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Is weightlifting healthy?
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Usually: Weight lifting can be healthy. It is important that your doctor clears you to ensure that you have the health to lift weights. It is good to start out with a trainer to ensure that you are using proper technique, pacing yourself correctly and insure that you have a spotter when safety dictates it.
Answered 2/28/2013
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Weightlifting.: Weightlifting is healthy. Helps build lean muscle, which is metabolically active and helps keep your weight in check. Keep weights moderate and form strict and controlled to avoid injury.
Answered 6/3/2018
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