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There are more men than women weightlifters, and people tend to be prejudiced against female sports categories for weightlifting. 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.

Furthermore, women weightlifters are less exposed to osteoporosis, a bone disease that affects women over 40. In fact you can stay healthier and younger while also preventing the loss of bone mass. Although statistical reports don’t show great numbers, senior adults are sometimes encountered in gyms as well and, popularity is on the rise. While in the late 90s, the statistical reports for weightlifters over 65 showed 11% for men and 7% for women, but, the numbers have increased to 14% for men and 11% for women in 2004.

Weightlifters prefer gyms over home training; old and young, men and women try to build their bodies in beautiful shapes, lose weight eventually and enjoy a better look. The highest numbers of weightlifters are amateurs, and there are very few professionals training in regular neighborhood gyms. Normally the same training rules are followed, with the exception of Olympic training that requires some special elements. Nevertheless, the workout basics remain set for all weightlifters, and so are the nutrition, hydration and safety rules. Both men and women weightlifters have to choose their weights carefully, they have to support their body effort with a proper diet and try to avoid weightlifting plateaus.

Although working at home is also possible, nothing compares to gym training. There are all the equipment items necessary for weightlifters to perform exercises, and a safer environment for all the techniques. 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. Men and women have learned to share their experience as weightlifter picture and now train side by side.

Filed under: Recreation and Sports on November 9th, 2009