A Winnipeg woman who won gold at a world powerlifting championship over the weekend says she started strength training later in life as a way to keep up with her grandchildren. She stuck to various forms of cardio but never considered strength training until a friend mentioned it and directed Breese to a trainer. Breese's trainer educated her about bone density and muscle loss thats comes after mid-life, she says, and that strength training can help counteract it. She attended her first powerlifting meet in December 2019 — an all-day event including including three squat lift, bench press and deadlift attempts. Breese's coach and fitness trainer, Dino Camiré, is the owner of One Family Fitness Centre in Winnipeg.

Source: CBC News October 11, 2022 18:51 UTC