Weightlifters
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. When there is a study that shows that one woman in five trains twice a week, what better evidence can we ask for? The great consequences of such sports practice are the improved health, the better body shape and the overall fitness.
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. Even senior adults practice this kind of training and although the figures are lower, 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, in 2004, there were 14% of male senior adults and 11% of female seniors.
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. 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 remain set for all weightlifters, and the safety rules and the needs for good food, rest and hydration work the same way. Both men and women weightlifters should adapt the workout training to the specificity of their bodies.
In fact, home training will never be a match for 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. Men and women have learned to share their experience as weightlifters and now train side by side.