gray out of Fitness First, Penrith Australia for there successful World Front Squat Harness Records! Here is a little background on these lifters from the Powerlifting Xtreme Team. Name : Ray Owen. Age : 43 Height : 5'7 Weight : 92.5 kg From : Erskine Park , Sydney NSW Australia World Record : B/W 204lbs Weight 440.9 lbs Date 18/7/2014 Open Record, Masters 40+ Record, 5th Biggest Front Squat Harness Record of all time. World Record … [Read more...] about New World Front Squat Harness Records! Ray Owen and Peter Gray from Penrith Australia
The Steve Louisch Interview (NZPF President)
The Steve Louisch Interview (NZPF President) Age: 41 Bodyweight: 110 Height:1.66m Best Squat:317.5 Kg Best Bench: 252.5 Kg Best Bench without a shirt(raw):215 Kg Best Deadlift:270 Kg Best Total:802.5 Kg GS:Steve could you give the readers a little background about your life? Very briefly, married with two kids 14 & 6. Lived in Auck since 1990. Before that lived in Wellington, Hastings, Whakatane, Lake Rotoma, Auckland, England, Wellington (Born there). Current occupation is divisional manger … [Read more...] about The Steve Louisch Interview (NZPF President)
Talent is never enough! – Diederick
Why do we do what we do? We are seen as coaches for most part of the time and there for get the same treatment; the team does well and we are the last people to be congratulated or even noticed but if that same team does poorly; the remarks and questions start with if they were fit enough, strong enough or quick enough? Yes we are seen as coaches but shouldn’t we be seen as the educators (managers and facilitators); the people who teach athletes everyday that talent is not enough anymore, the … [Read more...] about Talent is never enough! – Diederick
Understanding Steroid Addiction: Why Gym-Goers Are At-Risk
Anabolic steroid abuse isn’t just a problem among athletes going for the gold. An increasing number of male gym-goers are using these performance-enhancing drugs to improve muscle growth, build strength, and feel younger. Sounds like a good deal, right? Unfortunately, while steroids make big promises, they also come with big health risks, including the risk of developing a serious addiction. In this guide to understanding steroid abuse, we’ll discuss what makes this type of addiction so … [Read more...] about Understanding Steroid Addiction: Why Gym-Goers Are At-Risk
Strength Band Care
Special care of your Strength Band will help prolong their life. Do not leave your Strength Band in the sun or bright lights, as with all natural rubbers oxidation will occur. When they are not being used it’s a good idea to keep them in your gym bag or dark space. Key points to keeping your Strength Bands in top conditions are: Keep your Strength Bands inside at room temperature when not use. Wipe and dry your Strength Bands after use if they get wet during use. Keep your … [Read more...] about Strength Band Care
New Womens Front Squat Harness World Record – Chinayd O’ Sullivan
World Record Date: 03/08/2012 Congratulations to Chinayd O’ Sullivan from New Zealand for breaking the Women's under 80kg (176 lbs) weight class World Front Squat Harness record. With a very strong and impressive 143.3lb Front Squat, and word from the coach Aron Noble is, she is all ready making plans to smash her new record! We wish her the very best of luck. Chinayd O’ Sullivan Age: 15 Height: 1.50 m Weight 78.5kg Category: women. Year 10 student at Karamu High School Interest: Weight … [Read more...] about New Womens Front Squat Harness World Record – Chinayd O’ Sullivan
Getstrength Gym Membership
24/7 Key based membership Our mission statement is to create and nurture great lifters regardless of ability, age, weight or gender. Promote safe lifting for long, successful careers. And to foster a strong culture of support and comradeship. Injury free lifting through correct technique and discipline You are not just joining a Gym, you are joining a club with World class athletes and strength coaches. We of a lot of emails asking about what exactly a Getstrength gym membership … [Read more...] about Getstrength Gym Membership