Weight Training Benefits for Women
Women who lift weights as part of their fitness of sports program know that weight training benefits them in countless ways.
Many of us recall that women lifting weights was not so socially accepted in the past. Now we seldom hear, I guess you'll
just never be cute doing that, or Can you do that and still bear children?
Fortunately, the myths about women's weight lifting have widely been dispelled. Training with
weights is now recommended for health, fitness, work, and sport.
The benefits to exercise for women are endless. An effective workout regimen not only strengthens your body, it also offers psychological benefits.
Because metabolism increases with
strength
training, the body burns more calories and you lose fat more quickly. When you lose fat weight and increase muscle tone, you become more shapely.
Training with weights enhances
your level of fitness, which boosts self confidence because you know that your accomplishments are yours alone.
With improved fitness you will find that it takes less effort to complete everyday tasks. You will have more energy during the day and sleep more restfully at night.
Masters Indoor National Track and Field Championship participants in Baton Rouge, LA in 1988
Regular strength exercise may also reduce your risk of certain diseases. Effective resistance programs can even reverse the aging process in more mature women. See
Senior Physical Fitness
Weight training benefits female athletes by developing the necessary
components of fitness
for a winning edge in sports competition.
Of course, the techniques described on this site apply to men, too. But the best workout programs for women are those
that consider our unique characteristics and needs.
For differences to consider when designing programs for women vs. men, see
Gender Differences
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