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December 20, 2019

If You Give a Girl a Barbell:  A Story of Lifting in the 70’s

December 20, 2019/ Valerie Solomon
If You Give a Girl a Barbell:  A Story of Lifting in the 70’s

When I started training with weights back in the late 1970's, I wasn't welcome in every gym.

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December 20, 2019/ Valerie Solomon/ 5 Comments
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lisa bowden, gorgo girl, history of body building, girls who lift
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View fullsize “I feel like a lot of folks coming to Camp Gorgo believe it’s going to be the opposite of what it is. They think, “Oh, it’s a fitness camp with all of these influencer types...everyone’s going to be catty...it’s go
View fullsize There’s no denying…. It’s been a stressful few months for most people. Stress can negatively impact not only our mental well-being, but also our physical health. Increased cortisol levels can cause weight gain, inflammation, and an
View fullsize Perspective.
View fullsize "If I had to describe Camp Gorgo to someone, I’d tell them it ‘True community without judgment." -Sarah Rose
View fullsize If you’re looking for an easy, meatless meal for this week… check out these Lentil Stuffed Peppers 🌶 from @choosing_balance. Feel free to swap the lentils for ground beef or chicken if you prefer meat!
View fullsize Grateful, thankful and blessed for my GORGO girls who not only fan eachother's flames but ignite sparks within each other.
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View fullsize Whether you’ve seen this piece at your gym or looking to add versatile equipment to your home gym - the Sissy Squat machine is a fav! Work your core, glutes, and most prominently your quads. If you’re new to this exercise, try it without
View fullsize Repost @christienixlifestyle The barbell doesn’t see us, but it helped unite us. Our love and need for strong women to be in our circle was the common ground that brings us together at Camp Gorgo. We formed what I like to think of as a new c

 

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