Strength training has massive benefits as you age, particularly for women. But is there an age at which you should stop adding weight?

Weightlifting can be a great addition to your exercise regime. Photo: Getty
The fitness industry has come a long way since the idea that women who lift weights will inevitably develop a ‘manly’ physique was a widely held and accepted opinion.
In today’s world, where an abundance of information can be found at the touch of a finger, and working with a personal trainer is no longer a luxury confined to the rich and famous, weightlifting has become a practice increasingly used by both men and women.