Weightlifters
There are more men than women weightlifters, and people tend to be prejudiced against female sports categories for weightlifting. 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. The great consequences of such sports practice are the improved health, the better body shape and the overall fitness.
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 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, 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.
There is no gym without weightlifters; young and old, men and women they all want to look their best, lose weight and improve health. 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 the safety rules and the needs for good food, rest and hydration work the same way. 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. Men and women have learned to share their experience as weightlifters and now train side by side.
