weight lifting
Depression is a hot topic these days, particularly following the heavily publicized suicides of fashion designer Kate Space and TV personality Anthony Bourdain. While we may never know the exact reasons why celebrities like this took their own lives, depression is often the impetus. There are several ways people can … Read More
Trying to learn something new? Put down the book for a minute and pick up a dumbbell. A study published in Acta Psychologica has found that a single, twenty-minute bout of weight lifting is enough to boost someone’s memory. Sixty-six participants were divided into two groups: an active group, and … Read More
The question, “How much can you bench?” is probably among the single most asked questions of any gym-goer. But few among us can answer, “500 pounds.” This week, mere mortals and giants alike will descend on Calgary to compete in the 2012 Canadian Powerlifting Championships. “For many powerlifting athletes, this … Read More
