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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

The surprise benefits of lifting weights beyond bigger muscles

A woman in her 50’s prepares to do an . snatch and clean in a cross training setting - (Getty Images)

When someone mentions weight training, pictures of bulging muscles and chiseled physiques may spring to mind.

However, the advantages of lifting weights extends far beyond aesthetic improvements – they can greatly enhance both our physical health and mental wellbeing.

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