My issue with lifting weights is the possibility of injury, I've already injured myself a few times even with trainer supervision. However, they're the best way to ensure you're active as you age, so I do them carefully.
Because women were not allowed to race longer than 800m (eventually 1500m in 1972) they developed extreme fitness at those shorter distances.
If you look at old photos they were very muscular despite not having modern fitness equipment or doping drugs.
If you look at modern 100m-800m elite women, some are even more muscular than bodybuilders.
Can you give an example? Julien Alfred looks like someone you could see any given day at the grocery store. I think I've seen women more muscular than Prudence Sekgodiso at yoga classes I've attended in the past.
https://lsusports.net/imgproxy/ODHxe4usjQ5c6Fwojf5qcwodl0mMa...
I suppose I mean distances under 400m, pure sprinting.
800m+ tends to be less muscular, at least not visibly when not racing at 100% effort
I’d recommend it to anyone.
WorkerBee28474•9mo ago