Nicole Byer

I don't have any plans to ever diet again, but exercising does help with life. Endorphins are real, and it's annoying because I don't like to exercise. I hate running, but I started weightlifting, like, 150 pounds, and it's fun, and it makes me feel accomplished.

American Comedian

Ralph Fiennes

I couldn't get as big as a bodybuilder. I tried to put on as much weight in the right places as I could. My weightlifting was impressive for me, but not for some of the guys I see down at the gym.

British Actor

Chloe Madeley

I would say weightlifting - this methodical act that results in physical and mental feelings of strength, capability, accomplishment - has absolutely had a massive ripple effect on my life.

English Celebrity

Mark Henry

I will be the most marketable of anybody to come through weightlifting ever. With my personality and my size, I mean, I can make people buy things, try what I say.

American Athlete

Johny Hendricks

What I've done is back off weight training and do more wrestling, cardio - where you're building muscle but not building weightlifting muscle.

Esme Creed-Miles

I was thrown into this world of training, and weightlifting, and boxing, and cardio. It's amazing to feel your body being capable of that.

English Actress

Katie Piper

I did weightlifting and bodyweight-focused exercises such as chin-ups, pull-ups and press-ups with my personal trainer.

English Writer

Eric Idle

I do pool exercises, like weightlifting but underwater. I walk, I swim... I'm pretty fit for an old bloke.

English Comedian

Herb Kelleher

Power should be reserved for weightlifting and boats, and leadership really involves responsibility.

American Businessman

Stephanie Labbe

Canadian Footballer

Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.

Sport Specificity

'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.

Formal Contexts

The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.

Gender Neutral

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