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weightlifting

[weyt-lif-ting] / ˈweɪtˌlɪf tɪŋ /


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Actress Zoe Saldaña discusses why she turned to weightlifting, how she prepares for intense roles and her dedication to yerba mate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

It calls for at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, plus at least two sessions of strengthening exercises such as weightlifting.

From Barron's May 23, 2026

Three months have passed since a group of about 40 Enhanced Games athletes representing sprinting, swimming and weightlifting gathered in Abu Dhabi for an all-expenses-paid training camp in a luxury resort boasting state-of-the-art sports facilities.

From BBC May 20, 2026

“Surely, Coach, you can find a better punishment? An hour of weightlifting or 10 loops running around the stadium … Come on.”

From MarketWatch Jan. 30, 2026

We steer clear of archery and weightlifting though, wanting to save those for our private sessions.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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