Olympic weightlifter Maddy Connolly joins former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton for an episode of Open Gym at SW7 Academy.

While training together, Maddy and Sam explore the strength, technique and mindset behind Olympic weightlifting. Maddy shares an honest insight into the demands of the sport, the discipline required to keep progressing and what it takes to perform when months of preparation come down to just a few lifts on the competition platform.

The conversation goes beyond physical strength to examine the reality of high-performance training: managing pressure, overcoming setbacks, building confidence and continuing to show up when progress does not happen overnight. Maddy and Sam also compare their experiences of elite training and discuss the lessons that carry beyond sport.

Expect real training, an honest conversation and a fascinating look inside the world of Olympic weightlifting with Maddy Connolly and Sam Warburton.

Open Gym brings together real people and honest conversations about life in and out of high performance. Subscribe to SW7 Academy for more episodes.

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