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5 Essential Tips for Women Who Lift: Mastering Weight Training for Women

March 28, 2024 by Nicole Laird

Weight training for women has surged in popularity, celebrating the power, and resilience, of the female form in motion. Yet, a silent fear lurks in the shadows for many – the concern about pelvic floor health and the dread of leaking during an intense lift. This worry can be paralyzing, making you second-guess your strength … Read more

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