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

Strongwoman Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman 3x America’s Strongest Woman

Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman - American Strongwoman Champion - Photo by Ray Novak

When I recently interviewed Australian Strongwoman Sue Metcalf, she mentioned to me that I should definitely speak to Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman, who had recently won the title of America’s Strongest Woman (for the third time) in the strongwoman lightweight division. Whilst that was extremely impressive, it was the throw-away remark by Sue that I should ask her about… Continue reading Strongwoman Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman 3x America’s Strongest Woman