The Iron Life - The Muscle Development & Weightlifting Newsletter

My 12-day weightlifting challenge: How Santa's workout plan helped me gain 5 pounds of muscle

<div><img src="https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/msg_016Xwckdvd9qwGGfnwkR4Cyi.webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Jingle bells, dumbbells smell, Santa's getting fit! This holiday season, why not deck the halls with barbells and turn your living room into a winter workout wonderland? Welcome to 'The 12 Reps of Christmas: Festive Weightlifting Routine,' a yuletide twist on strength training that'll have you ho-ho-ho-ing your way to gains. Forget the partridge in</div></div>

CrossFit Athlete Jamie Hagiya in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does "Barbell Therapy"

<div><img src="https://celebwell.com/media-library/jamie-hagiya-at-the-3rd-annual-geezer-games.jpg?id=55393519&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0,136,0,137" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Join CrossFit athlete Jamie Hagiya on her journey to fitness and self-care. From weightlifting to jumping rope, she finds solace in exercise. How does she stay motivated? Follow her on Instagram for inspiration and tips on staying active and healthy. #FitnessGoals</div></div>

India's Martina Devi clinches silver at Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships

<div><img src="https://images.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/2024-12-25/kv7ryhjd/pic.jpg?rect=0,0,446,234&w=1200&ar=40:21&auto=format,compress&ogImage=true&mode=crop" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The 18-year-old from Manipur lifted a total of 225kg (96kg+129kg) to finish second in the three-lifter field. She also won a silver medal for her clean and jerk effort and a bronze for her snatch.</div></div>

Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024: India medal winners

<div><img src="https://img.olympics.com/images/image/private/t_social_share_thumb/f_auto/primary/kk84icjmrh6zqvbtg3ee" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Indian weightlifters won a total of 33 medals, including seven gold, at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024in Doha. Know full list of winners.</div></div>

90-year-old weightlifting Granny Garners cheers, health benefits at gym

<div><img src="https://d2fryjlmubyuuh.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/24114959/sixteen-miles-out-kBq-9EP97Vs-unsplash-e1735041014311.webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A 90-year-old weightlifter defies expectations, capturing the attention and admiration of her gym community and beyond. Her inspiring story of strength, determination, and resilience serves as a powerful testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit and the benefits of staying active well into one’s later years. This article delves into her journey, the […]</div></div>

Parv wins two medals in Asian Junior Weightlifting championships

90-year-old Cheng Chen with Parkinson's lifts 35 kg in heartwarming senior weightlifting contest

<div><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2024/12/23/472721-2024-12-23t005046z2lop849620122024rp1rtrmadpbaseimage-960x540taiwan-elderly-weightlifting-2.JPG" style="width: 100%;" /><div>In a heartwarming display of strength and determination, 90-year-old Cheng Chen Chin-Mei lifted a 35 kg (77 lb) barbell with ease at a weightlifting competition held in Taipei on Saturday (Dec 21). The crowd erupted in cheers as Cheng Chen, surrounded by her family, beamed with pride and waved to the audience after completing the lift.</div></div>

Ilona Maher Wears These Shoes for Lifting Sessions — & Podiatrists Love Them

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Lifting lives: Taiwan’s 90-year-old weightlifting hero champions health in ageing society

<div><img src="https://www.malaymail.com/malaymail/uploads/images/2024/12/22/thumbs/400x400/251353.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TAIPEI, Dec 23 — Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a...</div></div>

A year of turbulence: Mirabai Chanu and Indian weightlifting's unfulfilled dreams

<div><img src="https://img.etimg.com/thumb/msid-116591101,width-1200,height-630,imgsize-56692,overlay-economictimes/articleshow.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Mirabai Chanu, India's weightlifting star, aimed for a second Olympic medal in Paris 2024. She secured her spot despite an injury. Chanu finished fourth. She is now focusing on recovery. India's weightlifting future is uncertain. Jeremy Lalrinnunga faced setbacks. Gyaneshwari Yadav shows promise but needs to improve. Chanu's legacy is significant.</div></div>

