Protected: Strong Women: Benefits of Strength Training

You may know exercise is good for you, but do you know how strength training can benefit you specifically as a woman? It’s recommended to strength train at least two days per week. Additionally, Warfighters are at higher risk for musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) and chronic pain. Your risk also increases as you progress through life, especially since women are more prone to bone conditions, such as osteoporosis, than men. Staying physically fit during service and beyond can help reduce your risk for injury and chronic illness. Maintaining physical fitness keeps you healthier longer so you can remain operationally fit.