Do Women Need Weight Training in Order to Maintain a Healthy and Fit Body?

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Over the last decade, researchers have made extremely compelling arguments for the benefits of weight training for women, especially those over the age of 50. Still, the number of women who take this recommendation to heart is quite low. Most women who exercise are spending most of their gym time on cardiovascular equipment, such as bike, treadmill, etc, and the most common physical activity is walking.