by simon | Feb 14, 2019 | News |
Weightlifting in Pembrokeshire started in the 1930’s with Tommie George, an old time strongman who lived in the Letterston area. As part of his strongman act he would perform feats of strength with barbells and dumbbells, lift an anvil with his teeth and then bend an...
by simon | Feb 9, 2019 | News |
We caught up with Islwyn Jones this week, a Pembrokeshire Weightlifter from back in the 1970’s. He has been keeping fit and healthy, training regularly at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre and is still really enjoying exercise and fitness training. Last year, Islwyn...
by simon | Feb 5, 2019 | News |
Volunteers from Pembrokeshire Weightlifting and staff from Weightlifting Wales organised a fantastic Weightlifting event on the 2nd February at Strength Academy Wales, located at Sir Thomas Picton Sports Centre. There was overwhelming support from clubs across Wales,...
by simon | Jan 22, 2019 | News |
Pembrokeshire Weightlifting will be hosting a National Qualifier Weightlifting competition. Many local athletes from Pembrokeshire and from throughout South Wales and further afield will compete. Some athletes will be new to the sport and this event will be their...
by simon | Jan 3, 2019 | News |
As we age, our bodies need a lot more care. Our metabolisms tend to slow down. There is also a loss of muscle mass and bone density. Strength training becomes even more important as we get older. The good news is…we can help reduce this decline by adding resistance...
