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Women weightlifters may seem like a rarity, but it is definitely a false idea and a prejudice to assume that force training is just for men. Well, this opinion may be shattered pretty soon if the number of female weightlifters increases; in fact, according to statistics women are more committed weightlifters than men. A study has even revealed that one woman in five trains twice per week, which proves a lot. Improved health condition, fitness and beautiful body shape are the direct results of weightlifting workout.
Osteoporosis is a bone problem that affects women with preponderance after 40 years of age. It seems however that the percentage of the osteoporosis cases among weightlifters is very small. In fact weight lifting prevents the loss of bone mass helping people stay healthier and younger. Although statistical reports don’t show great numbers, senior adults are sometimes encountered in gyms as well and, there is an increase in popularity here too. While at the end of the 90s, there were 11% of male weightlifters and 7% of female weightlifters over 65, in 2004, there were 14% of male senior adults and 11% of female seniors.
There is no gym without weightlifters; old and young, men and women try to build their bodies in beautiful shapes, lose weight eventually and enjoy a better look. In fact the number of amateur weightlifters is a lot higher than that of professional weightlifters. The conditions are a bit different for Olympic training, and the athletes follow other rules. Nevertheless, the workout basics are the same for all weightlifters, and so are the nutrition, hydration and safety rules. Both male and female weightlifters have to choose their weights carefully, they have to support their body effort with a proper diet and try to avoid weightlifting plateaus.
In fact, home training will never be a match for gym training. The environment is a lot safer and the equipment available matches all the training needs. Even the assistance of a coach or supervisor can be essential for amateur weightlifters. Emulation will also bring better results, and none of these are available at home. Moreover, it is a common image by now to see men and women female weightlifters training side by side and sharing experience.
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