When the evidence about weight-lifting is clear, compelling and standing right in front of you...

At an event in New York City in April of 2013, I was approached by a female musician asking if I were a professional dancer as she admired my physique. I smiled at her and watched her jaw literally drop as I informed her that I was a weight-lifter, a stair climber, a fitness boxer and would be turning 52 later that year. Ladies, PLEASE keep in mind the FACTS, NOT THE FICTION, behind women who engage in proper and consistent weight-lifting as you read the following:

You will NOT, as a beginner, start your anaerobic exercise routine with heavily weighted Olympic bars, curl bars or dumbbells. But rather, you will first master proper form and technique using very little or no weights and then proceed to turn your workout into the weight-resistant (when lifting) and weight-bearing (when standing) experience necessary in order to increase lean muscle tissue (which helps burn fat), develop greater bone density, and achieve full-body anaerobic conditioning. When you have mastered proper technique with free weights you will then be in a position of strength and security so you can safely incorporate these moves into a high intensity interval circuit training regimen in order to achieve cardiovascular benefit in conjunction with maximum strength and power.

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