Who does engage in weightlifting? Why weightlifting and weightlifting kind of exercises are greatly searched for and popular? Men and women?
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.
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, there is an increase in popularity here too. 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. In fact the number of amateur weightlifters is a lot higher than that of professional weightlifters. Normally the same training rules are followed, with the exception of Olympic training that requires some special elements. Nevertheless, the workout basics are the same 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. 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 weightlifters training side by side and sharing experience.