Kara's Blog » News http://karasblog.com The official blog of Olympic Weightlifter, Powerlifter and Strength Athlete Kara Bohigian Smith Sun, 06 May 2012 03:08:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 New online training journals for female strength athletes and lifting enthusiasts http://karasblog.com/womenstraininglogs/ http://karasblog.com/womenstraininglogs/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 02:53:21 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=1066 I’m working on a new women’s training log community. ALL WOMEN WELCOME! Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Strongwoman, Highland Games, MMA, Crossfit, Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Gym Enthusiasts, and ANY females who would like to keep a log of their training. ALL levels are welcome from beginner to pro. You don’t have to be a competitor, athlete, or have any qualifications other than the desire to log your training. Check it out and please feel free to invite any women you’d like. It’s still in the beginning phases so please bear with me while I get everything fully set up, but the log section is open and ready to go!

Check it out and join us today: http://womenslifting.com

]]> http://karasblog.com/womenstraininglogs//feed 0 9/27 – Deadlifts http://karasblog.com/927-deadlifts/ http://karasblog.com/927-deadlifts/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:17:46 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=1036 Sumo Deadlifts

Garage

  • Sumo Deadlifts

Been forever since I’ve posted an update!   Need to get back on track though.  Especially now since I’m training for a guest appearance at the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen Reunion Dinner on October 23rd!  Check out http://www.weightlifting.org/aobs.htm for more info about the AOBS.  I’m really excited to be a part of this event. This year will will be honoring former Mr. Universe, Chet Yorton, World Renowned Strongman, Dennis Rogers and Three-Time Weightlifting Olympian, Fred Lowe.

]]> http://karasblog.com/927-deadlifts//feed 0 The legendary Coffee’s Gym has a new website! http://karasblog.com/the-legendary-coffees-gym-has-a-new-website/ http://karasblog.com/the-legendary-coffees-gym-has-a-new-website/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:40:41 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=854 Coffee’s Gym, the mecca of legendary Olympic Weightlifting coach and strength training guru John Coffee now has a new website CoffeesGym.org. From the site:

John Coffee, Owner/Senior International Coach
Home of 5 Olympic Weightlifting Olympians!
16 Women’s National Olympic Weightlifitng Championships Titles

  • Olympic and Powerlifting Platforms
  • Strong Man Apparatus
  • Personal Training Available
  • Home of Mike Judge’s Throw One Deep Track and Field Athletes
  • Beginner and Serious Level Welcome

Gym Hours:
M-F 6am-10pm
Saturday8am-6pm
Sunday10am-4pm

1800 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia 30068
770-321-6900  770-321-0170 fax

Email us at coffeesgym@hotmail.com

Also be sure to check out Coffee’s Gym on Facebook.

]]> http://karasblog.com/the-legendary-coffees-gym-has-a-new-website//feed 0 Eaton Barbell Club website is now live! http://karasblog.com/eaton-barbell-club-website-is-now-live/ http://karasblog.com/eaton-barbell-club-website-is-now-live/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:09:59 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=813 Powerlifter Chris “Smitty” Smith’s hardcore gym in Eaton Ohio now has it’s own website at EatonBarbell.com. From the site:

“Welcome to Eaton Barbell, Preble County’s only premier, private strength training facility. Eaton Barbell caters to powerlifting, bodybuilding, and people that are just serious about weight training and wanting to get into better shape.

The gym is private, and not open to the public.  Membership is mostly comprised of county employees, and a team of powerlifters and other strength athletes.  24/7 Pin code access allows members to train on their time whenever they want.”

Also be sure to check out Eaton Barbell on Facebook.

]]> http://karasblog.com/eaton-barbell-club-website-is-now-live//feed 5 Q&A – Thank you for the submissions http://karasblog.com/qa-thank-you-for-the-submissions/ http://karasblog.com/qa-thank-you-for-the-submissions/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:06:53 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=797 Thank you so much for all the awesome Q&A submissions.  I have so many great questions to answer.  I think I’m going to do some of them written and some of them video blog style.  Sorry I’ve been a bit behind on posting lately…that time of year…please stay tuned though!

Happy Holidays,

Kara :)

]]> http://karasblog.com/qa-thank-you-for-the-submissions//feed 0 UpSwong Fitness http://karasblog.com/upswongfitness/ http://karasblog.com/upswongfitness/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:18:07 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=606 UpSwong Fitness is dedicated to covering all things fit. Working out, strength training, injury prevention and rehab, competing, nutrition, supplements, dieting, weight loss, weight gain, lifting for women, and more.

]]> http://karasblog.com/upswongfitness//feed 0 UpSwong Poker http://karasblog.com/upswong-poker/ http://karasblog.com/upswong-poker/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:55:20 +0000 kara http://karasblog.com/?p=551 UpSwong Poker is all about poker news, promos, game strategy, tips for beginners, tools & resources to give you an edge on your competition & more.  Check it out!

]]> http://karasblog.com/upswong-poker//feed 0 A little more about UpSwong http://karasblog.com/a-little-more-about-the-upswong/ http://karasblog.com/a-little-more-about-the-upswong/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:33:29 +0000 kara http://upswong.com/?p=425 For today’s daily swong I’m going to begin elaborating on the origins of upSWONG.  First let’s begin by defining an upswing.

up-swing

1.  an upward swing or trend

2.  a big increase, improvement or advancement

When asked what makes an upSWONG different than an upswing, semi-pro online poker player and backer Craig Smith replied, “Hmmmmm…it’s just better.  I mean, it’s a swong.”

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