I like to lift weights in my spare time. I do it for the ladies.
Strength training really benefits overall health, increasing the strength of your entire body, improving heart function, metabolic rate, etc.  It also reduces injuries.
What are some sports that require strength training?
I would imagine any sport would benefit from strength training, as it improves toughness and coordination.
I've been looking to get into bodybuilding, but I don't know what equipment I need.
You could always check out bodybuilding.com, they have training plans and regimen s.
Thanks, I will definitely check it out. Do you know when people first started to lift weights?
History of female professional bodybuilding
The history of female professional bodybuilding dates back to August 18, 1978, when promoter George Snyder organized the IFBB Best in the World competition, which was the first IFBB sanctioned event for female bodybuilding.
Lenda Murray's reign (2002–2003).
Lenda Murray's reign (2002–2003) 2003.
On February 28, 2003, the 17th IFBB Ms. International competition was held as part of the Arnold Sports Festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Franklin County Veterans Memorial in Columbus, Ohio.
training during this time to keep in shape and help reduces my recovery time. At the time I had zero interest in lifting weights or making a daily trip to the gym. It didn’t take long, however, until I found that I loved what resistance training can do to your body. After only a few short weeks I was hooked and started to learn everything I could about sculpting and building my physique….and although a few years have passed since then I am just as excited learning about everything health and fitness