Strength training for health: how weightlifting can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity in women.

Strength training: Long-term health benefits of lifting weights

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Strength training can reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes 

It also reduces your chances of heart disease 

Weightlifting can be used to manage arthritic pain 

It also reduces the risk of osteoporosis as we age 

Strength training can make symptoms of depression more manageable 

Lifting heavy weights may rebalance hormonal issues 

Strength training helps to protect against obesity 

Lifting weights not only makes us feel good in the here and now, but sets us up for good health for years to come.