Why women should be encouraged to lift weights

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Why women should be encouraged to lift weights

Nadine Abdalla/ Fourth Estate Health advocate Nadine Abdalla shares why weightlifting is essential for women’s health and empowerment BY NADINE ABDALLA, STAFF WRITER Despite societal advances in body image,women still face societal constraints that label weightlifting as a “male” activity. This belief is not only outdated but also detrimental to a woman’s well-being. Women should be encouraged to lift weights because it promotes physical health,…