Weightlifting is one of the best exercise regimes if you want to hone your physical appearance. But weightlifting also has a lot of myths and ‘broscience’ that surrounds it that can and has caused a lot of strange beliefs and approaches to weightlifting.
Ideally, if you’re an adult you can start weightlifting whenever you have the motivation and the desire. As with any new hobby or exercise regime, you should check with your doctor that you are safe and healthy enough to partake in the particular activity, but this is a standard step for any sport to prevent exacerbating an underlying issue.
In terms of weightlifting, it’s one of the most rewarding, efficient, and healthy activities you can do and is often pursued by many as an amazing stress release and workout.
The development of our dietary and biological understanding has only improved the benefits of weightlifting and also mitigated some of the risks associated with the sport, meaning you’ll be able to gain results faster than ever before.
However, this isn’t the case for everyone.