{"id":18045,"date":"2026-04-12T05:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18045"},"modified":"2026-04-12T05:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:27:00","slug":"new-albany-mom-and-coach-team-up-for-weightlifting-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18045","title":{"rendered":"New Albany mom and coach team up for weightlifting journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Albany%2C+IN&amp;city=New+Albany&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=New+Albany+mom+and+coach+team+up+for+weightlifting+journey&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Fnew-albany%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fnew-albany-mom-and-coach-team-up-for-weightlifting-journey%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got story updates?<\/span> Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"news-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/not-wordpress\/2026\/04\/69daebd10b0b3.jpg\" alt=\"A highly stylized, abstract illustration featuring a weightlifting barbell repeated in a grid pattern, rendered in a bold, neon color palette and high-contrast silkscreen technique to capture the energy and empowerment of the story.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/><span class=\"news-image-caption\">A community-driven powerlifting journey inspires personal growth and a renewed sense of purpose.<\/span><span class=\"news-image-attribution\"><b>New Albany<\/b> Today<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Chelsea Milligan, a mother of four from New Albany, Indiana, took a break from her job as a registered nurse. When she tried to reenter the workforce, she found it difficult. That&#8217;s when she discovered powerlifting and teamed up with local coach Dave Belli to pursue the sport together.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Milligan&#8217;s story highlights how powerlifting can provide a transformative outlet for people looking to make a positive change in their lives, especially during challenging transitions. Her partnership with Belli also demonstrates the power of community and mentorship in helping individuals achieve their fitness goals.<\/p>\n<h2>The details<\/h2>\n<p>After taking a break from nursing, Milligan struggled to reenter the job market. She then discovered powerlifting and connected with local coach Dave Belli, who has been training her. Together, they have been on a weightlifting journey, with Milligan making impressive gains in her strength and confidence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milligan took a break from her nursing job last year.<\/li>\n<li>She discovered powerlifting and connected with coach Dave Belli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"news-callout-box\">\n<h2>The players<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Chelsea Milligan<\/h3>\n<p>A mother of four from New Albany, Indiana who took a break from her job as a registered nurse and discovered a passion for powerlifting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-callout-item\">\n<h3>Dave Belli<\/h3>\n<p>A local coach in New Albany who has been training Milligan in powerlifting and helping her on her fitness journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Albany%2C+IN&amp;city=New+Albany&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=New+Albany+mom+and+coach+team+up+for+weightlifting+journey&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Fnew-albany%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fnew-albany-mom-and-coach-team-up-for-weightlifting-journey%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span>Got photos?<\/span> Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/span><\/a>        <\/div>\n<h2>What they\u2019re saying<\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-quotes\">\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cI never heard back, and I never heard back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Chelsea Milligan, Registered Nurse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news-quote\">\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cSeeing the progress Chelsea has made in the gym has been incredibly rewarding. She&#8217;s become so strong and confident.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Dave Belli, Powerlifting Coach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n<p>Milligan plans to compete in her first powerlifting competition later this year with the support of her coach, Dave Belli.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-highlight-box\">\n<h2>The takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>Milligan&#8217;s journey shows how powerlifting can provide a transformative outlet for people facing life transitions, and how community-based mentorship can be instrumental in helping individuals achieve their fitness goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n      window.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n        FB.init({\n          appId: '179692745920433',\n          cookie: true,\n          xfbml: true,\n          version: 'v17.0'\n        });\n        FB.AppEvents.logPageView();\n      };\n      (function(d, s, id){\n        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n        if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n        js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n        js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n      }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n    <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/us\/in\/new-albany\/news\/2026\/04\/12\/new-albany-mom-and-coach-team-up-for-weightlifting-journey\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got story updates? 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