Weightlifting and Women’s Health
I came across a post by NPR earlier today that hit close to home on several levels. The blurb accompanying it mentioned that, while women on average live longer than men, they are more likely to finish their lives in assisted living facilities because they cannot lift things by themselves anymore– so it’s more difficult for them to do basic housework, for example. I pride myself on being stronger (or, at least as strong as) my husband, as proven by my…