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9 09, 2026

Female Athletes: 3 Weight Lifting Myths

2026-09-11T12:46:14-07:00

By: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS

Should female athletes lift weights? For most athletes, resistance training can be an important part of developing strength, improving athletic performance, and preparing the body for the demands of sport. Yet myths about weightlifting still cause some female athletes—particularly middle school and high school athletes—to avoid strength training or approach it […]

Female Athletes: 3 Weight Lifting Myths2026-09-11T12:46:14-07:00
4 01, 2024

How to Start Weightlifting

2024-12-09T17:25:24-07:00

By: Landon Davis, CSCS, FRCms

Anyone can weightlift. But where do you start? And why would you? Weightlifting has a multitude of benefits, ranging from:

  • Improves overall health- including heart, cardiovascular, muscle, and bone
  • Builds muscular strength
  • Improves bone density (Before age 25)
  • Maintains bone density (After age 25)
  • Decreases risk of falls as you age
  • […]

How to Start Weightlifting2024-12-09T17:25:24-07:00