With 34 years of professional weightlifting experience, Khodor is considered one of the few people to know about the history of weightlifting in Lebanon.
From competing at the age of 15 during the Lebanese civil war to international masters competitions today, he shares with us the main stops of his career.

مع 34 عاما من الخبرة المهنية في رفع الأثقال، يعتبر خضر واحدا منالأشخاص القلائل الذين يعرفون تاريخ رفع الأثقال في لبنان.
من المنافسة في سن ال 15 خلال الحرب الأهلية اللبنانية إلى مسابقات الماستر الدولية اليوم، يشاركنا المحطات الرئيسية في مسيرته.



Highlights
0:00 Who is Khodor Alaywan
2:12 Famous Lebanese weightlifters 
4:00 Weightlifting in the 70s 
5:48 Physical conditions 
6:58 A champion with a desk job
7:30 The Lebanese Olympic Weightlifting Federation support
8:00 Missed opportunities: France
9:27 Noujoum El Riyadah Magazine
10:45 The nest generation of Alaywans 
11:40 Khodor's main achievement 
14:33 Missed opportunities: Sydney 
15:58 Masters achievements
19:27 The importance of sponsorships and federations 
21:34 Championships and qualifications
23:50 Next stop: M50
24:30 Evolution of Weightlifting 
25:30 Did Crossfit promote Weightlifting 
28:00 Is Powerlifting a stupid sport? 
29:43 Ministry of Sports: A failed attempt 
32:00 Dallas: Prove them wrong 
32:50 Injuries and recoveries 
34:09 Training conditions in Lebanon 
36:45 Sports during the Lebanese Civil War 
39:20 Khodor's competition prep
43:40 Lebanese women in Weightlifting
44:30 Powerlifting: As old as Weightlifting
46:48 Training bars 
48:40 What's next? 
50:00 Lebanon vs USA : An unknown rivalry 

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Why did Crossfit become a meme?
With more than 10 years of Crossfit experience, Hassane takes us through the ups and downs of the crossfit community in Lebanon.
Also who would have thought that kipping pull ups was discovered during a competition!

لماذا أصبح كرسفيت نكتة؟
بعد أكثر من 10 سنوات من الخبرة في لعبة Crossfit، يشرح حسان صعود وهبوط اللعبة في لبنان.

Highlights
0:00 From fashion to Crossfit 
4:00 What makes crossfit different then other sports? 
6:00 Beginning of Crossfit in Lebanon
9:06 How to become a Crossfit affiliate 
15:40 Crossfit community in Lebanon
16:04 Is Crossfit profitable? 
18:14 The Fran
22:43 Crossfit Levels 
30:32 The Crossfit Open
35:11 Top Arab countries in Crossfit
38:07 Why did Crossfit become a meme ? 
44:04 Everyday gym goer vs Crossfit athlete
45:43 Is crossfit an individual sport? 
50:00 The evolution of Crossfit 
52:40 Steroids and Crossfit 
58:38 Crossfit during the Lebanese financial crisis 
1:00:49 Did Powerlifting take over Crossfit ? 
1:05:49 Best Crossfit boxes in Lebanon 
1:07:50 Future of Crossfit in Lebanon 

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An episode for those who are still afraid to ask about steroids!
Yorgui Najem combines his knowledge, researches and personal experience to answer many questions you might have asked yourself too before or after using steroids.
Also who would have thought that some women run Beirut Marathon on steroids!

حلقة لأولئك الذين لا يزالون خائفين من السؤال عن الستيرويدات!
يجمع يوركي نجم بين معارفه وأبحاثه وخبرته الشخصية للإجابة علىالعديد من الأسئلة التي ربما طرحتها على نفسك قبل أو بعد إستخدامالمنشطات.
ومن كان يظن أن بعض النساء يجرين ماراثون بيروت على المنشطات!

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Zeinab , founder of Elphit, gives us a behind the scenes look at the world of fitness apparel in Lebanon. From production to shipping, get to know more about the steps to build your fitness apparel brand in Lebanon.
Also who would have thought that one of the best/affordable workout leggings are not made by the major players in the sports industry.

زينب، مؤسسة شركة  Elphit، تعطينا صورة من وراء الكواليس عن ملابس التدريب في لبنان. من الإنتاج إلى الشحن، تعرف عن الخطوات لبناء العلامة التجارية للياقة البدنية في لبنان.
أيضا من كان يعتقد أن واحدة من أفضل/أسعار التمرينات الرياضية لاتصنع من قبل اللاعبين الرئيسيين في صناعة الرياضة.

Highlights
00:00 What is Elphit? 
7:07 How do fitness brands think ? 
9:31 A work in progress 
10:30 What makes a good legging ?
12:38 Best workout legging 
14:53 Legging prices and durability 
15:48 Production phases 
19:51 Outreach programs 
26:30 A side hustle 
29:19 Is e commerce the solution ? 
31:30 Social media : Do not be you 
35:47 Importance of inclusive brands 
41:52 Men leggings 
43:36 Where can I buy Elphit products? 
44:13 How to get started 

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