For so many women today, weightlifting isn't just a form of exercise — it's a means of resistance. We asked them why.

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This woman was lifting heavy weights at the gym. As she placed the barbell near her neck, she lost her balance, causing her to fall backward, hitting the floor hard.

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Jan Todd May Be the Reason You’re Lifting Weights Once known as “the world’s strongest woman,” Dr. Todd spent 50 years breaking records — and turning strength into a field of study.

A version of this article appears in print on June 29, 2025, Section A, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Here to Help; More Women Are Lifting Weights. These Books Can Help You Start.

And even if you've never lifted a weight before, it's never too late to start. “Weight training is the fountain of youth,” says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy.