[quote=EconProf]This is a one-sided discussion in that it is ignoring the benefits of weight training for females. Women make up the majority of the attendees at the LA Fitness I go to, and an increasing share of the free weights users–perhaps 25%. And frankly, with toned arms, hard abs, and strong legs, they look great. Posture is greatly enhanced by the right kind of weight training, another advantage to both men and women.
Surely some female Piggs can weigh in here. Weight training, even if only using light weights and many repetitions, should continue into old age for both men and women.[/quote]
Completely agree, Econprof. Where I work out, there are many females over the age of 65 doing various forms of circuit and lightweight training a few times per wk. Several look like a better version of their 45 yo selves :=]
I also take classes there with several female students 70-75 years old who have years of being a “gym rat” behind them – and it shows!
