People start Powerlifting for different reasons. Including: to improve health and fitness, wanting to live up to a certain standard, or wanting to change your physique. All of these reasons are why I joined the Powerlifting community.
Where I started:
Like I stated in my first blog post “You may be wondering how a 120 pound, 14-year-old girl got into Powerlifting?” Well, I started powerlifting because I got really interested in health and fitness. The first sport I started watching and enjoyed was CrossFit. I watched it every moment I could. Then soon realized I would not participate in CrossFit because it can have really intense cardio and I have asthma induced by strenuous activity. I needed to find a sport that’s competitive with no cardio. I stumbled upon Powerlifting and knew It was the sport for me. I’ve been lifting for about 3 years now.
Living up to a standard:
I also wanted to be in a sport because my brother wrestled in high school and my mom LOVED going to his competitions. Unfortunately, he was injured and cannot wrestle anymore. So I wanted to give her the same feeling of screaming and cheering in the stands and watching her child win. I’m not a wrestler so the next best thing was Powerlifting.
Improving health and fitness:
Another reason I started to lift is because I want to improve my health and fitness and change my physique. So I wanted to start exercising and in my mind eating better comes with that. I wanted to get strong like all the women I see competing in the CrossFit games, have muscles, and get big and bulky. Powerlifting would help me build muscle and contribute to my new fitness lifestyle.
So far in my Powerlifting career, I have found many wonderful coaches, friends, and acquaintances. I am grateful for everyone that has helped and believed in me. How did you start lifting? Are you considering? Let me know down below. To read more of my blogs click here. Until next time, keep lifting!