Once seen as the domain of muscle-obsessed jocks, weight training is increasingly becoming a part of everyone’s routine. And that is excellent news—both the CDC in the US and the NHS in the UK recommend doing strength training at least twice a week.
Women in particular can benefit hugely from including strength work in their exercise programme. It’s well documented that because of hormonal changes during menopause, women lose muscle mass and bone density, putting them at risk of osteoporosis and other conditions.
