WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1998: Re: women and weights

Re: women and weights

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:49:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 27 Jul 1998, Karyn wrote: >
>Dear Dr's, Can you answer a question for me about weights?
>Mom and I are having a disagreement. I do strength training with
>weights. The weights are a bit heavier than if I were
>doing endurance training.I don't body build, take steroids,
>or power lift. I love it. Even aerobics dosen't make me feel as good.
>Mom however, is alarmed at this and says women were not made to lift
>heavy things or lug things about, and if I do this my bladder will fall
>(!?). I will become incontinent when I get older. Is there some truth
>in what she says?
>
>Thank you!
>Hilly

You can and should use weight training as part of your overall fitness program. A recent study on Olympic class female athletes did not support the contention that the repeat Valsalva (bearing down)of athletics resulted in increased incontinence. Weight training is only part of an overall program however, and is not a substitute for aerobic exercise, but rather a compliment to it. Our foremothers would howl with laughter at the thought that they were not made to lift heavy things. Well, maybe they wouldn't laugh all that much after all.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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