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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Ten Reasons Women Should Lift Weights

Tuesday August 10, 2004
There are extremely compelling arguments for the benefits of weight training for women as well as those over the age of fifty. Still, the number of women who do consistent strength training is quite low. Here are ten reasons why you should start now.

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