“Strength Doesn’t Just Mean Masculine”: 25x World Record Powerlifter Shares a Positive Message for People Struggling With Gender Stereotypes

Women are excelling in every sport, including bodybuilding, powerlifting, and even as fitness influencers. However, recently online fitness trainer Kirra O’Brien shared a fan’s question regarding feminity and strength, which many female athletes in physique sports would relate to.

While O’Brien had a beautiful answer to the ‘ask’, she also credited internet-famous athlete Dr. Stefi Cohen for wording her thoughts on the same. Later, Dr. Cohen also reshared Obrien’s message, hoping to reach a wider audience. Here is what the two female fitness enthusiasts’ story was all about.

Strength has no gender

Kirra O’Brien, well-known for her beginner-friendly strength workouts, recently asked her fans to send her questions regarding fitness or health, via her Instagram stories. One anonymous fan asked Obrien to advise her on “feeling more feminine”, as she was a powerlifter, which is said to be a male-dominated sport.

While writing on the topic, Obrien also mentioned Dr. Stefi Cohen, a pro boxer and 25x World Record Powerlifter. Cohen is also known for her encouraging words and is an inspiration to several women in a similar field. Hence, Obrien concluded, “I love everything @steficohen shares on this topic🫶🏽”

Further, the social media influencer wisely replied, “I love this question and I dont think I have all the answers but what I remind myself is strength is beautiful. Femininity and physical/mental strength can co-exist.”

According to her, stronger people are feared by all, and strength knows no gender. “Physical and mental strength doesn’t just mean masculine. Both men and women go through insane challenges and battles in life. Strength doesn’t choose a side in my opinion,” she stated.

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Dr. Cohen is not just an athlete but has influenced many through her fitness journey, especially women. The famous influencer and athlete once also shared her own story while teaching her followers some key points.

Essential fitness, and bodybuilding tips from Dr. Cohen

Via the help of social media, Dr. Stefi Cohen is trying to make fitness easy and accessible for all. While focusing on her boxing career, the fitness star ensures to help others out as well. But when Dr. Cohen started her fitness journey, she was clueless and had no one to guide her.

Once in her Instagram post, the former powerlifter shared three essential tips for gym beginners. These tips basically included keeping things simpler, the importance of a routine, proper rest, and enjoying one’s fitness journey rather than focusing on the gains. The Ph.D. holder hoped her advice would help the rookies and those who want to start living a healthy lifestyle.

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While social media influencers and fitness gurus often get called out for spreading false hopes and unrealistic training standards, people like Dr. Cohen are an exception. Due to online personalities like Dr. Stefi Cohen and Kirra O’Brien, people, especially women, feel inspired to take up sports like bodybuilding and others.