Second annual Frozen Fury power lifting competition in Halifax draws over 40 competitors
There was a lot of heavy lifting taking place Saturday at Fitness Fx in Halifax.
The second annual Frozen Fury powerlifting meet has over 40 competitors in both men’s and women’s classes. Power lifting coach Matt Gledhill says the sport is growing every year.
A person bench presses at a power lifting competition in a Halifax Fitness Fx on Feb. 10, 2024.
“I think since COVID isolation, there has been a big increase of people posting power lifting on social media, people have been getting more into it and training is quite addictive,” says Gledhill.
Power lifter Aida Spires has only been competing for about a year but she loves the spirit of the weightlifting community.
“Everyone is so nice and supportive anfpwoerd isn’t afraid to push each other to get better,” says Spires.
Each lifter attempted their maximum weight on the bench press, heavy metal music blaring and supportive family members shouting encouragement and cheering them on.
The combined score of each person’s squat, bench and deadlift is added up to determine the final standings.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems.
'It was violent': Police tear down U of A pro-Palestinian encampment Saturday morning
Multiple people at the protest camp torn down at the University of Alberta campus Saturday say police's actions against protesters were "violent" and "disproportionate."
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort
The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
'My family doctor just fired me': Ontario patients frustrated with de-rostering
Dozens of Ontarians are expressing frustration in the province’s health-care system after their family doctors either dropped them as patients or threatened to after they sought urgent care elsewhere.
Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon Prime shipping
Amazon's paid subscription service provides free delivery for online shopping across Canada except for remote locations, the company said in an email. While customers in Iqaluit qualify for the offer, all other communities in Nunavut are excluded.
Potentially toxic chemicals hide in our drinking water and countless household objects, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
Suspect sought after fatal slashing in downtown Toronto
Police are searching for a suspect in a homicide investigation after a man was slashed in downtown Toronto on Sunday.
U.S. aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
When two U.S. fighter jets recently faced off in a dogfight in California, only one was piloted by a human.
'Increased fire activity' expected for Fort Nelson, B.C., blaze
A wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., that forced thousands to flee their homes grew almost 800 hectares overnight Saturday, according to officials.