What do you think about starting a strength line after the summer?

I am incredibly excited to be a part of the development of the students who start the program. For me, this is not just about getting stronger or lifting more pounds. I hope to be able to contribute to the students becoming more confident in themselves, daring to stand firm in their own development and learning to make active choices related to their own training and health.

"One of the things I'm most looking forward to is helping students understand why they train the way they do, so they don't just blindly follow a program or a trainer!"

They will learn to reflect and take part in their own development. I also believe there is a lot of value in the fact that we will be a group with different experiences, goals and perspectives, and I hope we can learn at least as much from each other as from the training itself.

For me, this is actually a little dream come true. When I finished high school, I missed a line that combined training, knowledge and personal development in this way. As a young athlete, I also missed being able to take more part in my own training, and therefore it means a lot to me to be able to guide others to become independent and reflective athletes.

What makes strength training a perfect community college course?

I think strength training is a perfect folk high school course because it is something that everyone can participate in, regardless of experience and level. Everyone can develop at their own pace, while still being able to train together and learn from each other.

On the course we will have students with different goals, experiences and interests, but we can still build a strong community around training and development.

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I also believe that strength training is a very good arena for mastery. You learn to work towards goals over time, handle challenges and experience the joy of seeing your own development. At the same time, you learn a lot about yourself through the process.

For me, strength training is about much more than getting physically stronger. It's also about building self-confidence, good habits, and the belief that you can develop through effort over time.

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What can those who are about to start on the line expect?

They can expect an active and educational year filled with training, challenges, experiences and community.

Throughout the year, we will explore strength training from several different perspectives. We will learn about training, nutrition, recovery, and health, while giving students the opportunity to develop based on their own goals and interests.

In addition, we are going on study trips with training stays in places like Spain and Austria, and I can't wait to test out Europe's coolest gym!

During the year, students will have the opportunity to become familiar with different areas of strength training, including powerlifting, weightlifting and Hyrox. Some may want to delve into one of these sports, while others want to explore several. The goal is to create a line where there is room for different interests, experiences and ambitions.

We also have an exciting collaboration with the University of Innlandet, which gives students the opportunity to participate in research and monitor their own development through, among other things, DXA scans, ultrasound measurements of muscles and various strength tests.

At the same time, I hope that the students experience some of what makes folk high schools so special: a good community, new experiences, challenges, and friendships that last long after the school year is over.

What have you spent the last half year on?

For the past six months, I have spent a lot of time on my master's degree in sports science at the University of Innlandet, while continuing my focus on powerlifting.

It has been an eventful year with both European Championship gold and World Championship gold in the open class, while I have been able to delve further into training, performance and health through my studies.

In addition to this, I have been involved in developing the strengths curriculum at Elverum Folk High School. It has been exciting to be involved in shaping the content of the curriculum and reflect on what we want the students to be able to do after a year with us.

What are your personal goals for the upcoming school year, as a teacher and as an athlete?

As a teacher, I hope that I see a group of students who have grown throughout the year. A group that is confident in themselves and in each other, who dare to challenge themselves and try things that may feel a little scary. I hope they experience that they have gained a community and a network that they can rely on, both throughout the year and in the time after.

I also hope that the students leave with a greater understanding of their own training and development. That they dare to ask questions, be curious and reflect on why they do what they do. For me, it is important that they do not just follow a plan, but that they learn to think for themselves and make active choices about their own training and health.

As an athlete, I hope first and foremost that I continue to enjoy competing and developing in powerlifting. I want to continue to compete at a high level, but also find a good balance between my efforts, my master's studies and my role as a teacher. I think it will be an exciting year with many new challenges, and I look forward to seeing how I can develop both as an athlete and a teacher.