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Resistance Training for Women

Meaning

Resistance training for women refers to a structured exercise modality involving the use of external resistance, such as weights, resistance bands, or body weight, to induce muscular contraction and promote strength, hypertrophy, and power. This form of exercise is clinically paramount for women’s health, offering specific benefits for preserving lean muscle mass, enhancing metabolic rate, and critically, improving bone mineral density. It is a non-negotiable intervention for mitigating age-related sarcopenia and preventing osteoporosis. This training protocol must be appropriately dosed and progressively overloaded to maximize physiological adaptation.