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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Stumm

Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

Be Well Women Weight Rooms - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time.

Then, Bradley found herself to be the only woman in the weight room at San Diego State University.

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