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Originally Posted by rixatrix
But I realize the message may have been different for a lot of women growing up.
So I'm wondering - How did all of you get into strength training? Does it go against what you were taught when you were younger, or were you always athletic and strong? Why do you think some women still feel like it's not their place to be strong?
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I was never athletic, although I've always been stronger than most of the women I know. My last job was in an automotive manufacturer of driveshafts for pick-ups and heavy duty trucks. Although my general fitness level wasn't as good as it is right now, there were days I picked up and moved quite heavy components. After I'm done with my (upcoming) education I plan to go back to the manufacturing sector. I do plan to be stronger (even though I may not need to be).
I was a child in the 70s, growing up with messages about what little girls should do. It's a good thing that my parents didn't buy into that, and specifically made sure I understood that I could do anything I chose to do. Of course, it's kind of sad that my father didn't live long enough to see me heading back to school (with an eventual track that will make me the Engineer he always wanted me to be).