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. When there is a study that shows that one woman in five trains twice a week, what better evidence can we ask for? 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, 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. The conditions are a bit different for Olympic training, and the athletes follow other rules. Nevertheless, the workout basics remain set for all weightlifters, and the safety rules and the needs for good food, rest and hydration work the same way. Both male and female 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. 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 weightlifters training side by side and sharing experience.