The rise of female weightlifting and how it is changing lives
More women are reaping the benefits of weightlifting and say they feel empowered to step into the weights area in the gym.
Weight training has been proven to have a variety of benefits for women's health and new research shows it can help support women as they enter the menopause.
Academics have said a surge in fitness influencers across social media platforms has played a pivotal role in terms of encouraging women to engage in resistance training.
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