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Breaking Barriers: Why Women Aren't Strength Training and How to Change That

If women only see ‘strong’ bodies lifting weights, how can they imagine their own strength taking shape - are we missing the mark? Despite strong evidence highlighting the health and performance benefits of resistance training, participation rates among women remain low. This session explores…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Describe how social representation, identity fit, and self-efficacy influence women’s engagement in resistance training
  • Identify actionable strategies to create inclusive, empowering messages and exercise programs that encourage women to participate in strength-based movement
  • Apply evidence-informed approaches to increase accessibility, engagement, and adherence for women across diverse backgrounds, while recognizing professional and business opportunities

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