Female Weightlifters

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, statistics indicate that women are more involved in their training and that the number of female weightlifters has increased over the last five years, as compared to that of male weightlifters that seems to remain constant. 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 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, popularity is on the rise. While at the end of the 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.

There is no gym without weightlifters; young and old, 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 should adapt the workout training to the specificity of their bodies.

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. There is professional technical assistance, and one has the constant opportunity of being able to learn from peers. Lots of progress is made because of emulation, when people are stimulated by the better shape and performance of other amateur athletes. Moreover, it is a common image by now to see men and women female weightlifters training side by side and sharing experience.