India, Feb. 25 -- There's a misconception that lifting weights is associated with men, that it is hardcore and macho, while women's workouts are generally limited to 'lighter' exercises like yoga or Pilates, or focused on burning fat and doing cardio. While there is nothing wrong with these, the ideas that strength training is exclusively for men and that it is only for growing muscles are wrong.

Time and again, experts have emphasised the importance of strength training for women. It is not just about looking buff; strength training supports many vital bodily functions and helps counter various lifestyle diseases, too.

HT Lifestyle connected with Kushal Pal Singh, fitness and performance expert at Anytime Fitness India, who asserted th...