Women Who Lift | 6 Seriously Badass Celebs

So this blog isn't really one for celebrity news, but normally more organic posts - posts inspired by what I've learnt in my own journey & want to share. However, after reading more & more about the dedication & strong will of some of these starlets, I thought it would be only right to share. Especially since it was International Womens' Day yesterday! After all, they have some inspiring stats & stories when it comes to lifting! So here's a little run down...

1. K A T E   U P T O N   |   "To me, exercise is about working really hard in the gym to be healthy & feel good & confident about my body. Weight training helps me do that the best... I changed the battle inside my head to be about strength & having balance in my life instead of fitting into a pair of jeans." Kate can currently hip thrust 102kg & sled push 227kg!!!

2. E M M A   S T O N E   |   For her film 'Battle of the Sexes', Emma packed on 15lbs of lean mussle in a short amount of time. She cut down on the cardio & instead focussed on lifting heavy - 90kg sled pushes & 84kg deadlifts! Impressive!

3. C H E L S E A   H A N D L E R   |   227kg sled pushes - need I say more! That will likely be nearing 4 times her body weight.

4. G A L   G A D O T   |   The 'Wonder Women' star is a pure example of tenacity. Prior to the film, Gal could not even do a pull up. However, after 6 months of training 6 hours a day, she has packed on an amazing 14 lbs of muscle. The workouts included 2 hours of fight coreography, 2 hours of horseback riding & 2 hours of gyming, including intense weight training. Now I know this is extreme training, but you have to admire that dedication & will!!!

5. D E M I   L O V A T O   |   Uses strength training to help combat stress, anxiety & her relationship with food - to keep her mind & body health. "My trainer will make me look in the mirror while I'm lifting weights or doing squats so I can watch my muscles forming... It's encouraging to see myself getting strong. Now I get exciited about seeing muscles instead of bones."

6. K H L O E   K A R D A S H I A N   |   We all know Khloe for her 'Revenge Body', but behind the beautiful body is a determination like no other. Once again, it's not just about the body, but about a happy, healthy mind for Khloe. Just head over to her instagram for an example of how hard this lovely lady trains.

I hope this inspires you to go out & challenge yourself even further! There's no better feeling than breaking your own records & nothing more addictive when you work out. In the meantime, I would love to hear who inspires you! Happy workouts!