Redefining Strength: A Weightlifting Journey

The text discusses the author's journey with weightlifting and its impact on their relationship with their body and strength. The author reflects on their experiences with running and cross-country, and how weightlifting has provided them with a new perspective on strength and physical fitness. The text also delves into the history of exercise and physical training, as well as societal perceptions of physical strength. It emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of weightlifting, and the importance of accepting one's limitations while striving for improvement.

• The author's personal journey with weightlifting and its impact on their perception of strength and physical fitness
• Reflection on experiences with running and cross-country
• Exploration of the history of exercise and physical training
• Societal perceptions of physical strength
• The mental and physical benefits of weightlifting
• Emphasizing the importance of accepting limitations while striving for improvement