Felicity Aston, Arctic explorer
“Success or failure has more to do with what is going on in your head than the size of your muscles… If you have an ambition the most important thing you have to do is to start on your journey towards making it happen. Then it’s just a matter of perserverance.”
Gillian Mounsey Ward, strength athlete
“I was excited to be a weightlifter, and I never once thought about what I looked like… Instead my mind was occupied with learning and working towards a goal. I had the time of my life… I want to be fit to compete in anything that’s fun. When it’s not fun, it’s time to go. The […]
Cheryl Haworth, US women’s weightlifting champion
“The first time I saw Olympic weightlifting, I was captivated not only by the idea of human beings handling so much weight, but also by the speed and the agility and the grace with which these athletes were performing these maneuvers.”
Molly Galbraith, creator of The Modern Woman’s Guide to Strength Training
“Strength training has given me the confidence to love myself and love my body.”