1 hr 2 min
Strength history in Iceland with Jon Valgeir Williams History of Strength Sports Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
Jon Valgeir Williams is a 2 x World strongest man competitor with standout performances in the tyre flip event. He trained in Iceland at Jon Pall Sigmarsson's Gym 80 and Magnus Ver Magnusson's Jakabol. Jon was Magnus Ver's longest standing training partner and he now works as a personal trainer, sharing the Icelandic spirit of strength with clients.
In this episode we dive into the rich strength history of this small island and reveal why Iceland has and continues to produce some of the finest strength athletes ever. Jon recalls stories of his training there and we discuss the historic lifting stones that have gained notoriety worldwide. Jon also reveals his former sponsorship with a cupcake company and how 'improvement muffins' were the envy of his fellow strongman competitors.
Jon also runs 'Strength Trips' a unique travel company where he takes strength enthusiasts to lift the famous historic stones and train at the most well known gyms in Iceland. You can find more information about Jon and his incredible travel company @jonvwilliams, valgeirs_strengthtrips and at https://valgeirstrengthtrips.com/
As usual follow @historyofstrengthsports and check out the new look historyofstrengthsports.com for more great strength history!
Jon Valgeir Williams is a 2 x World strongest man competitor with standout performances in the tyre flip event. He trained in Iceland at Jon Pall Sigmarsson's Gym 80 and Magnus Ver Magnusson's Jakabol. Jon was Magnus Ver's longest standing training partner and he now works as a personal trainer, sharing the Icelandic spirit of strength with clients.
In this episode we dive into the rich strength history of this small island and reveal why Iceland has and continues to produce some of the finest strength athletes ever. Jon recalls stories of his training there and we discuss the historic lifting stones that have gained notoriety worldwide. Jon also reveals his former sponsorship with a cupcake company and how 'improvement muffins' were the envy of his fellow strongman competitors.
Jon also runs 'Strength Trips' a unique travel company where he takes strength enthusiasts to lift the famous historic stones and train at the most well known gyms in Iceland. You can find more information about Jon and his incredible travel company @jonvwilliams, valgeirs_strengthtrips and at https://valgeirstrengthtrips.com/
As usual follow @historyofstrengthsports and check out the new look historyofstrengthsports.com for more great strength history!
1 hr 2 min