The Strength to make a Difference – Liesl Schoonraad – South African Strongwoman

Liesl pulling a Dakota Airplane

A TV Show on Cerebral Palsy changed the life of South African Strongwoman Liesl Schoonraad. It inspired her to act, and that’s exactly what this effervescent lady did, setting herself AMAZING fitness and strength challenges, whilst raising money for the cause. Here is her story.. Phil Burgess: Lets recap, how did it all start? Liesl… Continue reading The Strength to make a Difference – Liesl Schoonraad – South African Strongwoman

Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012

Strong Pressing by Frankie

Frankie Scheun seems like a nice guy, well as the newly crowned Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man, Im hardly going to call him otherwise. Joking aside Frankie, is one of the nicest guys in the sport of strongman, and after winning this title we had to interview him. Phil Burgess:  How did you get into Strongman… Continue reading Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012

Eben Le Roux – Australian Strongman Competitor

Eben Stone Lift

I met Eben at the 2011 FitX strongman competition in Melbourne, I was impressed by his friendliness and humbleness, a genuine nice guy, who also happens to be ridiculously strong 🙂 Phil: Where were you born? Eben: Virginia, South Africa Phil: What sports/ interests did you have as a child? Eben: I very much enjoyed… Continue reading Eben Le Roux – Australian Strongman Competitor