Iranian girls shine at 2024 Asian weightlifting C'ships

<div><img src="https://media.mehrnews.com/d/2024/12/23/4/5299192.jpg?ts=1734900248424" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian female weightlifters snatched colorful medals at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Qatar.</div></div>

Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club faces axe after almost 100 years

<div><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/branded_news/1200/cpsprodpb/1e72/live/4e8b9530-c072-11ef-9afd-01b1de0b2675.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Members at the east London community gym are petitioning the council to retract an eviction notice.</div></div>

90-year-old weightlifting granny garners cheers, health benefits at gym

<div><img src="https://www.geo.tv/assets/uploads/updates/2024-12-22/l_581008_055854_updates.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TAIPEI: Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35kg weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei.Cheng Chen, 90, has been pumping iron since last...</div></div>

Koyel, Nilam win silver medals in Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships

<div><img src="https://images.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/2024-12-21/dj7pule9/Copy-of-AWF-EVENTS.jpg?rect=0,0,996,523&w=1200&ar=40:21&auto=format,compress&ogImage=true&mode=crop" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Koyel heaved 79kg in snatch and 103kg in clean & jerk for an aggregate lift of 182kg for her silver, while Nilam lifted 86 in snatch and 104kg in clean & jerk fow an overall 190kg, which won her a silver in the junior category.</div></div>

Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym

Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg (77-pound) weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei. Cheng Chen, 90, has been pumping iron since last year, encouraged by her granddaughter to take up the sport after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Three generations of her family were among a couple of hundred people watching Cheng Chen and 44 others aged 70 or over in a weightlifting competition on

Defying Age: Cheng Chen's Weightlifting Triumph

<div><img src="https://www.devdiscourse.com/remote.axd?https://devdiscourse.blob.core.windows.net/imagegallery/03_03_2020_18_59_53_6525806.jpg?width=920&format=jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Cheng Chen Chin-Mei, a 90-year-old weightlifter from Taipei, competes in weightlifting to improve her health despite her Parkinson's diagnosis. The nonagenarian participates in a competition aimed at promoting fitness among senior citizens, highlighting the benefits of exercise for posture, muscle health, and overall well-being.</div></div>

Give the Gift of Strength This Christmas

<div><img src="https://britishweightlifting.org/images/news/6766c6153261c_for%20weightlifters%20(1).png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Looking for the perfect gift for the weightlifting enthusiast in your life?</div></div>

Super heavyweight lifter Yousefi attracts world’s attention

<div><img src="https://media.mehrnews.com/d/2024/12/15/4/5290908.jpg?ts=1734284773542" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TEHRAN - Alireza Yousefi, the 21-year-old Iranian weightlifting sensation, has captured the world’s attention with a stunning performance at the 2024 IWF World Championships. Yousefi’s clean and jerk of 262kg not only secured him a gold medal but also positioned him as a serious contender for future Olympic glory.</div></div>

North Korean Athletes Receive Warm Welcome After 2024 World Weightlifting Championships Triumph

<div><img src="https://media.assettype.com/outlookindia/2024-12-20/nh2nlxwb/2024-World-Weightlifting-Championships-winners-North-Korean-athletes-in-Pyongyang-pics1.jpg?w=1200&ar=40:21&auto=format,compress&ogImage=true&mode=crop&enlarge=true&overlay=false&overlay_position=bottom&overlay_width=100" style="width: 100%;" /><div>North Korean athletes were received warmly after their arrival to the country following an outstanding performance at the World Weightlifting Championship 2024 held in Bahrain. North Korea were by far the best team on show in the competition and topped the medal charts. North Korea won 16 medals, including nine golds, five silvers and two bronzes. The second best team was Chins with a total of nine medals with four gold medals.</div></div>

APTOPIX North Korea Weightlifting

People welcome North Korea's weightlifters including gold medalists at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships as they arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, Dec. 19,