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Strength Training for Women
Lose Your Fear of Lifting
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Lift Your Ban on Dumbbells
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You'll Lose 40% More Fat
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Your Clothes Will Fit Better
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You'll Burn More Calories
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Your Diet Will Improve
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You'll Handle Stress Better
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You'll Be Happier
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You'll Build Stronger Bones
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You'll Get into Shape Faster
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Your Heart Will Be Healthier
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You'll Be More Productive
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You'll Live Longer
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You'll Be Even Smarter
You'll Build Stronger Bones
You'll build stronger bones. As you age, bone mass goes to pot, which increases your likelihood of one day suffering a debilitating fracture. The good news: A study found that 16 weeks of resistance training increased hip bone density and elevated blood levels of osteocalcin—a marker of bone growth—by 19 percent.

























