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20 Moments That Made the 2020 Olympics Unforgettable

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz just earned the Philippines its first gold medal in the Olympics 2. This man stood outside of the Tokyo Olympic Village every day to motivate athletes 3.

Illustrator Shows How Everyday People Are Olympians Too

Adrian first got the idea when he noticed a shop clerk throwing open his shutters and it reminded him of a weightlifter throwing their barbell into the air. The ideas kept coming the more he looked around and noticed other people's little acts of athleticism.

20 Staggering Award-Winning Sports Photos You Can't Miss

Other: 'Chen LiJun Tokyo 2020' by Isaac Julián Morillas Sánchez Image source: World Sports Photography Awards Chinese weightlifter Chen Lijun exults after clinching the gold medal in the Men’s 67kg (147.7lb.) Weightlifting category at the Toyko Olympics.

20 Adorable Before & After Photos of Dogs Growing Up!

It seems like only yesterday that I used to carry my dog around in my arms, but now you’d almost need to be a weightlifter to even dream of picking him up! Can you relate? If so, you’re not alone, and the photo gallery below proves it! 1.

22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive

Source [related_articles] French weightlifter and 1920 Olympic champion Ernest Cadine, posing in 1923. Source This is a photo of what Hitler might have looked like in disguise. Released by the US Secret Service in 1944. Source A dapperly dressed young man, at the London Stock Exchange in 1937.

12 Freaky Photos of Olympians That Will Shock You

During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai suffered a horrific injury when he dislocated his elbow while attempting to snatch 148 kilograms (326.3 pounds) in the men's 77-kilogram (169.76 pounds) division.

What the Olympic Games Were Like Back in 1896

Left: Olympic champion weightlifter Roger Francois, year unknown. Right: An unidentified Olympic woman fencer poses for a portrait, circa 1900. 13. Wrestlers train for the Olympic games, circa 1930. 14.

7 Exercises That Are Effective for Controlling Diabetes

Weight Training Weightlifting and other strengthening activities are important for people with diabetes as they help build muscle mass. If you end up losing muscle mass, you’ll have a much harder time maintaining your blood sugar.

Got Back Pain From Posture? These Tips will Help Cure It!

Lift Weights You don’t have to rush to the gym and start training like a weightlifter. Small loads that you encounter in everyday life, such as bags from the grocery store or a backpack, will do the trick. Just use them wisely and don’t carry a heavy bag on the same shoulder all the time.

HOW MUCH Exercise Do I Need to Burn Off These Foods?

Consuming this burger will take the average woman over an hour of weightlifting to burn the calories off. If you accompany your burger with large fries, you're looking at doubling your exercise time to around two hours (for men) in order to zero out the meal.

Is Grunting While We Move a Cause For Concern?

Notably, grunting is also prominent among athletes, particularly tennis players and weightlifters. Interestingly, studies suggest that the act of making a sound leads to an increase in force. For example, they result in harder hits in tennis. The reason for that, however, is yet to be determined.

The Results Are In! The Winning National Geographic Photos

Muscle Beach Gym, Venice Beach, California, United States "A weightlifter lifts a barbell loaded with heavy plates while a bodybuilder performs an aerial handstand at the Muscle Beach Gym in Venice Beach, CA."

The 7 Most Inspiring, Fit Women (Aged 66-97) You Will Find

Constance, was filmed doing a CrossFit workout complete with sandbags lifts, ring rows (a pull-up form of exercise) and dead lifts (a weightlifting exercise from standing position without using a bench or other equipment). She lost 50 pounds through CrossFit.