Suggest a new activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Report a bug

Optional, 1 image up to 5 MB.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
DoInFreeTime
Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Olympic Weightlifting

Olympic Weightlifting

Min number of participants 1
Age 14+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 30 min.
Cost Low
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Explode a loaded barbell overhead in one fluid motion — Olympic weightlifting combines the snatch and clean-and-jerk into a demanding blend of speed, mobility, and technical precision that goes far beyond ordinary gym lifting.

The Essentials

  • The sport is built on two competition lifts: the snatch (bar floor-to-overhead in one motion) and the clean and jerk (floor-to-shoulders, then overhead).
  • Technique dominates over raw strength early on — most beginners spend months drilling positions with an empty bar or a lightweight training bar before adding real weight.
  • A specialized barbell with rotating sleeves, bumper plates, and a proper lifting platform matter more here than in general weight training, so look for a gym or club with dedicated equipment.
  • A qualified coach is close to essential — the lifts involve fast, complex movement patterns where bad habits are easy to ingrain and hard to unlearn.
  • Mobility work, especially in the shoulders, hips, and ankles, is a core part of training, not an optional extra.
  • Local clubs affiliated with national weightlifting federations run graded competitions by weight class, so lifters of any level can compete against similarly matched athletes.

Country-specific info

Activities

Similar activities (see all)

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance

A fluid, exploratory dance form drawing on ballet, jazz, and improvisation to investigate the full range of human movement and emotion — freeing the body from rigid technique to express raw, authentic feeling.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
High risk
Kickboxing

Kickboxing

Combine punches with kicks, knees, and elbows in a martial art that's as effective for self-defence as it is for high-intensity cardio — kickboxing builds strength, flexibility, and coordination while releasing stress in a structured gym environment.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Orienteering

Orienteering

Navigate through unfamiliar terrain using only a map and compass to locate checkpoints in sequence — orienteering sharpens map-reading and decision-making while combining physical fitness with a genuine race against the clock.