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

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.

It’s a lot more dangerous to be sedentary than it is to go to the gym. And remember: nobody is looking at you.

Trying to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb, especially when progress slows despite all the cardio and clean eating.

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.

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But keep your mind open about trying the free weights section (where the dumbbells, barbells and mirrors are). Benefits from this type of training may vary from what you get via machines.

Both cardio and weight lifting are healthy forms of exercise, and ideally, they should be combined for a balanced fitness routine. Cardio like walking, cycling, or swimming, strengthens the heart ...

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